Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who usually cares for people with Alzheimer's disease?
- What types of professionals are available to assist caregivers?
- What support services are available for caregivers?
- What kinds of professional in-home care are available for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
- How can a caregiver create a safe home environment for someone with Alzheimer's?
- What kinds of behaviors does a person with Alzheimer's exhibit?
- How is Alzheimer's disease treated?
- How do vision problems affect the behavior of someone with Alzheimer's?
- How does the time of day affect the behavior of someone with Alzheimer's?
- What activities might interest a person with Alzheimer's disease?
- What types of exercise should a person with Alzheimer's engage in?
- What is the best way to communicate with a person who has Alzheimer's?
- What are ways to ensure that a person with Alzheimer's eats properly?
- What role does nutrition play in Alzheimer's disease?
- How should a caregiver handle bathing a person with Alzheimer's?
- How can a caregiver help a person with Alzheimer's get dressed?
- What is the best way for a person with Alzheimer's to get a good night's sleep?
- What steps should a caregiver take when the person with Alzheimer's becomes incontinent?
- What should a caregiver do when the person with Alzheimer's becomes incompetent to drive?
- What is the best way to cope with holidays?
- What is the best way to handle visits to the doctor?
- How can a caregiver handle wandering?
- How should a caregiver respond when a person with Alzheimer's experiences hallucinations and delusions?
- What are some signs of caregiver stress?
- How can caregivers make sure they take care of themselves?
- When is the right time to place a person with Alzheimer's disease in residential care?
- What major factors should be considered when choosing a residential care facility?
