Understanding Alzheimer's

What do you say when a loved one asks the same question again and again? How can you help with a shower while protecting tjeir pricacy? When does a change in confusion need urgent attention?

Understanding Alzheimer's: A Practical Guide for Caregivers by Jerriane Fisher is a short, plain-language guide for family members and frieds caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It pairs everyday examples with practical steps you can use after a diagnosis and as care needs chang.

Inside, you will find guidance on how to:
Prepare for medical appointments and describe the changes you've noticed.
Respond to repeated questions and build routines around what your loved one can still do
Help with bathing, dressing, and meals while respecting thier prefences
make a plan for wandering and recognize when sudden changes may require emergency help.
Share caregiving responsibilities and prepare for changes in care.

Five worksheets give you space to create a care profile, prepare for appointments, track changes, make a saftey plan, and hand off care to someone you trust.