Stages / Behaviors
As Alzheimer's and other dementias progress, behaviors change — as does your role as caregiver. While changes in behavior can be challenging, we have resources to help you through each stage of the disease.
Support is available.
Online Tools
Alzheimer's Navigator™
Take our caregiver support survey and get customized action steps.
Care Team Calendar
Organize offers to help with caregiving using our online tool.
Message Boards
Connect with caregivers going through similar experiences.
Understand Behaviors
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Top Five Tips
Try not to take behaviors personally.
Remain patient and calm.
Explore pain as a trigger.
Don't argue or try to convince.
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Accept behaviors as a reality of the disease and try to work through it.
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