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2. Alzheimer's & Dementia

Mild Alzheimer's

• Checklist - 8 Signs to Watch for if You Suspect Alzheimer's

  Alzheimer's Symptoms. How to recognize Alzheimer symptoms. The 8 symptoms to watch for if you suspect your parent has Alzheimer's disease.

• 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.

• Checklist - 8 People You Need on Your Alzheimer's Care Team

  Which professionals handle dementia? Learning that...

• 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 - The Path to an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

  Six steps to take if your parent is showing signs of Alzheimer's disease, from documenting the symptoms to finding the right doctor -- and what to do after you get a diagnosis.

• 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.

• Checklist - 8 Things to Do When You First Learn Your Parent Has Alzheimer's

  Practical steps you can take when you're wondering...

• Article - How to Tell Your Kids About Your Parent's Alzheimer's Disease

  Help your kids understand what your parent is going through with this simple guide to explaining Alzheimer's disease to children.

• 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.

• Article - How to Provide Alzheimer's Support From a Distance

  Ten great ideas to help you care for your parent with Alzheimer's disease when you can't be there in person.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What are the moral and legal obligations for adult children in caring for a parent with early Alzheimer's/memory loss?

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

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• Question - What can I do about the fact that my sibling is in denial about Alzheimer's?

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

  Could sleeping pills be causing my parent's sundown syndrome? Yes, sleeping pills could certainly contribute to sundown syndrome, or confusion.

• Question - Should I take cigarettes away from my mother, who has Alzheimer's, for fear she'll start a fire?

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• Question - Should my mom's house remain unchanged even though she has memory problems?

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

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

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• Question - How should I tell my mom's friends that she has Alzheimer's?

  What's the right time to tell friends about a parent's Alzheimer's? When it's time to tell them about the Alzheimer's or dementia, they can help.

• Question - How can I get my brother to help with Alzheimer's care?

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

  Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and not others? Alzheimer's patients tend to remember things that happened longer ago better.

• Question - How can I get my mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

  Should I tell my parent she has Alzheimer's? Expert advice on how to talk about Alzheimer's when your parent is starting to experience dementia.

• Question - What if my dad's doctor doesn't think it's Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Am I responsible for my parent's debt?

  Am I responsible for my parent's debt? I recently discovered that my father has several thousand of dollars of debt. Are parent debts transferable?

• Question - Does stress affect Alzheimer's?

  Does stress cause Alzheimer's symptoms or make them worse? Here's expert advice on dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia behaviors affected by stress.

• 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 - Is it safe to leave a parent with Alzheimer's home alone?

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• 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 - How can I make a hospital stay easier for my mother with dementia?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Why won't my parents and their friends use the word Alzheimer's?

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Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Eliminate Shadows to Avoid Confusion

  Replace lightbulbs in rooms that your parent with Alzheimer...

• Tip - Keep the Focus on Food to Encourage Better Eating

  Serve meals to a parent who has Alzheimer's at a table...

• Tip - Art Projects Help With Alzheimer's

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

• Tip - Favorite Music Is Soothing to Parents With Alzheimer's

  When you visit a parent with Alzheimer's, play the...

• Tip - Light a Path to the Bath at Night

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

• Tip - Use a Written Record to Assess Your Parent's Dementia

  If you suspect your parent has Alzheimer's, start an...

• Tip - Add Color to Bathwater for Alzheimer's Patients

  Keep your parent safer in the bath by adding a color...

• Tip - Don't Be Afraid to "Be Nosy" About a Parent's Dementia

  Wondering if your parent really has Alzheimer's...