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Alzheimer's Care Giving

• Article - Nontraditional Therapies That May Help Your Parent's Alzheimer's

  Here are some nontraditional forms of therapy that have been found useful for people with Alzheimer's disease.

• Article - How to Provide Alzheimer's Support From a Distance

  Ten great ideas to help you care for your parent with Alzheimer's disease when you can't be there in person.

• Article - How to Tell if Your Parent With Alzheimer's Needs Assisted Living

  How to tell if your parent with Alzheimer's needs assisted living. These questions will help you decide whether your parent needs more assistance.

• Checklist - 10 Questions to Ask Your Parent's Doctor About Alzheimer's

  If your parent has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, time is really of the essence. Here are the questions to ask your parent's medical provider.

• Article - Common Myths About Alzheimer's Disease

  Nine Alzheimer's myths clarified. This and other resources on Alzheimer's disease are available in Caring.com's Alzheimer's & Dementia page.

• Checklist - 8 People You Need on Your Alzheimer's Care Team

  Which professionals handle dementia? Learning that...

• Article - Bathing Your Mom: A Beginner's Guide

  Strategies for tackling one of the trickiest and most intimate parts of caring for your mother when she's unable to care for herself.

• Article - Bathing Your Dad: A Beginner's Guide

  Strategies for tackling one of the trickiest and most intimate parts of caring for your father when he's unable to care for himself.

• Article - How to Communicate Better When Your Parent Has Early-Stage Alzheimer's or Dementia

  How to better communicate when your parent has early stage Alzheimer's or dementia. Keep these simple Alzheimer's communication techniques in mind.

• Checklist - 8 Things to Do When You First Learn Your Parent Has Alzheimer's

  Practical steps you can take when you're wondering...

• Checklist - 8 Ways to Preserve Family Memories While You Can if Your Parent Has Alzheimer's

  Learn about the 8 ways to preserve family memories if your parent has Alzheimer's. Start by digitizing old photos or by filling out the family tree.

• Article - The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

  The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease. A comprehensive guide on what to expect during each Alzheimer's stage.

• Article - The Path to an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

  Six steps to take if your parent is showing signs of Alzheimer's disease, from documenting the symptoms to finding the right doctor -- and what to do after you get a diagnosis.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - 5 Surprising Ways to Use Memories to Help People With Memory Loss

  Reminiscence therapy improves mood and communication in people with Alzheimer's and dementia by prodding deeply-held memories.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What's the best way to handle criticism about the Alzheimer's care I'm giving my mom?

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• Question - How do I make sure my father with Alzheimer's remembers to take his medicines?

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• Question - How can I keep my father, who has dementia, from losing things?

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• Question - How can I get my brother to help with Alzheimer's care?

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• Question - What's the best way to respond when my parent with memory problems keeps repeating himself?

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• Question - Should I continue to encourage my mom to be social, even as her Alzheimer's worsens?

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• Question - When a person with Alzheimer's repeatedly makes mistakes, is it OK to correct her?

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• Question - Should I take cigarettes away from my mother, who has Alzheimer's, for fear she'll start a fire?

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• Question - How can I help my dad, who has Alzheimer's, communicate?

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• Question - Does stress affect Alzheimer's?

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• Question - How do I tell strangers about my parent's Alzheimer's disease?

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• Question - Any suggestions for talking to my father, who has Alzheimer's, about his finances?

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• Question - What if my dad's doctor doesn't think it's Alzheimer's?

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• Question - Are hallucinations common in people with Alzheimer's?

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• Question - Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and forget others?

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• Question - Should my mom's house remain unchanged even though she has memory problems?

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• Question - How can I get my mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

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• Question - What should I do when my parent with Alzheimer's doesn't recognize members of the family?

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Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Limit Clothing Choices for a Parent With Dementia

  Does your parent's Alzheimer's cause her to sometimes...

• Tip - Favorite Music Is Soothing to Parents With Alzheimer's

  When you visit a parent with Alzheimer's, play the...

• Tip - Where to Look for Missing Household Items

  If your parent has a tendency to lose things, get in...

• Tip - When TV Commotion Frustrates an Alzheimer's Patient

  If you notice your parent losing interest in TV shows...

• Tip - A Word You Should Forget in Alzheimer's Conversations

  Consider losing the word why from your vocabulary. Why...

• Tip - Light a Path to the Bath at Night

  If your parent's Alzheimer's makes it hard for her...

• Tip - Art Projects Help With Alzheimer's

  Coloring is a relaxing activity for a parent with early...

• Tip - How to Get the Answer You'd Prefer

  Offering a choice to someone with Alzheimer's boosts...

• Tip - Mirrors Can Be Friend or Foe to Someone With Alzheimer's

  As your parent's Alzheimer's disease progresses, keep...

• Tip - Use a Written Record to Assess Your Parent's Dementia

  If you suspect your parent has Alzheimer's, start an...

• Tip - Easier Dressing for Someone With Alzheimer's

  Tiny buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook-and-eye closures...

• Tip - Make Floors Less Confusing to the Alzheimer's Brain

  Take a closer look at your parent's floors if she has...

• Tip - Eliminate Shadows to Avoid Confusion

  Replace lightbulbs in rooms that your parent with Alzheimer...

• Tip - Don't Be Afraid to "Be Nosy" About a Parent's Dementia

  Wondering if your parent really has Alzheimer's...

• Tip - Communicating With a Parent Who Has Alzheimer's

  Can't figure out what your parent with Alzheimer's...