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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Alzheimer's Care Guide

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease is a full-time job, and you'll need helpful tips and lots of support to give your loved one the best care and protect your own health at the same time. Here you'll find guides that'll make caring for your loved one a little easier, written by caregivers who have been where you are.

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  • Home Care
    Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a difficult task. Here are some tips that may help you cope.
  • Safety Issues
    Safety is an important issue in caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Actvities and Exercise
    Finding activities that the person with AD can do and is interested in can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions.
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  • Daily Routines
    Dressing, bathing, eating—basic activities of daily living—often become difficult to manage for both the person with AD and the caregiver.  Here are some suggestions to help you with these tasks
  • Behavorial Problems
    As the disease progresses, the job of a caregiver becomes even more difficult as your loved one begins to exhibit behavioral problems.
  • Incontinence
    As the disease progresses, many people with AD begin to experience incontinence.
  • Choosing a Nursing Home
    Choosing a residential care facility—a nursing home or an assisted living facility—is a big decision. Here are some suggestions to get your started.
  • Residential Care
    For many caregivers, the time will come when they are no longer able to take care of their loved one at home. Here are some tips types of facilties and how to make the transition easier.
  • Caregiver Support
    Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Get your questions answered about caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.
  • More Information
    Here is a list of organizations which offer information for caregivers about AD.
  • Alzheimer's on HealthCentral
    For more information about the disease and caregiving issues visit OurAlzheimer's.com.
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