Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers

As an Alzheimer's caregiver, you will need different skills to navigate the stages of the condition. Learn how to handle day-to-day challenges, improve communication, and address behavior issues.
Couple Receiving News of Dementia
Caring for a Spouse With Dementia or Alzheimer's
Older man sitting up in bed writing in his journal
Using Bed Alarms for People With Dementia
older man taking a shower in a bathtub
18 Tips for Helping Someone With Dementia Shower or Bathe
Caregiver combing hair of woman with dementia
Preserving the Dignity of Dementia Patients
woman looking at old pictures of family members
How and Why to Share the Life Story of a Loved One With Dementia
A Meaningful Activity: Woman with Dementia Using Her Artistic Gifts
Creative Activities Ideas for People with Dementia
Elderly woman walking outside
Door Alarms for Wandering in Alzheimer's and Dementia
Woman kissing the top of grandmother's head
6 Ways of Helping Your Loved One Adjust to a Nursing Home
A younger and older person outside together
Interacting With People With Alzheimer's: What Not to Do
A woman helping an elderly man eat
How to Still Eat Well in Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Senior woman sitting by window
13 Ethical Dilemmas in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Recognizing Themselves in an Old Photo
Coping When Your Loved One With Dementia Doesn't Recognize You
Senior woman talking and gesturing at dinner party
How to Respond to Confabulation in Dementia
elderly woman brushing her teeth
9 Tips for Hygiene and Grooming Issues in Dementia
An older man getting dressed with help from his daughter
How to Respond to Problems With Dressing in Dementia
A woman repeatedly cleaning her glasses
Coping With Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia
One way to prevent pressure sores is to make sure shoes fit well
Prevention Tips for Pressure Sores in Dementia
A man with dementia sadly sits in his chair
The Dangers of Restraining Someone With Dementia
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
combative elderly person
How to Respond to Combative Behavior In Dementia
people walking in the clouds
Responding to and Treating Hallucinations in Lewy Body Dementia
A Pill Box Is One of the Simplest Ways to Keep Medicines Organized
Pill Dispenser Systems With Alarms for Dementia
Senior Couple Comforting Each Other
Is It Okay to Lie to Someone with Alzheimer's or Dementia?
A Fever Is One Sign of Infection
Signs of Infection in Dementia and Alzheimer's
Agitation in Dementia Can Be Distressing
Responding to Agitation in Dementia
Haircare: Part of ADLs
Dementia Effects on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
man clutching his head in pain in bed
Causes and Signs of Untreated Pain in Dementia
Portrait of senior couple with close eyes, close-up
Shadowing in Alzheimer's Disease
Boredom and Loneliness in Dementia
Recognizing Loneliness and Boredom in Dementia
Man with woman who looks ashamed
When Your Spouse With Dementia Accuses You of Cheating
Senior woman covering her mouth with her hand
How to Handle Leaving a Loved One With Dementia After Visiting Them
senior man talking to middle aged man
Talking to a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Older hand with key in a door
Elopement in Dementia Risks and Prevention
senior man with young woman and little boy
Meaningful Activities and People With Dementia
Mother and Daughter
When Someone With Dementia Thinks Their Parents Are Still Alive
Daughter and Mother with Dementia Looking at Pictures on Her Phone
Conversation Starters for People With Dementia
Caregiver and man in wheelchair
7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Too much noise can contribute to challenging behaviors in dementia
External and Environmental Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
Diverse hands
Causes of Death in People With Alzheimer's Disease
Doctor on the Phone looking at paperwork
14 Reasons for Dementia Caregivers to Call the Doctor
A woman covering her face with her eyes closed
The Problems With Elderspeak
Rummaging in Dementia Can Be a Challenging Behavior
Why People With Dementia Rummage Through Drawers and Cupboards
dementia and caregiving
Tips for Visiting a Person With Late-Stage Alzheimer's
Senior patient undergoing medical treatment talking to doctor in outpatient clinic
Visiting People With Dementia