It is admirable you want to provide the best care for your parents.  Becoming educated on the proper management for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is important in order to provide the best quality of life.   It is imperative to be knowledgeable and prepared for what may come on a daily basis but also over the long term. 
 
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has several ways to educate and train on how to properly care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.  AFA’s “Your Time to Care” DVD series is designed to educate caregivers on caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias in the home setting. Using a step-by-step process, the DVD entitled "Your Time to Care" provides a thorough foundation and hands-on skills, including information about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, principles of personal care, behavioral management, and safe home care. “Your Time to Care” will not only help you gain a greater understanding of this illness, but will teach you to effectively and confidently manage it as well. Other titles in the series are "Preventing Wandering" and "Medication Management." These DVDs are available for purchase by contacting the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 866-232-8484 or online at AFA's estore--www.alzfdn.org.
 
There is an array of insightful books on the market that can help to guide families through these steps of preparation and learning.  In addition, AFA offers a free magazine for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.  The magazine articles cover dementia-specific issues and help inform caregivers in order to inspire them to offer the best in care.  Written in a reader-friendly style, it is uniquely designed to specifically provide a new vantage point to dementia caregivers. Each issue presents articles that offer valuable information and insight into a wide range of timely topics, from the medical and practical to the emotional and inspirational. Articles are written by top experts in their respective fields.  This magazine may help answer some critical questions you may have as a caregiver.  For more information you can visit www.afacareadvantage.org.