[spa] Existe un envejecimiento de la población, y a mayor edad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Es una enfermedad progresiva y degenerativa, que acaba requiriendo cuidados. Estos lo proporcionan familiares, suelen ser mujeres. El rol de cuidador conlleva muchas demandas que pueden acabar desbordando al cuidador. El papel de la enfermera debe ir encaminado a apoyar y cuidar al paciente sin olvidarse del cuidador.
[eng] Actually, the age average of the population is increasing, this results in more older than young people, an older age increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. It is a progressive and degenerative disease, which ends up requiring care. Normally, these cares are provided by their families, usually by the female part of them. The caregiver role carries many demands that can end up overflowing the caregiver. The role of the nurse must be aimed at supporting and caring for the patient without forgetting the caregiver.