Coping with Alzheimer's Disease
By Esther Heerema, MSW, About.com Guide
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
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.
- Coping with Alzheimer's Disease
- Letter From an Alzheimer's Sufferer
- 6 Ways Physical Exercise Benefits People With Alzheimer's Disease
- What to Expect in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
- 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself if You Have Alzheimer's
- 6 Tips to Improve Your Memory and Recall
- Legal and Financial Matters After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
- When You Have Early-Onset Alzheimer's
- 5 Tips for Adjusting to Living in a Nursing Home
- 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.
- How Can Support Groups Help Dementia Caregivers
- 10 Things to Stop Doing if You're a Caregiver for Someone with Dementia
- How to Talk with Someone Who Has Dementia
- 5 Ways to Preserve Memories
- A Caregiver's Wish List
- What to Expect in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
- What to Expect in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s
- What Not to Do to People with Alzheimer's Disease: 10 Pet Peeves
- FAQs about Nursing Homes and Dementia
- Home Health Care and Alzheimer's
- Options for In-Home Care
- Coping With Challenging Behaviors
- 7 Signs of Caregiver Overload
- Taking Someone with Alzheimer's to the ER: How to Be Helpful
- Ideas for Meaningful Activities for People with Dementia
- Tips to Prevent Wandering
- How to Respond to Wandering Attempts in Alzheimer's
- How to Prevent and Reduce Incontinence in Dementia
- What Are Living Wills and How Can They Benefit People with Alzheimer's Disease?
- Elder Abuse and Alzheimer's Disease
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.
- How to Designate a Power of Attorney for Healthcare
- 6 Options for In-Home Help
- How Can Support Groups Help Dementia Caregivers?
- 7 Tips for Spending Time with Someone in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
- 10 Tips for Visiting with Someone in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer's
- Tips for Visiting with a Person in Late Stage Dementia
- Home Health Care and Alzheimer's
- How to Know if It's Time for Nursing Home Placement
- How to Research and Choose a Nursing Home
- Payment Options for Skilled Nursing Care
- How Does Nursing Home Medicaid Work?
- 5 Ways to Help a Loved One With Dementia Adjust to a Nursing Home
- How to Know if a Special Dementia Unit Would Benefit Your Loved One
