Alzheimer's 101

Suspicious: Loved ones may believe that you took their purse since they forgot where they placed it. Or, they may feel like someone is constantly watching them.

1. Be supportive of your loved one.

2. Move and speak slowly to your loved ones. Sneaking up on them may scare them.

3. Speak softly and clearly to your loved ones.

4. Limit choices to 2 or 3, such as, "Would you like tea or coffee?" Too many decisions may become confusing.

5. Never argue with your loved one. This may be difficult at times, but try to be patient. Take a deep breath when you feel your face getting warm.

Alzheimer's Association This is one of the largest organizations for Alzheimer's Disease. Before you visit any other site, please go here first.

Alzheimer's Outreach This is a beautifully written web site. It is a personal web site, one that should be visited.

ALZwell I have included this web site as one of my top 5 of chosen links. If you visit, you will see why. This page offers extensive information concerning dementia and caregiving.

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's This is my online guide for caregivers. It offers much more information concerning Alzheimer's than this article. This article is a brief overview, while my guide offers tips and suggestions from home activities to support groups.

If you would like to comment on this article or share you Alzheimer's knowledge with others, please begin a discussion below. I would love to hear from you.

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