Coping
From About.com
Whether you have Alzheimer's or you're caring for someone with the disease, it's important to know how to deal with the daily challenges that occur as the disease progresses. Learn how to cope with feelings, avoid caregiver burnout, handle difficult behaviors, improve communication between you and your loved one, and find support through Alzheimer's organizations and services.
- Living With an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
- Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's Services and Support
- Book and Film Reviews
Living With an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
If you have Alzheimer's, knowledge is the key to effectively living with the disease. Learn how to take care of yourself, stay connected, maintain independence, cope with the day-to-day demands of the disease, and plan for the future.
- When You Have Early-Onset Alzheimer's
- Taking Care of Yourself: Alzheimer's, Diabetes, and Hypertension
- Alzheimer's Disease Discussion Forum
Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's
Caregiving is one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs in the world. Arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to be the best caregiver for your loved one while also taking good care of yourself.
- Rita, Alzheimer's, and Me: One Caregiver's Story
- Who Are Today's Caregivers?
- Are Alzheimer's Caregivers Different from Other Kinds of Caregivers?
- Caregiver Transitions: How Caregiving Changes Over Time
- Caregiver Stress and Burnout
- Coping Tips for Caregivers
- Caregiver Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
- How to Handle Your Emotions and Mood Swings
- How to Keep Your Cool During a Financial Crisis
- Anticipatory Grief - A Normal Part of Caregiving
- Talking to Kids About Alzheimer's Disease
- Understanding the Brain-Behavior Relationship
- Behavior Management Strategies
- Communication Strategies
- When Your Loved One Is Hearing Impaired
- When Your Loved One Is Vision Impaired
- Is it Okay to Lie to my Loved One?
- Alzheimer's Activities
- Making Mealtimes Easier for Everyone
- Alzheimer's Disease Discussion Forum
Alzheimer's Services and Support
When Alzheimer's affects your family, don't feel like you have to face it alone. Learn about services that can help you manage the disease as well as Alzheimer's organizations that may offer support groups and resources near you.
- Why Caregivers Need Respite
- Finding Caregiver Support
- Family Meetings to Plan for Alzheimer's Care
- Alzheimer's and Caregiving Organizations
- Overview of Community and In-Home Services
- How to Choose Adult Day Care
- Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility
- Hospice Care for Alzheimer's Families
- Government Assistance for Alzheimer's Care
- Public and Private Insurance Options
- Legal Issues to Consider
- How to Hire an Elder Law Attorney
- How to Become an Alzheimer's Advocate
- How to Volunteer for the Alzheimer's Cause
Book and Film Reviews
An abundance of books and films have been created addressing different aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Read my reviews of multimedia resources on Alzheimer's.
