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COPING STRATEGIES
ACTING TO REDUCE PROBLEMS

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's Disease is never going to be easy, but there are a number of practical ways to reduce stress and minimise problems.

Parts of the daily routine that can cause difficulties and may need careful planning include

DIFFICULT BEHAVIOURS

The progression of the disease and individual symptoms vary from individual to individual. However, certain problems are commonly experienced by individuals with dementia and their carers. These include

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