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Alzheimer's Disease: More than Just Memory Loss

If you or someone close to you has Alzheimer's disease, chances are you're asking questions about the condition faster than your doctor can answer them. The Internet gives you access to information, outside of office hours, that enables you to find quick answers to urgent questions, and also helps you ask doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals the right questions. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

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Alzheimer's Help

Unless you have training in healthcare or you have been prepared to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease, you may need extra help. The tasks are numerous and feedback or appreciation can be hard to come by. It's important for you to know when and where to turn for assistance.

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Alzheimer's associations, both local and national, are often the best places to start when looking for help.

Do your research on how to find care well before you actually anticipate needing assistance. When a situation arises, you may have to make a decision quickly and won't have time to carefully contemplate your options.

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MedlinePlus has a "Go Local" portal, a guide that covers the entire United States. Some states have "Complete Go Local Coverage," while some only have basic (hospital coverage). After clicking on your state, choose your city from the drop-down menu. You can further refine your search by choosing a hospital specialty or hospital services. You are then provided a list of hospitals, nursing homes, support groups, even adult day services.

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CareGivers USA is a non-commercial directory of community-based caregiver support services. By entering your state or zip code, you are provided with a list of senior services. You can search for services that are provided in languages other than English, too: they offer listings for services provided in Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Vietnamese.

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The AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides a section called "Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care." You'll find information on the different types of long-term care that are available, how to assess the quality of home care versus nursing home care, and how to pay for the services.

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The Eldercare Search section of the Department of Health & Human Services is another site that can help locate services for your loved one. Fill out a form stating your needs and your location, and you'll get the name and contact information of a group that may be helpful.

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The HealthCentral Network site, part of the Family Caregiver Alliance, provides a state-by-state resource. Click on your state on the map provided to find a list of resources for the area.

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The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers has a Web site that allows you to do a region-specific search for care managers. The site discusses how to find the right care manager, suggests questions to ask, and provides ways to assess whether the person you are hiring is qualified to do the job.

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