How
could this
happen?
I can't
do this
alone.
What's
going to
happen
next?
How
will I
manage?
What
do I
need to
know?
 
 
How
could this
happen?
Understanding what you're up against can help you face the coming challenges. Here you'll find a description of what Alzheimer's disease is and what may cause it. You'll also learn the symptoms and markers of this disease and the resulting dementia.
What's
going to
happen
next?
Alzheimer's disease can affect the patient in many ways. Learn about diagnosis and tests, the stages of the disease, and the physical, emotional, and financial toll it can take on the patient's caregivers and family members.
How
will I
manage?
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be a full-time job. Here, you'll find options for getting help. You'll also explore the many issues you should be prepared to face as you take on the role of caregiver.
I can't
do this
alone.
Over 5 million people worldwide are suffering from Alzheimer's disease, many of whom are experiencing mild to moderate dementia. As a caregiver, you are not alone. Here, you'll find information on how to care for yourself during this difficult time.
What
do I
need to
know?
This site is a resource for Alzheimer's disease dementia patient caregivers. You'll find helpful information and tools for understanding Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the symptoms. As a caregiver, you'll learn tips and strategies for taking care of yourself as well as the patient, and get links to caregiver support as well as connections to members of the medical community and the information they have to share. And you'll see video clips from a documentary chronicling the stories of several Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.