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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… - Caregiver Information
NIH – Going to the Hospital
A trip to the hospital can be stressful for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Being prepared for emergency and planned hospital visits can relieve some of that stress.… - NHI
NIH – Hallucinations
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the person with the disease may have hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia. During a hallucination, the person sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels something that isn’t there.… - NHI
NIH – Managing Medicines
People with Alzheimer’s disease may take medicines to treat the disease itself, mood or behavior changes, and other medical conditions. Caregivers can ensure that medicines are taken safely and correctly. - Caregiver Information
NIH – Medication Fact Sheet
Several prescription drugs are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s can… - NHI
NIH – Money Problems
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems managing their money. In fact, money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. - Caregiver Information
NIH – Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members or friends to help out, doing things… - NHI
NIH – Disaster Preparation
People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster…