Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. As the disease progresses you will have to do more and more for that person. Their mood and personality might begin to change. You have to do your best to help them maintain a healthy daily routine while at the same time assisting with basic skills. As a person with Alzheimer’s progresses from the early to the middle stages of the disease, they will have increasing difficulties taking care of themselves. You need to create a safe home environment for your loved one and check in at least once a day – more often as the disease progresses. Anyone with Alzheimer’s needs to stay mentally and physically active. That means playing word games, listening to music, and reading, as well as engaging in a regular exercise routine. Helping the person to keep socially active is also important. All of this can sound overwhelming and in most cases, it can be, especially in the latter stages of the disease. Many family members find that caring for a person with Alzheimer’s is a full-time job – and a rather stressful one. For that reason, many people hire professional caregivers to help take care of their affected loved ones. A trained caregiver can reduce the burden and stress of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and provide the care and companionship they need.