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Tips for Caregivers

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. These tips may help in overcoming some of those challenges.

• Dealing with the Diagnosis
• Communication
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Activities
• Exercise
• Incontinence
• Sleep Problems
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Wandering
• Home Safety
• Driving
• Visiting the Doctor
• Coping with Holidays
• Visiting a Person with AD
• Choosing a Nursing Home
• For More Information

Home Safety

The information in this section is for those who provide in-home care for people with AD or related disorders. Caregivers can improve home safety by identifying potential problems in the home and offering possible solutions to help prevent accidents.

• General Safety Concerns
• Is it Safe to Leave the Person with AD Alone?
• Home Safety Room-By-Room
• Home Safety Behavior-By-Behavior
• Impairment of the Senses
• Driving
• Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving
• Natural Disaster Safety
• Who Would Take Care of the Person with AD if Something Happened to You?

Support groups

The Alzheimer's Association has chapters nationwide that provide educational programs and support groups for caregivers and family members of people with AD. To find your local chapter, go to the Alzheimer's Association Web site www.alz.org or call toll-free
1-800-272-3900.

Other questions?

Call 1-800-438-4380 or e-mail our information specialists.