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Alzheimer's and other dementias: Long-term care options
Keeping your loved one at home
Considering residential care options
Sharing the load improves care
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Home health services
Respite care services
Adult care centers
Geriatric care managers
Assisted living
Specialized dementia care
Nursing home
Continuing care retirement communities
Choosing the type of care
Planning ahead is best
Considering residential care options
Sharing the load improves care
Content
Home health services
Respite care services
Adult care centers
Geriatric care managers
Assisted living
Specialized dementia care
Nursing home
Continuing care retirement communities
Choosing the type of care
Planning ahead is best
Planning ahead is best
Seeking help can ease the physical and emotional burdens of caregiving — and the earlier you consider the options, the better. If you make plans early, you can take time to study the resources in your community and learn about costs. Early planning may also enable the person with dementia to express personal preferences for future care.
