Patient Education Guide - Dementia Care

UPDATED December 2023

This Patient Education Guide was developed to help family, friends and those who care for the people living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

•What is Dementia?

•Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Facts

•Anatomy of the Brain

•Normal Aging vs. Alzheimer’s/Dementia

•Diagnosing Dementia

•Types of Dementia

•Stages of Dementia

•Tips on Managing Symptoms, Needs and Behaviors

•General Safety Tips

•The Last Few Months of Life

•Caring for the Caregiver

•10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

•Infection Prevention and Alzheimer’s Dementia

•Conclusion

•Location of Important Documents with My Wishes

•My Contact Numbers

•Questions to Ask My Doctor

•Personal Notes to my Doctor/Family/Caregivers

•Medication Profile

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