Families of people with Alzheimer's disease often complain that physicians don't adequately explain what they need to know. To avoid feeling isolated, learn everything you can about the disease and about dealing with the person who has Alzheimer's. An excellent place to start is the Alzheimer's Association. It has assembled a wealth of information from health professionals and caregivers, including practical guides for managing nearly any problem you might encounter.
The Alzheimer's Association organizes family support groups where caregivers share their problems and solutions. The online blogs and message boards are helpful sources, too. The organization also connects families with community resources, including adult day care programs (many of which are specifically geared toward patients with dementia) and in-home respite services.
Families of people with Alzheimer's disease often complain that
physicians don't adequately explain what they need to know. To
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Dr. John Growdon answered:Families of people with Alzheimer's disease often complain that physicians don't adequately explain what they need to know. To avoid feeling isolated, learn everything you can about the disease and about dealing with the person who has Alzheimer's. An excellent place to start is the Alzheimer's Association. It has assembled a wealth of information from health professionals and caregivers, including practical guides for managing nearly any problem you might encounter.
