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"Courage does not always
roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again
tomorrow.' "
Mary Anne Radmacher Hershey
Published March 2002 by: The
Kansas Department on Aging,
New England Building,
503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas
66603-3404
Phone in Kansas :
(800) 432-3535
In Topeka or out of state (785) 296-4986
Alzheimer's
Or as my Grandmaw used to say about her husband who was
'Lacking', paw's gots a case of the "Old-Timers"
The responsibility of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease can be a rewarding experience. However, caregivers also experience mixed emotions. Love for your family member and the satisfaction you derive from helping, may coexist with feelings of physical and emotional exhaustion. There can also be frustration knowing you have no control over what happens in the disease process and difficulty accepting the decline of the special person for whom you are giving care.
In the following pages the progression and management of Alzheimer's disease is presented. You will also find practical tips to help you cope. Even though there is no known cure at this time for Alzheimer's disease, the following information will offer you hope and assist you in enhancing the quality of life for your loved one and you.
In 1993, the Kansas Department on Aging and the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service published "A Caregivers Guide For Alzheimer's and Related Disorders." That initial guide was requested by a multitude of caregivers, health care professionals and advocates for persons afflicted with various types of dementia. A second printing was completed in 1996. This revised guide is the result of the study of current research, treatment and caregiving information.
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1. The Basics
2. The 3 Stages
3. Prevention
4. Tips for Caregivers
Table of Contents:
Is It Alzheimer's Disease? Ten Warning Signs
Chapter One Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter Two Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter Three The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter Four Communicating With the Person With Dementia
Chapter Five Activities for Memory Impaired Adults
Chapter Six Physical Needs and Safety
Chapter Seven Coping With Difficult Behavior
Chapter Eight Legal and Financial Responsibilities
Chapter Nine Community Assistance
Chapter Ten Caregiver Support
Chapter Eleven Medications for Treating Dementia Symptoms
Chapter Twelve Spiritual Needs
Chapter Thirteen Nursing Home Care
Chapter Fourteen Preparing for the End of Life
Organizations With Information
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) by Planning Service Area
Statewide Toll-Free Numbers
Resources
Health Directive Forms
Visit KDOA on the web at: www.agingkansas.org/index.htm The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) provides services and educational materials without discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, contact KDOA at (800) 432-3535, TDD (785) 291-3167.