title: [Family dynamics in face of Alzheimer's in one of its member].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To understand the family dynamics when there is a member in the residence with Alzheimer's disease.
  
  
  METHODS
  A study of qualitative approach, using the creative sensitive method (CSM), and with participation of two families who had a member with Alzheimer's disease at home.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three categories emerged: Effects of Alzheimer's disease and the family dynamics; Development process of Alzheimer's disease and Coping strategies in face of the disease.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It was possible to know the manifestations and consequences of Alzheimer's disease in the family, such as mutual help, the mobilization of resources to activate memories of the past, spirituality and faith. There was also understanding of the structure of family dynamics.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Barbara Alana
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Vizzachi
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Celina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Daspett
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Maria Goreti da Silva
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Cruz
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana Lúcia de Moraes
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Horta
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D005195:Family Relations; D006801:Humans