Disaster Preparedness

People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of the person...

Wandering

Many people with Alzheimer’s disease wander away from their home or caregiver. As the caregiver, you need to know how to limit wandering and prevent the person from becoming lost. This will help keep the personn safe and give you greater peace of mind. Download...

Rummaging and Hiding Things

Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. He or she also may hide items around the house. This behavior can be annoying or even dangerous for...

UTIs

Out of the blue, your loved one is continually running to the bathroom, having aggressive outbursts or displaying a sharp decline in mental function. Don’t let sudden changes in routines, behaviors or other symptoms like these fool you. While caregivers may...

Toileting Techniques

For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, the process of using the toilet typically requires more and more assistance as the brain disorder progresses. Caregivers might have to adjust a strategy that worked just one day before or totally...