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Caregiving

Living with Alzheimer's disease means caring for the patient -- and caring for the caregiver. Here's how to manage both of those tasks.

  1. Caregiving Essentials

    1. When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s: Where to Begin
    2. Your Role as Caregiver
    3. A Caregiver’s Checklist for Daily Care
    4. When Your Significant Other Has Alzheimer's
    5. Early-Onset Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide
    6. Alzheimer’s and Self-Care
    7. Tips for Easier Personal Care
    8. Alzheimer’s and Surgery

  2. Caregiver Stress & Self-Care

    1. Caregiving: Asking for What You Need
    2. Caregivers: Facing Guilt When You Need Help

  3. Legal & Financial Matters

    1. Alzheimer's and Legal Issues
    2. Advance Directives
    3. Alzheimer's and Financial Planning

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