A caregiver is a person who provides needed help to an aging or infirmed loved one. Caregivers may supply emotional support, physical assistance, financial assistance, and many other types of care. Regardless of the situation, there are several guidelines to consider when you provide care for an adult friend or relative. Whatever the specifics of your situation, there are some important basic guidelines to remember when you provide care for a loved one: Preserve dignity Invol

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Memory problems are typically one of the first warning signs of cognitive loss. According to the National Institute on Aging, in addition to memory problems, someone with Alzheimer's disease may experience one or more of the following signs: Gets lost. Has trouble handling money and paying bills. Repeats questions. Takes longer to complete normal daily tasks. Displays poor judgment. Loses things or misplacing them in odd pl