The Alzheimer’s & Dementia guide offers clear, compassionate direction for families navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of cognitive decline. It acknowledges the grief, confusion, and exhaustion caregivers face, while reassuring them that they are not failing and do not have to manage this journey alone. The guide clarifies what caregivers should document, what questions to ask, and when to involve medical, legal, and care-coordination professionals—because dementia fundamentally changes how decisions must be made.
It also explains the critical concepts of capacity and consent, encourages building a specialist team early, and outlines how care needs evolve over time. Safety risks, wandering, medication issues, behavioral changes, and caregiver burnout are highlighted as cues to seek immediate help. Additional pages provide trusted resources including the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers, and national dementia-care tools. Together, the guide offers clarity, next steps, and support for one of the most overwhelming family challenges.
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia guide offers clear, compassionate direction for families navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of cognitive decline. It acknowledges the grief, confusion, and exhaustion caregivers face, while reassuring them that they are not failing and do not have to manage this journey alone. The guide clarifies what caregivers should document, what questions to ask, and when to involve medical, legal, and care-coordination professionals—because dementia fundamentally changes how decisions must be made.
It also explains the critical concepts of capacity and consent, encourages building a specialist team early, and outlines how care needs evolve over time. Safety risks, wandering, medication issues, behavioral changes, and caregiver burnout are highlighted as cues to seek immediate help. Additional pages provide trusted resources including the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers, and national dementia-care tools. Together, the guide offers clarity, next steps, and support for one of the most overwhelming family challenges.