If a patient  with Alzheimer's disease is cared at home , the goal is to maintain patient health and safety.  But, taking care of a patient who presents the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in the comfort of his own is possible just in the initial phase and sometimes during the intermediate phase. During the end stage, the patient must be cared in a specialized institution. No matter the place, the rules of taking care of a person who presents the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease remain the same and I'll count some of them:a  safe environment, proper nutrition, regular sleep, proper hygiene and prompt resolution of other medical conditions are important for general good of the patient. Creating a safe environment, by ordering a room, using the locks on doors and cabinets. Maintaining proper nutrition is achieved by transforming the table into a positive experience. Maybe necessary to serve food that can be eaten by hand, which can be easily handled by a person with Alzheimer's. It’s indicated to accompany at the table throughout the food and limit opportunities to decrease confusion. Sleep disorders can be solved by discouraging sleep during the day and taking a glass of warm milk before bedtime. The bladder and fecal incontinence can be solved by encouraging walking to the bathroom several times during the day and fluid restriction before bedtime.

Solving behavior problems and loss of mental abilities is the biggest challenge for those who care for a patient with Alzheimer's. Strategies to address these issues do not lead to their elimination, but they are more easily accepted. Maximize remaining abilities. A ill person should be allowed to make decisions as long as he can still do so. The person must be helped to cope more easily in the environment. Place labels on objects around the patient and on familiar objects like photographs.



Establishing a good communication. Such discussions should not be considered inconsistent with the patient. Insurance must be provided and you must channel its attention on other activities. It’s indicated using words and simple sentences, easy and familiar.
It is also important that the health and abilities of a the person in charge of care to be first. There are some organizations that offer support to people taking care of patients with Alzheimer's.



*Placement in homes
Home care of persons with Alzheimer's is not always possible. Even in cases where the care is possible in the early stages, as the disease progresses, it becomes difficult to care at home as they develop new behavioral disorders or other problems arise that can not be solved at home. Also, the person in charge of care may develop health problems or nursing can become extremely difficult.
There are institutions that can be taken into account at some point, because patients with Alzheimer's will need constant care 24 hours in advanced stages. A decision on admission into a care home or institution can be very tough.