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Dementia Caregiving Companion

How to Provide Effective Home Care for Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias, Preserve Memory, & Prevent Burnout - Includes the Caregiver Self Care Guide

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Dementia Caregiving Companion

By: Ben Clardy
Narrated by: Catherine Hein Carter
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Helping Caregivers Find Balance For Steadfast Caregiving

For the millions thrust into the unexpected role of dementia caregiver, this comprehensive guide offers essential support and practical solutions. Whether caring for aging parents, a spouse, or another loved one, you'll find the tools needed to navigate this challenging journey.

This guide covers:

  • Fundamental approaches to dementia caregiving
  • Strategies for managing memory loss and dementia progression
  • Creating joyful moments despite challenges
  • Essential self-care practices to prevent burnout
  • Lifestyle modifications that may slow dementia progression
  • Solutions for common challenges like sundowning and wandering
  • Technology integration for enhanced care and safety

Written for both caregivers and those diagnosed with dementia, this book serves as a steadfast companion through the caregiving journey. Learn practical techniques to provide excellent care while protecting your own well-being.

Discover how to thrive, not just survive, in your caregiving role.

Start your path to balanced and steadfast caregiving today!

©2024 Ben Clardy (P)2024 Ben Clardy
Aging Parents Long-Term & Elder Care Physical Illness & Disease Relationships Dementia Alzheimer's Disease
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What an amazing insightful book

I can’t say enough about how thankful I am for this book. Caring for my mom with dementia has been a journey full of love but also exhaustion and moments of feeling lost. This guide offered me the kind of support I didn’t realize I needed, with tips on preserving her memory and managing daily care that felt immediately useful. What really struck me, though, was the reminder to take care of myself, too—something I’d been neglecting in all the chaos. This book feels like a compassionate friend, gently guiding you through the hardest days, reminding you that your well-being truly matters. If you’re on this path, it’s a must-read.

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A Comforting Guide for Caregivers

This audiobook has been such a helpful resource as I care for a family member with dementia. The narrator’s voice is warm and compassionate, making it feel like I’m getting advice from someone who truly understands the challenges. It covers practical tips, but also touches on the emotional side, which was comforting to hear. I felt more prepared and supported after listening. If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, I’d highly recommend this guide.

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Caregiving with Insight and Compassion

This book feels like having an experienced guide gently walk through the highs and lows of caregiving. The chapter on navigating emotional burnout stood out, not because it just listed tips, but because it shared small, real-life scenarios that mirrored everyday challenges caregivers face. That blend of relatability and advice brought an unexpected sense of reassurance.

The inclusion of memory aids and technology recommendations added a modern touch, and the examples of communication techniques were both actionable and compassionate. It doesn’t just speak to caregivers—it seems to truly understand them. For someone starting this path or even seasoned in caregiving, this feels less like a manual and more like a companion.

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Resourceful for Dementia Caregivers

This audiobook was a lifesaver for me as a caregiver. It explained how to care for someone with dementia in a clear and kind way. The tips for managing daily routines and handling memory loss were really helpful. I felt more confident after learning how to handle difficult situations with patience and understanding. Highly recommended !

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helpful and informative

This resource offers practical advice that makes daily challenges easier to handle. The self-care guide for caregivers is a helpful reminder to prioritize personal well-being. Its tips for memory preservation and burnout prevention are invaluable, making it essential for anyone caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Highly recommended for caregivers seeking guidance and support.

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Compassionate care in audio form

Ben Clardy has optimized a pleasent, compassionate, and helpful guide to caring for someone going through the overwhelming and often confusing journey of cognitive decline. However, things can be made better, and the author does a fantastic job of highlighting how this can be done by focusing on proper ways of coping with behavioral changes in traits and personality habits, powerful communication-helping methods, and all while not overlooking self-care (because let’s face it, we need to be in tip top shape if we are to properly help!).

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Helpful Guide

If you are in the position to care for someone with Dementia, I believe this would be a great book to listen to if you are looking for practical tips and a realistic view to manage day-to-day challenges with the emphasis on taking care of yourself, too, along the way. Great listen and highly recommended!

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Useful and Heartfelt Support for Dementia Care

This audiobook is a thoughtful book for anyone struggling to care for a loved one with dementia. It’s filled with easy-to-follow advice on managing everyday struggles like memory loss, sundowning, and wandering and also gives tips on how to care for yourself and avoid burnout. The book is both realistic and uplifting, and helps you find joy even on tough days. Whether you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or loved one, this guide provides the support you need to handle the journey with patience and strength. My mother has dementia and I'm in charge of her care, so this really hit home. Thanks.

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I learned a lot!

Not only does this audiobook give advice, it also really gets the problems caregivers face by giving them a sympathetic voice along with useful tips. It has clear advice on how to deal with changes in behavior like sundowning and straying, as well as self-care tips to keep you from getting burned out. There are also modern tools and holistic therapies that are used to make the trip easier. This book is like having an experienced friend by your side, helping you care for your loved one while also taking care of yourself. Every caregiver needs to have it.

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A Lifeline for Caregivers

This audiobook gave me tools and hope I didn't know I needed. It's packed with practical tips that I could use immediately, like how to handle difficult moments with more patience and understanding. What really stood out was the focus on self-care for caregivers. If you're caring for someone with dementia, this is an essential guide to help you stay strong and compassionate.

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