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A Guide to Improving Doctor/Caregiver Communications 
This guide is intended to improve communications between family caregivers and health care professionals, especially physicians. The booklet's goal is towards better care for the patient, less stress... Details >
CareFinder - Alzheimer's Association
Selecting the right care can be difficult. This online guide from the Alzheimer's Association helps individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families identify the right care options. Simply enter inform... Details >
Caregivers' Guide to Medications and Aging
For older adults and people with disabilities, medications—prescription, over-the-counter, social drugs such as alcohol, and herbal remedies/alternative medicines—can be a double-edged sword. When not... Details >
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive brain disorder ... Details >
Caregiving - Alzheimer's Association
This page links to fact sheets covering a variety of caregiving topics, including adult day care, eating, incontinence, safety, and more.... Details >
Finding Help: New Caregivers
Most people do not prepare to be caregivers. This page discusses steps that new caregivers can take to address their older loved ones' needs. In addition, tips are offered that can help caregivers tak... Details >
How to Manage Caregiving
This section offers practical advice on how family caregivers can take control of their own lives while caring for their loved one.... Details >
Long Distance Caregiving
Many adult children must help from a distance when their older parents and other relatives need help. The task can be difficult, stressful, and time consuming. Learn steps you can take to make long di... Details >
Managing the Stress of Caregiving
Information for the caregiver about managing caregiver stress. This fact sheet discusses coping skills that have helped others deal with related issues, and provides a list of resources for more info... Details >