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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Here is a breakdown of the National Institute on Aging's guide to Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease.
Understanding AD
Stages of AD and What They Mean.............................................5
How to Learn More About AD ....................................................7
Caring for a Person with AD
Understanding How AD Changes People— Challenges and Coping Strategies ................................................9
Helping Family Members and Others Understand AD..............32
Planning Ahead—Health, Legal, and Financial Issues ..............37
Keeping the Person with AD Safe .............................................40
Providing Everyday Care for People with AD ............................48
Adapting Activities for People with AD....................................57
Caring for Yourself
How to Take Care of Yourself .....................................................69
When You Need Help
Getting Help with Caregiving ....................................................75
Finding the Right Place for a Person with AD...........................86
The Medical Side of AD
Medicines to Treat AD Symptoms and Behaviors......................93
Common Medical Problems in People with AD ......................100
Coping with the Last Stages of AD
Coping with Late-Stage AD .....................................................111
End-of-Life Care........................................................................121
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