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Downloadable Resources for Patients and Caregivers. Share or Print this page. Educate and connect patients to the Alzheimer's Association. Our PDF resources can be printed or emailed directly to those affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Some resources are also available in Spanish.
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As a dementia caregiver, you don’t have to care for your loved ones alone. This guide to Alzheimer’s and dementia is a comprehensive resource for dementia care-givers to understand how these illnesses change the brain and how you can better care for your loved ones. Dementia caregiving can be overwhelming, and each day brings new challenges.
Caregiver support groups bring individual caregivers together to talk about their experiences and feelings, share stories of caregiving successes and failures, learn information about the dementia disease process, tips for caregiving skills and stress management, and to get connected to helpful local resources. Additionally, participating
01. Memory Loss and Confusion. 02. Trouble Making Plans or Solving Problems. 03. Forgetting How to Do Normal, Everyday Tasks. Occasional forgetfulness is a common part of aging. Misplacing car keys happens to most adults, along with missing appointments or other low-impact memory lapses.
Dementia is the illness that leads to their death. Each person living with dementia is unique. Different forms of dementia may affect different parts of the brain. Some people mostly have memory loss, while others have changes in personality, hallucinations, or other changes.
It is important to create networks that allow individuals living with dementia to be supported in their homes and communities as they age. Most family caregivers (78 percent, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, 2015) either provide or arrange transportation for their loved ones, but they may not always be able to transport
Understanding and Caring for the Person with Dementia: A Practical Guide for Caregivers is written primarily for family members caring for a loved one . It is also useful for training staff and volunteers who provide care in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day centers, assisted living facilities and private homes .
