This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, NIA is pleased to announce the launch of the Alzheimers.gov Virtual Assistant. Visitors to Alzheimers.gov can get connected to the answers they need on a range of topics, such as the signs of dementia, planning after a diagnosis, finding care and local services, and more. The virtual assistant is […]
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If you’re new to caregiving, you may be taking on new tasks, learning medical terms, and coordinating complex schedules. Use these tips to help you navigate caregiving: Learn more about caregiving and steps that can help you get started.
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Communication can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It may not be possible to stop certain behaviors caused by Alzheimer’s, but caregivers can learn how to handle challenging behaviors and be more prepared when they occur. Watch this video to learn tips that can help manage behavior changes in Alzheimer’s.
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It’s rewarding to care for someone, but it can also be overwhelming! Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia takes time and effort. It can be lonely and frustrating, so it’s important to take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it. Start a self-care routine by: Explore
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Caregiving can be challenging for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel, or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour,
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Early on, a person with dementia may be able to perform basic tasks, like paying bills. However, as the disease worsens, the person may try to hide financial problems or not realize they are losing their ability to handle their finances. People with dementia may also be targets for financial abuse scams, sometimes by a
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If an older adult in your life lives alone, you may be concerned about what could happen if they become sick, fall, or get lost. Emergency medical alert systems, fall monitors, or GPS tracking devices that alert emergency personnel may help put your mind at ease. It’s important to ensure that emergency medical alert devices or systems
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