Understanding Alzheimers & Dementia
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common forms of dementia, is thought to affect 5 percent of people over age 65 and 20 percent of people over age 80. Click here to read an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, including definitions, signs, treatment and other basic questions.BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias show a variety of different behavioral problems. All of these behaviors can pose serious difficulties for the person trying to provide care. Click here to read in depth about behaviors and some recommended ways to better manage them.COPING WITH PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
Caregivers face many challenges due to the variety of physical and behavioral problems that they encounter with each patient. Click here to read in depth about specific physical and behavior problems, as well as tips for dealing with each one.CAREGIVER ISSUES
Caregivers, whether they are paid, unpaid, family, friends or professionals, face many pressures and stresses. To take the best care of the Alzheimer’s patient, you must take good care of yourself and make sure you ask for help at all stages of the disease. Click here to read in depth about caregiver issues, support and tips.
