Managing Sleep Problems in People with Alzheimer’s
Strategies that can help caregivers manage sleep problems for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Financial Planning After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, there are steps you can take to help plan for the future.
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Help Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, family members and friends may be unsure of how to react. Use the holiday season as a chance to tell them about the disease, its effects, and how to communicate with a person with Alzheimer’s. The following tips may help: Explain what Alzheimer’s disease is and how it
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Long-Distance Caregiving
Anyone who is caring for an aging friend, relative, or parent from afar can be considered a long-distance caregiver. Whether you are helping with finances, arranging for care, or providing emotional support, long-distance caregiving can bring a host of unique challenges. Check out NIA’s infographic for tips for long-distance caregivers. Click here to find the whole infographic.
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Advance Planning Advice for People with Alzheimer’s
Are you or a loved one dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Check out this advice from the National Institute on Aging to make sure appropriate legal and financial plans are in place: Start discussions early. The rate of decline differs for each person with Alzheimer’s disease, and his or her ability to be involved in planning will decline
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3 Steps for Finding Long-term Alzheimer’s Care
Sometimes you can no longer care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home. Choosing a long-term residential facility may seem overwhelming. Here are some steps you can take to make your search easier: Decide what care option might work best for you and your family member. Options include continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, group
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Check Out These Online Caregiving Resources
Caregivers—we are here to help you! Whether you’ve been caring for someone for a long time or are just getting started, you can find helpful information on our website. Check out our resources on: Long-term care Advance care planning Long-distance caregiving Alzheimer’s and related dementia caregiving If you are interested in dementia caregiving, check out
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Emergency Preparedness Tips for the Caregiver
Living in the time of COVID-19 is a lesson in planning for everyone. Caregivers of people with dementia need to have a plan in place for what should happen if they become ill and cannot function as the caregiver. If you are the caregiver of someone with dementia, here are some things to consider.
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4 Tips for Visiting the Doctor with a Person with Alzheimer's
Regular medical care is important for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. These 4 tips may make appointments easier on both you and your loved one: Make an appointment during the person’s best time of day and when the office is not very crowded. Let the office staff know before the visit about the person’s Alzheimer’s
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Caregiving Tips: Managing Prescription Supplies
Thinking ahead and making alternate plans can help reduce your stress and ensure that you and your loved one have essential medications.
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