Taking Care of a Father with Alzheimer's Disease

Having a father with Alzheimer's means the caregiver will have to face challenges they never thought of, including memory loss, wandering, Sundowner's Syndrome, mood swings, aggression and trouble caring for themselves. Get the support you need at AgingCare.com

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Father's Day Memories: Dementia or Not, He’ll Always Be Your Dad
Father's Day is a great time -- to remember the person your father used to be before Dementia or Alzheimer's disease set in. The truth is: your dad is still that person, and always will be.

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Q&A with the Experts on Father With Alzheimer's

I just moved my father, who has Alzheimer's disease, into a nursing home. I feel so guilty. What can I do?
To overcome the guilt, try reminding yourself that you just took the steps necessary to ensure that your father will be living in a nursing home where he’ll be safe, and able to get the care and attention he needs for Alzheimer's Disease.
Dad has Alzheimer's. Is it too late for him to name a power of attorney?
If your father's Alzheimer's disease has progressed to the point that he is unable to understand the concept of giving you the right to make his financial decisions, it is too late for him to sign a Power of Attorney (POA).
Dad is in a nurse home 50 miles away. How can the family be there for him?
A parent with Alzheimer's who is in a nursing, keep in mind is that your father needs quality visits from you, not quantity.
Both my parents have dementia. Should I quit my job to care for them?
It is very difficult to care for one parent with dementia, but to have two parents with dementia and to be taking on this task alone is very overwhelming and a daunting task.
What happens if someone with dementia forgets to check the mailbox and pay the bills?
If your elderly father forgets pick up the mail, a daily money manager might be able to help.
My Father Used to be so Kind. He's Now Using Lots of Profanity. How Do I Handle Him?
When I was taking care of my elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed for over a year), no one warned me that inhibitions gradually fade and that profanity can often occur.
Dad's Sense of Reality is Gone. What Do I Do?
When your elderly parent has dementia or Alzheimer's enter you father's reality wherever he may be. What your father is thinking and feeling is his reality. It is counterproductive to change it.
Dad eats everything in sight - how do I get him to stop?
I had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.

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