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- HBO's The Alzheimer's Project
- Alzheimer's Association
- The Alzheimer's Foundation
- National Institute on Aging
- A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease, 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
Watch the series here and find tons more information on this troubling disease.
This website is a prime location to find information on treatments and research; financial, legal and caregiving help; personal stories; local chapter info; and a 24-hour helpline.
This is a great resource for information such as treatments, clinical studies and related illnesses, plus tons of caregiving help. There's also information on government resources, Medicare, and other legal/financial help.
A quick and easy reference that provides comprehensive Alzheimer's information including causes, symptoms, treatments, caregiving ideas, clinical trials and home safety tips.
This book is rich in ideas on how to care for a person with AD, with an emphasis on maintaining dignity. It is organized by stages of the disease and their respective areas of need. Get an inside look with this Amazon.com link.
Strategies For Coping With Your Loved One's Changing Behavior
Source: healthcentral.com
Tips for managing your loved one's roller-coaster behavior.
More common than not, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease exhibit a roller-coaster of behaviors. Someone who was calm or engaged in an activity one minute may exhibit agitation or disinterest the next. Triggers often include external factors, such as excessive noise or a change in routine, and internal factors, like hunger or pain.
For caregivers, these ups-and-downs can be quite challenging — especially when they emerge out of the blue. What can caregivers do?
In general, here are some coping strategies:
Find tips on dealing with specific behavior problems at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Tips for managing your loved one's roller-coaster behavior.
More common than not, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease exhibit a roller-coaster of behaviors. Someone who was calm or engaged in an activity one minute may exhibit agitation or disinterest the next. Triggers often include external factors, such as excessive noise or a change in routine, and internal factors, like hunger or pain.
For caregivers, these ups-and-downs can be quite challenging — especially when they emerge out of the blue. What can caregivers do?
In general, here are some coping strategies:
- Hold to the same routine as much as possible.
- Adjust the environment.
- Distract the person to a positive activity.
- Promote a sense of security with smiles, a gentle touch and a soothing voice.
- Maintain a calm manner even when the individual becomes aggressive or agitated. This can defuse a tense situation and help reduce a person's fears.
Find tips on dealing with specific behavior problems at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Don't be intimidated, ask your doctor for clarification whenever necessary.
"Health Guide: Alzheimer's Disease," The New York Times
"Breakthrough Discoveries Of Alzheimer's Genes," by Alice Park, Time Magazine
"Researchers Find A New Alzheimer's Gene," by Laura Blue, Time Magazine
"Breakthrough Discoveries Of Alzheimer's Genes," by Alice Park, Time Magazine
"Researchers Find A New Alzheimer's Gene," by Laura Blue, Time Magazine
