Rust said that in followup interviews, caregivers noted that they placed importance on treating people with Alzheimer’s disease with respect and promoting their independence. Yet, she noted that the caregivers’ actions did not always follow these goals or desires. She recounted the story of a lady whose husband suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. The man attended a day program at a nursing home, where he would take on a number of tasks that his wife had assumed for him at home. Rust said the woman was surprised that he was still able to perform these tasks as he had not done them in months at home. It’s an example, she says, of gauging the person’s abilities rather than making an assumption about the person’s ability based on societal beliefs related to the disease.