About Alzheimer's Disease: Helping Families and Caregivers

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter is all about helping families cope with their loved one's illness. Whether it's a spouse, child, or grandchild, the stress of seeing your loved one affected by Alzheimer's or other dementias can be overwhelming. Helping a Child Whose Grandparent Has Alzheimer's Talking with and helping a child whose grandparent has Alzheimer's disease may be particularly challenging. Important ideas include addressing common fears, providing explanations and reassurance, and talking frequently about what is going on... Read more Coping With Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Learning as much as you can about Alzheimer's disease and taking an active role in your loved one's health care are just two of the many tips for coping with your loved one's illness... Read more Types of Caregiver Support Finding caregiver support services in your community may not be as easy as it sounds. Learn not only how to find services, but also which ones seem to help the most.... Read more Resources and Services Whether you have Alzheimer's or are caring for someone with the disease, you don't have to do it alone. Learn about services you may need as the disease progresses, products and organizations that can help, and how to get involved in volunteer or advocacy work. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Caregivers Alzheimers Stages of Alzheimers Elderly Disease Old Age Disease Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement