If the person you are caring for is experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, keeping track of behavioral, physical, and emotional changes may help the doctor make informed decisions about treatment. It can also help you see how your loved one is doing over time.

You can print out a copy of this Alzheimer's Symptom Tracker and bring it to your next doctor's appointment. Your doctor will rate your loved one's ability to perform daily activities, behavioral symptoms, and thinking skills using a widely accepted Alzheimer's disease assessment scale.

After your doctor's visit, use the Alzheimer's Symptom Tracker to rate your loved one's symptoms each month. Compare your rating to the first one made by your doctor to see if things have improved, stayed the same, or gotten worse each month and over time.

Bring the Alzheimer's Symptom Tracker to every visit with your doctor to discuss the results.