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These caregivers work closely with Alzheimer's patients. 6 lessons they've learned about brain health, purpose and finding joy.

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Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease.

Caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s can be difficult, thankless work, with emotional and financial repercussions.

Don't give in to fear, experts say; strength is one way to face that fear.

Take care of yourself and plan for the future, experts tell Yahoo Life .

“The secret to life isn’t in what you achieve but in how you cherish what you have," says Sheri Easton-Garrett .

“Even as memories fade, the person is still there — deserving of love, patience and dignity,” says one caregiver.

Even after a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s, there is joy.