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

  Which professionals handle dementia? Learning that...

• Article - Brain-Stretching Activities for a Parent With Alzheimer's

  Practical ways to keep your parent afflicted with Alzheimer's mentally engaged -- for the sake of her cognitive and emotional health.

• 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.

• Article - How to Prepare for a Trip to the Emergency Room if Your Parent Has Alzheimer's

  How to prepare in case your parent with Alzheimer's needs to go to the emergency room, and what you can do to help him navigate the ER.

• 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 - 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 - How to Slow the Progress of Alzheimer's Disease

  The cognitive changes of Alzheimer's disease can't be reversed. But there are some proven ways to delay further decline, at least over the short term.

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

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

• Article - Life Expectancy for a Parent With Alzheimer's

  Life Expectancy for a Parent With Alzheimer's. What's the average life span of someone with Alzheimer's? What influences Alzheimer's longevity?

Questions & Answers

• Question - What is the life expectancy of someone with Alzheimer's?

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• Question - Should I get a personal emergency response system (PERS) for my mom, who has early-stage Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Can Alzheimer's lead to dehydration?

  Can Alzheimer's cause dehydration? Yes, Alzheimer's can lead to dehydration because the patient forgets to drink or doesn't realize she's thirsty.