Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
The guide tells you how to:
? Understand how AD changes a person
? Learn how to cope with these changes
? Help family and friends understand AD
? Plan for the future
? Make your home safe for the person with AD
? Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing,
dressing, and grooming
? Take care of yourself
? Get help with caregiving
? Find out about helpful resources, such as websites,
support groups, government agencies, and adult day
care programs
? Choose a full-time care facility for the person with
AD if needed
? Learn about common behavior and medical problems
of people with AD and some medicines that may help
? Cope with late-stage AD