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Dementia - Topic Overview

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Watching a loved one slip away can be sad and scary. Caring for someone with dementia can leave you feeling drained. Be sure to take care of yourself and to give yourself breaks. Ask family members to share the load, or get other help.

Your loved one will need more and more care as dementia gets worse. In time, he or she may need help to eat, get dressed, or use the bathroom. You may be able to give this care at home, or you may want to think about using a nursing home. A nursing home can give this kind of care 24 hours a day. The time may come when a nursing home is the best choice.

You are not alone. Many people have loved ones with dementia. Ask your doctor about local support groups, or search the Internet for online support groups, such as the Alzheimer's Association. Help is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about dementia:	What is dementia? What causes it? What are the symptoms of dementia? What are the warning signs? How is dementia treated? What is mild cognitive impairment?
Being diagnosed:	What happens during a medical history and physical exam for dementia? What tests are done to look for the causes of dementia? What is neurological testing?
Getting treatment:	How is dementia treated? How are medicines used to treat it? What can I do to treat dementia at home?
Ongoing concerns:	How do I avoid caregiver burnout? Should I move my relative who has dementia into long-term care?
Living with dementia:	When should a person with dementia stop driving? How can a home be made safe for a person who has dementia? How can caregivers handle agitation in a person who has dementia? What legal and financial issues should people with dementia and their families think about? What are some tips for communicating with a person who has dementia? What should caregivers know?
End-of-life issues:	What documents should a person with dementia prepare? How can a person with early dementia plan for the end of life?

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Last Updated: August 11, 2011

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