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You can find many others in your same situation on the Internet. Do a search for Alzheimer's Disease support groups or organizations in your area. Or check your local newspaper for any regular Alzheimer's support group meetings in your town. Ask your doctor about the latest treatments and research regarding Alzheimer's, or even any clinical trials you or your loved one may be able to participate in. Look up the latest research online to get information on the latest Alzheimer's treatments, how Alzheimer's is detected, how you get it (such as through genetics), early warning signs of Alzheimer's, memory impairment, and geriatric care in your community. To learn more about this disease and memory impairment, search directory listings near you for Alzheimer's care and services facilities, or by talking with your doctor. Research the facility's or service's background and make sure it has a good reputation in the industry with an impeccable track record. Contact a few different facilities and check each one out. Make sure the building or office is clean, with courteous, respectful staff members. Inquire if the clinic or service is part of a local, national or international entity, and what if any affiliations it has. Speak with a manager or specialist about aging services, disabled services, training, assistance, rehabilitation, assisted living possibilities, senior housing, Medicaid acceptance, and community resources. You want to find a safe, qualified, Alzheimer's care facility or agency that will treat you or your older loved one with respect and privacy, providing the best possible care in aging services. A case manager can advise you on the next step, whether that means home health care, assisted living, geriatric care, rehab hospital, disabled housing, senior housing or a nursing home. Get insurance information beforehand, and inquire as to what types of assistance are available.
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