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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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This brochure offers helpful advice on caring for your loved one with Alzheimer's. Topics covered include daily activities (bathing, eating, dressing), incontinence, identification bracelets, home safety, and driving.
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Soundview Medical Supply
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This webpage provides practical advice and information for caregivers on helping loved ones with activities of daily living (ADL's).
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ElderCare Online
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This web page lists possible fears and problems your loved one may have that you should take into consideration when attempting to give a bath and ways to adapt the bath to your loved one's needs. It also provides tips on grooming, with sections on hair, shaving, nails, and teeth.
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Alzheimer's Society (United Kingdom)
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This web page shares advice on helping bathe a loved one with dementia while respecting the person's dignity.
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Alzheimer's Association
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This printable fact sheet examines some of the causes for incontinence and provides tips for dealing with this problem.
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Better Health Channel (Australia – Victoria)
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This web page provides advice on how to deal with appetite loss, overeating, sweet cravings, and problems at the table in persons with dementia. There is also a section of ideas on where to find help as well as a list of things to remember when you encounter eating problems.
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MyDr.com.au
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This web page provides a checklist of eating problems offers solutions to them. Topics covered include problems with the appetite center, recognition of food or eating tasks, physical problems, behavior problems, and distracting environments.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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This handout provides a comprehensive checklist for household safety in various rooms. The resource list at the end also lists some common safety items you may wish to install, along with their average prices, so that you can plan for what you might need.
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DementiaCareCentral original content
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This page provides suggestions for caregivers on helping a loved one use the toliet. The toliet's ease of reach, ease of identification, and ease of use are three considerations that are discussed.
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Aetna InteliHealth
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This webpage has suggestions for individuals who are diagnosed with dementia on how to stay organized, safe, and healthy. Search again
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