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This booklet is free and discusses the following:
- Stages of Alzheimer's disease
- How to care for a person with Alzheimer's
- Caring for yourself
- When to get help
- Medications and common medical problems
- Copping with late stage Alzheimer's
For a hard copy of the booklet, contact the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 1-800-438-4380 or www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers
This booklet discusses the safety concerns of persons with Alzheimer's disease, safety interventions for the home environment, driving, and planning for emergencies. It was produced by the National Institutes on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Education and Research (ADEAR) Center. Hard copies of this booklet are available by calling: 1-800-438-4380 or by online request at www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers.
This handout describes common bathing issues and helpful interventions for making it a more enjoyable experience.
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