Alzheimer’s caregiving

Caregiving is an important job, and caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease comes with unique challenges. Find tips for responding to changes in communication and behavior, providing everyday care, and finding help when needed.

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.

Older adult with Alzheimer's playing a board game with a friend

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.

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.

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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.

A woman with Alzheimer's talks with a doctor

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.

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.

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.

Alzheimer's caregiver calling ADEAR Center for information and referral services

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.

2 people holding hands on a hospital bed

Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers

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

An older man and woman looking at each while eating breakfast during the holidays

Six Tips To Make Mealtimes Easier for People With Alzheimer’s Disease

View an infographic on how to make mealtimes easier for people with Alzheimer's.