Highlights some practical tips to improve communication with a person with dementia.
Portrays ways to maintain non-sexual intimate connections with a loved one.
Illustrates some examples of how to balance promoting independence for your loved and knowing when to step in to help.
Provides safety tips for common safety issues around the home, including safe storage of firearms.
Provides tips for how to protect assets by sharing responsibility for managing money, limiting access to money, and fraud prevention.
Highlights tips to remember when a loved one behaves inappropriately in public places.
This resource briefly outlines the challenges caregivers may face, tips to help with those challenges, and a list of trusted resources for further assistance. © U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Early dementia is not necessarily a reason to stop driving but it can be an opportunity for the senior driver, their family, and friends, to open up the conversation of safe driving. © U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Learn some common issues people with dementia have when dealing with their medications and where to find help.
Learn some ways people with dementia may be telling you they are in discomfort and tips on how to respond.
Find out some ways you can help engage a person with dementia in activities that improve their quality of life.
Learn some ways to improve communication with people with dementia to help the whole support network.
Watch how the ABC model helps in a specific scenario for a caregiver.
Learn the importance of honest and open discussion with your healthcare provider.
Learn the stages of the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease.
Understand the importance of taking care of yourself while caring for a veteran with dementia.
Learn the value of talking to others who are caring for veterans with dementia.
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Learn the importance of discussing future planning.
Learn what documents are important in future planning.
See how clear basic communication is best.
Understand the importance of home safety for the veteran with dementia as well as those caring for them.
Learn tips for home safety at all stages of dementia.
Learn about problem behaviors associated with dementia.
Learn some tips for dealing with problem behaviors.
Understand the need for caregivers to find professional assistance when it's time.
Find the caregiving assistance you need with these resources.
Understand the importance of a daily routine.
Learn some tips for dealing with incontinence in people with dementia.
Understand that wandering is common in people with dementia and learn some ways to deal with it.
Find out what to look for when choosing a nursing home.
Understand the importance of your role as caregiver after your loved one enters a nursing home.
If your loved one has now progressed to end-stage (advanced) dementia, it may help to know what to expect and plan for what lies ahead.
Many factors can cause symptoms that mimic Alzheimer disease. These symptoms are known as reversible dementias. Unlike Alzheimer disease, they can be cured with proper treatment. Here are factors that may lead to reversible dementias.
Many older adults are healthy, active, and alert. But sometimes older people become confused and forgetful. They can also seem anxious, depressed, or withdrawn. These changes may be the result of a primary dementia.
When someone you love has dementia, it's normal to want to do as much as you can to help. But you can't take good care of someone else if you don't take care of yourself, too. It's not selfish. It's essential.
Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be understood. This can be troubling for both of you. Remember, these problems are not your loved one's fault. They're due to the disease. These tips can help you find ways to cope.
The time will come when your loved one can no longer make sound decisions. So it's best to plan now for the future. Talk with your loved one about legal and financial matters. You should also discuss the types of care he or she wants. Settling these issues now can help reassure both of you.
Read on for tips to help you care for a person with dementia at home.
