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May 4, 2016
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Watch a special celebration of mothers and daughters living with Alzheimer’s
This Mother's Day, we’re celebrating the unique bond between mothers and daughters. Approximately two-thirds of dementia caregivers are women, and over one-third of dementia caregivers are daughters. Our video series features three women living with Alzheimer’s disease in conversation with their daughters about motherhood, their most important life lessons and living with and supporting each other through the Alzheimer’s journey.

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Use our checklist when choosing a care facility for someone living with Alzheimer’s
If a person living with Alzheimer's or other dementia prefers a communal environment or needs more care than can be provided at home, a residential facility may be the best option. Different types of facilities provide different levels of care, depending on the person's needs.
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Long-distance Alzheimer’s caregiving can be challenging
In today's world, many families are geographically spread apart and aren’t always able to provide hands-on care for a person living with Alzheimer’s. While living at a distance can complicate caregiving, we have resources to help.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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