Daughter's role changes after father diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. July 18, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Daughter's role changes after father diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease By the time Hillary Han was a senior in high school, her mind was set on pursuing a career in politics, and she began applying to colleges. Everything changed for her when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Plan ahead when dressing or grooming someone living with Alzheimer's Helping a person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. While these tasks may become frustrating in the later stages of the disease, planning can help simplify the process. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected   Your Local Community Iowa Chapter     Activities can provide meaningful benefits and reduce stress People living with Alzheimer's disease don't have to give up the activities that they love. In addition to enhancing quality of life, activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation and can help reduce caregiver stress. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2018 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.