You are caring for someone who has dementia. Below are some questions you may want to ask your doctor or nurse to help you take care of that person.
Are there ways that I can help someone with their memory around the home?
How should I talk with someone who is losing or has lost their memory?
How can I help someone with dressing? Are some clothes or shoes easier?
What is the best way to react when the person I am caring for becomes confused, hard to manage, or does not sleep well?
What should I do if the person I'm caring for wanders around?
How can I keep the person I'm caring for from hurting themselves around the house?
What are the signs that driving is becoming unsafe?
What diet should I give this person?
What to ask your doctor about dementia; Alzheimer's - what to ask your doctor; Cognitive impairment - what to ask your doctor
Updated by: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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