Early-Stage Caregiving (Alzheimer's disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association describes caregiving during the early stage of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the caregiver's role as a care partner, finding a new balance, maximizing independence, understanding emotions, helping the person with dementia live well, practicing self-care, and becoming empowered with information and resources. Links to relevant resources are included. This webpage can be translated into Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
Middle-Stage Caregiving (Alzheimer's disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association describes caregiving during the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses what to expect, your role as a caregiver, and middle-stage concerns. Quick tips from other caregivers and links to relevant resources are included. This webpage can be translated into Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors
Late-Stage Caregiving (Alzheimer's disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association describes caregiving during the late stage of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses what to expect, your role as a caregiver, late-stage care options, foods and fluids, bowel and bladder function, skin and body health, infections and pneumonia, and pain and illness. Links to relevant resources are included. This webpage can be translated into Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
End-of-Life Decisions: Honoring the Wishes of a Person Living with Alzheimer's Disease
This handout from the Alzheimer's Association aims to prepare families of persons living with Alzheimer's disease for making end-of-life decisions. Handout sections include honoring the person's wishes, understanding treatment options, making informed decisions, resolving family conflicts, arranging for a brain autopsy, and terms you should know. Support resources are included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association, 2016.
https://www.alz.org/
Incontinence (dementia)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association describes incontinence in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. It explains causes, how to respond as a caregiver, and tips for managing incontinence. This webpage can be translated into Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care
Daily Care Plan (Alzheimer's disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association aims to help caregivers create a daily care plan. It provides advice for organizing the day and writing a plan, including an example of a daily care plan. Links to relevant resources are included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care
Activities (Alzheimer's disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association explains how caregivers can modify activities for the abilities of the person living with dementia. It includes tips on how to choose activities, approach activities, and make adaptations as necessary. Links to relevant resources are included. The web page can be translated into Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care
Communication and Alzheimer's
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association provides caregivers with strategies to strengthen communication between them and the person with Alzheimer's disease (AD). It describes typical changes in communication and provides tips for successful communication in each stage of AD.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care
How is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed? Medical Tests
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association explains the variety of medical tests involved in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. This resource may help the client feel more prepared for the visit with their provider as it describes what to expect during each diagnostic test. An interactive tour to learn what to expect is included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis