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Caregiver guide TABLE ??OF CONTENTS Tips for Caregivers - Introduction Dealing with the Diagnosis Communication Bathing Dressing Eating Activities Exercise Incontinence Sleep Problems Hallucinations and Delusions Wandering Home Safety Driving Visiting the

TABLE ??OF CONTENTS Tips for Caregivers - Introduction Dealing with the Diagnosis Communication Bathing Dressing Eating Activities Exercise Incontinence Sleep Problems Hallucinations and Delusions Wandering Home Safety Driving Visiting the Doctor Coping with Holidays Visiting a Person with AD Choosing a Nursing Home For More Information Tips for Caregivers Caring for a person with Alzheimer ? s disease AD at home is a di ?cult task and can become overwhelming at times Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior Research has shown that caregivers themselves often are at increased risk for depression and illness especially if they do not receive adequate support from family friends and the community One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is dealing with the di ?cult behaviors of the person they are caring for Dressing bathing eating ??basic activities of daily living ??often become di ?cult to manage for both the person with AD and the caregiver Having a plan for getting through the day can help caregivers cope Many caregivers have found it helpful to use strategies for dealing with di ?cult behaviors and stressful situations Through trial and error you will ?nd that some of the following tips work while others do not Each person with AD is unique and will respond di ?erently and each person changes over the course of the disease Do the best you can and remind yourself to take breaks Dealing with the Diagnosis Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer ? s disease can be stressful frightening and overwhelming As you begin to take stock of the situation here are some tips that may help page Caregiver Guide ? Ask the doctor any questions you have about AD Find out what treatments might work best to alleviate symptoms or address behavior problems ? Contact organizations such as the Alzheimer ? s Association and the Alzheimer ? s Disease Education and Referral ADEAR Center for more information about the disease treatment options and caregiving resources Some community groups may o ?er classes to teach caregiving problem-solving and management skills See page for information on contacting the ADEAR Center and a variety of other helpful organizations ? Find a support group where you can share your feelings and concerns Members of support groups often have helpful ideas or know of useful resources based on their own experiences Online support groups make it possible for caregivers to receive support without having to leave home ? Study your day to see if you can develop a routine that makes things go more smoothly If there are times of day when the person with AD is less confused or more cooperative plan your routine to make the most of those moments Keep in mind that the way the person functions may change from day to day so try to be exible and adapt your routine as needed ? Consider using adult day care or respite services to ease the