Living with Alzheimer's disease means caring for the patient -- and caring for the caregiver. Here's how to manage both of those tasks.
When someone you love gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to know where to start planning for the future.
In your role as a caregiver, do what you can to be well informed and prepared, and ask for help and support when you need it.
As caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's, one of your goals is to help your loved one do as much they can on their own.
When your partner has Alzheimer’s, your own risks for mental and physical problems go up.
Because it starts at an earlier age, there are unique challenges to consider when caring for someone with early-onset dementia.
If a person with Alzheimer's hasn’t been taking good care of themselves, you may need to help them stay clean and healthy.
Your loved one with Alzheimer’s might need help taking care of themselves every day, including eating, bathing, and more.
When you’re choosing a primary care doctor for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, many things can affect your decision.
If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has a serious health issue, surgery can sometimes improve their quality of life.
Alzheimer's disease often begins with memory loss. But over time, it can lead to other mental, emotional, and physical problems.
If you’re the primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, it can be hard to accept that you need help.
People with Alzheimer's may need to rely on others to manage their own legal and financial affairs.
At some point, people with Alzheimer's disease might not be able to make their own decisions about their health care.
Long-term financial planning is essential if you are coping with the expense of a long-term illness such as Alzheimer's.