Overview
Initial Situation
Visits to a Physician
Daughter's Initial Attemps
Psychiatric Assessment
Dementia Specialist
Behavior Modification
Keeping Him Busy
Summary
References
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Jacqueline Marcell
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References
Alzheimer's Disease Resources
Alzheimer's Association
Disease, treatment, news, glossary, links to local chapters, site map.
Canadian Alzheimer Society
Disease, treatment, information for physicians, more.
Clinical trials
NIH.
Klafki HW, Staufenbiel M, Kornhuber J, Wiltfang J.
. Therapeutic approaches to Alzheimer's disease. Brain. 2006 Nov;129(Pt 11):2840-55.
MedlinePlus®: Alzheimer's Disease
News, links, diagnosis, research, clinical trials, organizations.
National Council on Aging
National Institute on Aging
Health information, Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Service (ADEAR), links.
Surgeon General's Report Older Adults and Mental Health (1999)
Elder Rage
Warner ML. The complete guide to Alzheimer's-proofing your home. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press; 1998.
Caregiving Resources
Adult day care
Lists of state and local agencies to help with adult care.
Eldercare locator
Connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services.
Find a geriatric care manager
Also has a list of caregiving resources
National Senior Citizen Law Center
Nursing home compare
Provide information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
Resources for caregivers
Resources for Missouri seniors
Strength for caring
Caregiver tips, daily care responsibilities (bathing, bladder, wound, etc.), housing choices, etc.
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