No two people experience Alzheimer's disease in the same way. People with the disease can maximize their ability to function in daily life with drug treatments and adjustments to daily routines. As time goes on, the need for care assistance will increase.
This section provides information on care strategies for Alzheimer's symptoms. Because of the disease's unpredictable course, there is no way to predict what a caregiver's role will involve. Responsibilities can include making important legal decisions, managing changes in a loved one's behavior, and helping him or her maintain hygiene.
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