15 Tips: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's

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1. Get the facts about Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s—an irreversible, progressive disorder that causes a decline in mental function—usually develops slowly over time. Over the course of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s experience memory loss, dementia, speech and language problems, personality changes, other symptoms, and often require assistance with daily living.

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