Alzheimer – the disease of loneliness?

In this paper, we present the results of a research study aimed at understanding the representation of Alzheimer's disease within the population. The questions we sought to answer include: What are the risks for people with Alzheimer's disease of dying without care and support—in solitude? How do the population and the state perceive the needs of this category of patients and their risk of dying without due concern? The research problem focuses on identifying the knowledge and attitudes of the population and specialists in the field about Alzheimer's Disease and the quality of support these patients need, and examining how current services can provide the necessary care. The experimental basis involved a large sample that included specialists in the field as well as a general population without special training, with the purpose of studying knowledge and attitudes about Alzheimer's Disease. The research methods employed were questionnaires, case studies, and document analysis.