The LifeWorx Guide to Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Since 2004, LifeWorx has specialized in Alzheimer’s and dementia elderly care and has been consistently finding ways to simplify the process for our caregivers and clients. This resource guide is intended to answer your questions and offer suggestions as needed.

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General Questions

What are the signs of “normal” aging?What are the signs of "abnormal" aging?How does LifeWorx support a client's family in caring for someone that's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia?How can I prepare my loved one for an evaluation appointment?How do doctors assess memory problems and other symptoms?

About Alzheimer's and Dementia

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?What is dementia?What are the common forms of dementia?What are the top ten signs of Alzheimer's?What are the causes of Alzheimer's?What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease?What are Alzheimer's risk factors?How is Alzheimer's diagnosed?

Memory Care

When does someone need memory care?What is memory care?What services are provided in memory care facilities?Does long-term care insurance cover memory care?

Living a full life with Alzheimer's and Dementia

What kind of responsibilities does a dementia caregiver have?What kind of changes should I expect in each stage of Alzheimer's disease?How do you communicate with a loved one who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia?How do you tell someone you love that they have Alzheimer's?What kind of responsibilities does a dementia caregiver have?

Daily Care for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients

How do I ensure that my loved one’s home is dementia and Alzheimer’s-proof?How can I manage medication for a person with Alzheimer's?What are ways I can provide personal care and hygiene to a loved one?What can cause sleep problems for dementia patients?What is sundowning, and how is it treated?How can I ensure a loved one gets the best possible sleep?

Legal, Financial, and End-of-Life Planning

What medical decisions should I consider when long-term and medical planning?What legal, financial, and health care planning documents do I need if my loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia?What plans should I make now in preparation for a time I may be less engaged in making decisions?

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