A guide to living with alzheimers disease warner lambert co morris plains nj this book is designed to take caregivers through the basics of patient care and to give them the information needed to guide them through the medical legal and financial issues that accompany alzheimers disease. Caring for a person with alzheimers disease your easy to use guide get alzheimers caregiving information and advice in this comprehensive easy to read guide learn caregiving tips safety information common medical problems and how to care for yourself you are visiting the nia publications ordering portal. Avoid multiple or prolonged naps during the day this can minimize the risk of getting days and nights reversed reduce distractions turn off the tv and minimize other distractions at mealtime and during conversations to make it easier for the person with dementia to focus. You can go for a drive visit a park or take a short walk even sitting on a balcony or in the backyard can be relaxing consider outside group activities designed for those with alzheimers or dementia senior centers community centers or adult day care programs may host these types of activities. If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia this guide is for you it will tell you more about their condition and how it can affect them over time you may be supporting a partner friend or family member you may or may not see yourself as caring for them or think of yourself as their carer