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The responsibility of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease can be a rewarding experience. However, caregivers also experience mixed emotions. Love for your family member and the satisfaction you derive from helping, may coexist with feelings of physical and emotional exhaustion. There can also be frustration knowing you have no control over what happens in the disease process and difficulty accepting the decline of the special person for whom you are giving care.

In the following pages the progression and management of Alzheimer's disease is presented. You will also find practical tips to help you cope. Even though there is no known cure at this time for Alzheimer's disease, the following information will offer you hope and assist you in enhancing the quality of life for your loved one and you.

In 1993, the Kansas Department on Aging and the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service published "A Caregivers Guide For Alzheimer's and Related Disorders." That initial guide was requested by a multitude of caregivers, health care professionals and advocates for persons afflicted with various types of dementia. A second printing was completed in 1996. This revised guide is the result of the study of current research, treatment and caregiving information.

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Visit KDOA on the web at: www.agingkansas.org. The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) provides services and educational materials without discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, contact KDOA at (800) 432-3535, TDD (785) 291-3167.