The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease may last from several weeks to several years. As the disease progresses, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. What to expect Your role as caregiver Late-stage care options Food and fluids Bowel and bladder function Skin and body health Infections and pneumonia Pain and illness What to expectContinue reading “Late-Stage Caregiving (3rd Part)”
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National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2017 Update
The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2017 Update is now available here. Achieving the vision of eliminating the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias requires goals. The five goals that form the foundation of the National Plan are: Prevent and Effectively Treat Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias by 2025. Enhance Care Quality andContinue reading “National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2017 Update”