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NIH – Alzheimer’s Disease Facts
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s,… - NHI
NIH – Alzheimer’s Disease & Genetics
Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease. However, the more they learn about this devastating disease, the more they realize that genes play an important role in its… - NHI
NIH – Home Safety
Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease page 1 Introduction Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease is a challenge that calls upon the patience, creativity, knowledge, and skills of… - Caregiver Information
NIH – Lewy Body Dementia Facts
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a complex, challenging, and surprisingly common type of brain disorder. It is complex because it affects many parts of the brain in ways that scientists… - NHI
NIH – The Dementias Booklet
A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for those affected by the syndrome, their family members, and caretakers. Learning more about dementia can help. This booklet provides a general overview… - Caregiver Information
NIH – Unraveling Alzheimer’s
“Never have I loved my husband of 41 years more than I do today…. ough he may not know I’m his wife, he does know that my presence means his… - NHI
NIH – Legal & Financial Planing
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s dis- ease. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with… - Caregiver Information
NIH – Changes in Behavior
Alzheimer’s disease causes brain cells to die, so the brain works less well over time. This changes how a person acts. This tip sheet has suggestions that may help you… - NHI
NIH – Changes in Sexuality
Alzheimer’s disease can cause changes in intimacy and sexuality in both a person with the disease and the caregiver. The person with Alzheimer’s may be stressed by the changes in… - NHI
NIH – Cognative Impairment
As a primary care practice, you and your staff are often the first to address a patient’s complaints—or a family’s concerns—about memory loss or possible dementia.1,2 This quick guide provides… - NHI
NIH – Coping with Aggression
People with Alzheimer’s disease may become agitated or aggressive as the disease gets worse. Agitation means that a person is restless or worried. He or she doesn’t seem to be… - NHI
NIH – End-of-Life Care
Caring for someone in the final stage of life is always hard. It may be even harder when the person has Alzheimer’s disease. Planning for the end of a person’s…