Overview

Alzheimer’s explained
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Alzheimer’s explained

Changes in our brains can change the way we think, feel, and behave.
What is agitation in Alzheimer’s disease?
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What is agitation in Alzheimer’s disease?

A guide to the symptoms and causes of episodes of agitation in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s agitation explained
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Alzheimer’s agitation explained

A person with Alzheimer’s may experience agitation or verbal or physical outbursts, even if they weren't known before the diagnosis.

Treatment

Agitation in Alzheimer's: Strategies for treatment adherence
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Agitation in Alzheimer's: Strategies for treatment adherence

Strategies for adhering to multiple medications for Alzheimer’s disease, agitation, and other health conditions.
How can Alzheimer’s-related agitation be treated?
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How can Alzheimer’s-related agitation be treated?

The medications and non-medication approaches to treating agitation in people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s agitation: questions for a loved one’s appointment
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Alzheimer’s agitation: questions for a loved one’s appointment

Questions to guide caregivers when talking to a loved one’s healthcare provider about behavioral changes caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

Caregiving

Kris and Mary: how dementia has strengthened their bond
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Kris and Mary: how dementia has strengthened their bond

There are many responsibilities in being a caregiver. Kris discusses how she cares for her grandmother and prioritizes her well-being.
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease
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Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease

How to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease.
Home safety modifications for Alzheimer’s disease
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Home safety modifications for Alzheimer’s disease

Strategies for creating a home environment that promotes safety and familiarity for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
What are good activities for a person with Alzheimer's disease?
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What are good activities for a person with Alzheimer's disease?

Try these tips for choosing an activity your loved one can enjoy, with suggestions for activities that you might consider.