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Alzheimer's & Dementia - Looking after your loved one
Caregivers: Dementia
Family members, spouse, and friends (caregivers) are extremely important in the proper management of people with dementia.
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.
Observation Log
To help the doctor keep track of how your loved one is doing, use this Observation Log.
Information for people filling-in
Here is a form which you could print out and give to whoever is filling-in for you.
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.
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.
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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