Caregivers: Dementia
Family members, spouse, and friends (caregivers) are extremely important in the proper management of people with dementia. |
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Care level required
Different symptoms may emerge at different times, but changes will occur throughout the disease process that will affect both the patient and the caregiver. |
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Observation Log
To help the doctor keep track of how your loved one is doing, use this Observation Log.
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Information for people filling-in
Here is a form which you could print out and give to whoever is filling-in for you. |
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Survival guide for caregivers
If your job entails looking after the ill, you need to look after yourself to prevent burnout. Here are handy tips. |
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Tool for caregivers
Read more about a new “family-centered disease management” tool that encourages Alzheimer’s caregivers to play a more active role in their loved one’s care.
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How to deal with repetitive questioning
Repetitive questioning (repeated questions) can be tiresome and frustrating to families. Here are tips on how to cope with this.
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