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If you are still working when you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease,
you will need to make decisions about eventual changes in work life. The
following suggestions may help you make decisions and discuss options
with her employer.
Talk to your employer about your diagnosis. You may want to provide
educational materials and bring someone with you to help explain your
situation.
Discuss with your employer the possibility of switching to a position
that better matches your abilities and strengths or of reducing your
work hours.
Continue to work as long as you and your physician feel you are able.
Decide with your employer who else will need to know about your diagnosis,
such as co-workers and clients with whom you work.
Tell co-workers that you may become frustrated with yourself, or frustrating
to them, when you have trouble recalling information or finding the
right words.
Use reminders, memos, and a calendar to help you perform your job
effectively.
Research early-retirement options.
Educate yourself and family about employee benefits that may be available
to you. Find out how to make benefit claims.
When you stop working, find an activity to take the place of your
job. Consider volunteer work or a new hobby.
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