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Help me cope with my parent's memory loss and other symptoms

• Article - Memory Enhancers for Those With Alzheimer's

  The following ideas are easy to implement and will...

• Article - Using Adult Daycare for a Parent With Alzheimer's: A Step-by-Step Guide

  7 steps for deciding whether adult daycare would benefit your elderly parent with Alzheimer's, finding a daycare center, and evaluating it.

• Article - The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

  The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease. A comprehensive guide on what to expect during each Alzheimer's stage.

• Article - What to Do When Your Parent Shows Signs of Sundown Syndrome at Home

  Sundown Syndrome affects people with dementia and strikes around sunset. Learn how to minimize sun down syndrome agitation for your loved ones.

• Checklist - 8 Ways to Preserve Family Memories While You Can if Your Parent Has Alzheimer's

  Learn about the 8 ways to preserve family memories if your parent has Alzheimer's. Start by digitizing old photos or by filling out the family tree.

• Article - How to Handle a Parent With Alzheimer's Who Wanders

  What you need to know to create a safe environment for a parent with Alzheimer's who wanders.

• Article - How to Slow the Progress of Alzheimer's Disease

  The cognitive changes of Alzheimer's disease can't be reversed. But there are some proven ways to delay further decline, at least over the short term.

• Article - How to Communicate Better When Your Parent Has Early-Stage Alzheimer's or Dementia

  How to better communicate when your parent has early stage Alzheimer's or dementia. Keep these simple Alzheimer's communication techniques in mind.

• Article - Common Myths About Alzheimer's Disease

  Nine Alzheimer's myths clarified. This and other resources on Alzheimer's disease are available in Caring.com's Alzheimer's & Dementia page.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: New Insights

  People with dementia may remember more than it first appears. Here's how to help them.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What's the diplomatic way to handle wild accusations by a parent with Alzheimer's?

  Coping with accusations by an Alzheimer's patient diplomatically is tough. Here's how to respond to accusations and keep friends from being alienated.

• Question - How do I make sure my father with Alzheimer's remembers to take his medicines?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Can Alzheimer's affect how someone feels about the outdoors?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What should I do when my parent with Alzheimer's doesn't recognize members of the family?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can Alzheimer's disease cause mild-mannered people to swear?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and forget others?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can vitamin supplements and herbals slow memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease?

  Alzheimer's memory loss may be slowed by vitamins. Supplements can't improve memory, but they might be able to slow memory loss down slightly.

• Question - How can I help my dad, who has Alzheimer's, communicate?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

  This question has been answered by three Community Members

• Question - What if I'm worried about my dad's Alzheimer's but he and my mom aren't?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Are hallucinations common in people with Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What do I say to my mom when her Alzheimer's causes her to forget the obvious?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What's the best way to respond when my parent with memory problems keeps repeating himself?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do I tell strangers about my parent's Alzheimer's disease?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Can Alzheimer's lead to dehydration?

  Can Alzheimer's cause dehydration? Yes, Alzheimer's can lead to dehydration because the patient forgets to drink or doesn't realize she's thirsty.

• Question - Is it common for Alzheimer's patients to have good and bad days with their memory?

  If a parent with early Alzheimer's or dementia has both good and bad days, it can mean that some situations are more confusing or stressful.

• Question - Could my mother's sleeping pills be causing her sundown syndrome?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I keep my father, who has dementia, from losing things?

  Does your parent with dementia keep losing things? If your parent loses things often, a few simple tricks will help keep track of his items.

• Question - I don't think my 78-year-old mother has dementia, so why does she get sundown syndrome?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - When a person with Alzheimer's repeatedly makes mistakes, is it OK to correct her?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Ease Dining Out With Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer's

  Being put on the spot to make a selection from the...

• Tip - Communicating With a Parent Who Has Alzheimer's

  Can't figure out what your parent with Alzheimer's...

• Tip - The 7-Second Alzheimer's Hug

  As language skills start to fade in mid-Alzheimer's...

• Tip - Limit Clothing Choices for a Parent With Dementia

  Does your parent's Alzheimer's cause her to sometimes...

• Tip - Art Projects Help With Alzheimer's

  Coloring is a relaxing activity for a parent with early...

• Tip - Help Your Parent Find the Bathroom

  If your parent with dementia can't remember where the...

• Tip - Easier Dressing for Someone With Alzheimer's

  Tiny buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook-and-eye closures...

• Tip - Light a Path to the Bath at Night

  If your parent's Alzheimer's makes it hard for her...

• Tip - How to Get the Answer You'd Prefer

  Offering a choice to someone with Alzheimer's boosts...

• Tip - When TV Commotion Frustrates an Alzheimer's Patient

  If you notice your parent losing interest in TV shows...

• Tip - Help Your Parent With Alzheimer's Disease Avoid Loss or Theft

  Take a minute to manage the wallet of your parent with...

• Tip - Touch Your Parent With Alzheimer's Before You Talk to Him

  If your parent has Alzheimer's disease, get his attention...

Links

• External Link - Heal Your Heart, Save Your Memory

  From our partner, AOL Health.