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2. Alzheimer's & Dementia

Mild Alzheimer's

• Checklist - 8 Signs to Watch for if You Suspect Alzheimer's

  Alzheimer's Symptoms. How to recognize Alzheimer symptoms. The 8 symptoms to watch for if you suspect your parent has Alzheimer's disease.

• 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 Tell Your Kids About Your Parent's Alzheimer's Disease

  Help your kids understand what your parent is going through with this simple guide to explaining Alzheimer's disease to children.

• 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.

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

  Which professionals handle dementia? Learning that...

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Is it common for Alzheimer's patients to have good and bad days with their memory?

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

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

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• Question - How should I tell my mom's friends that she has Alzheimer's?

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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 - Is it safe to leave a parent with Alzheimer's home alone?

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

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• Question - What can I do about the fact that my sibling is in denial about Alzheimer's?

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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 mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

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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 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 - Could my mother's sleeping pills be causing her sundown syndrome?

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• Question - Am I responsible for my parent's debt?

  Am I responsible for my parent's debt? I recently discovered that my father has several thousand of dollars of debt. Are parent debts transferable?

• Question - How can I make a hospital stay easier for my mother with dementia?

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• Question - Why won't my parents and their friends use the word Alzheimer's?

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Tips & Reflections

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

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

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

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

• Tip - Keep the Focus on Food to Encourage Better Eating

  Serve meals to a parent who has Alzheimer's at a table...

• 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 - Add Color to Bathwater for Alzheimer's Patients

  Keep your parent safer in the bath by adding a color...

• 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...