Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias

Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease

Find suggestions for activities that family members and friends can do with their loved one's with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

Alzheimer's Caregiving: Changes in Communication Skills

Get tips on how to improve verbal and nonverbal communication with a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Managing Personality and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's

Get tips for coping with personality and behavior changes, such as pacing or feeling sad, that are common in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Coping with Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease

Understand the possible causes of agitation and aggression related to Alzheimer's, and learn how to respond to troubling behavior.

Alzheimer's and Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia

Learn how to react and keep things calm when a person with Alzheimer's experiences hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia.

Tips for Coping with Sundowning

Get tips for coping with sundowning—restlessness or agitation in the late afternoon and early evening in a person with Alzheimer's.

6 Tips for Managing Sleep Problems in Alzheimer's

Get caregiving tips for managing sleep problems in someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

Wandering and Alzheimer's Disease

Learn how to make changes at home to discourage someone with Alzheimer's disease from wandering.

When a Person with Alzheimer's Rummages and Hides Things

Take steps to protect belongings while letting a person with Alzheimer's rummage through drawers and other storage areas.

Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer's Disease

Get tips to involve people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in daily activities and outings, including gardening, going out to eat, and traveling.

Staying Physically Active with Alzheimer's

Get tips for starting a simple, safe exercise program at home for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

Healthy Eating and Alzheimer's Disease

Healthy foods like fruit and vegetables can help people with Alzheimer's dementia. Get tips to maintain health and weight and keep a cooking routine.

Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming: Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips

Get safety tips and advice for helping someone with Alzheimer's disease take a bath or shower, care for their teeth and nails, get dressed, and more.

Managing Medicines for a Person With Alzheimer's

Get tips to help people with Alzheimer's take medicine safely. A pillbox and other reminders can reduce confusion. A doctor or pharmacist can help.

Alzheimer's Disease: Common Medical Problems

When caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, watch for these common medical problems, including fever, pneumonia, dehydration, incontinence, and falls.

Going to the Hospital: Tips for Dementia Caregivers

Going to the hospital can be stressful for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Know what to expect and how to prepare for an ER or hospital visit.

Finding Long-Term Care for a Person with Alzheimer's

Looking for long-term care for someone with Alzheimer's? Learn about different facilities, questions to ask, and how to make moving day easier.

Getting Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving

Looking for respite care or help with Alzheimer's caregiving? Learn about supportive resources like home care, adult day care, meal services, and hospice.

Helping Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer's Disease

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, use these tips to help educate family and friends about the disease and how to interact with the person with Alzheimer's.

Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's Disease

Get tips to help children, teens, and grandchildren understand Alzheimer's disease, plus ideas for spending time together.

Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Learn how to balance busy holiday activities with everyday care for a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Changes in Intimacy and Sexuality in Alzheimer's Disease

Learn how to cope with changes in a relationship as Alzheimer's or another dementia progresses. Find out about changes in intimacy, sexuality, and sex.

Home Safety and Alzheimer's Disease

Get home safety tips for a person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Learn about home safety products, potential dangers, injury and fall prevention, and more.

Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimer's Disease

Get room-by-room home safety tips to keep a person with Alzheimer's safe throughout the home, including the bathroom, living room, bedroom, and kitchen.

Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease

Recognize signs that someone with Alzheimer's should stop driving and learn what to do when driving becomes unsafe.

Alzheimer's Caregiving: Caring for Yourself

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's? Learn how to get help from family, friends, and others. Care for your own physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Caring for a Person With Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Get advice for caregiving during late-stage Alzheimer's. Read how to keep someone comfortable, care for skin and feet, help with eating, and avoid pressure ulcers.

Legal and Financial Planning for People with Dementia

Find out when and how to start making legal and financial plans for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Advance directive, will, and other terms are defined.

Managing Money Problems in Alzheimer's Disease

Money problems may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Learn the warning signs and what a family member can do to help prevent financial abuse.