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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
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- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
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- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
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Does Estratest Therapy Increase Memory Loss?
Forgetfulness; Amnesia; Impaired memory; Loss of memory; Amnestic syndrome
Home Care
The family should provide support. Reality orientation is recommended -- supply familiar music, objects, or photos, to help the person stay oriented. Some people may need support to help them relearn.
Any medication schedules should be written down so the person does not have to rely on memory.
Extended care facilities, such as nursing homes, should be considered for people...
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