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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Narrated by:
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Catherine Hein Carter
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Ben Clardy
About this listen
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)2025 Ben ClardyWhat listeners say about Dementia Caregiving Companion
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- Theodore Faison
- 11-20-24
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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- Joyce B
- 11-24-24
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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- Aspen Evergreen
- 11-10-24
A Great Guide!
I have been looking for an excellent caregiver guide for the clients I work with for a while. After listening to this audiobook, I will recommend it! Being a caregiver isn't easy, so any guide to support and help navigate our own needs is a great resource to have!
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- KP
- 11-24-24
Excellent!
A pleasant, sympathetic, and practical manual for taking care of someone experiencing the daunting and frequently perplexing process of cognitive decline has been optimized by Ben Clardy.By highlighting self-care, suitable coping strategies for behavioral adjustments in features and personality patterns, and efficient communication-helping tactics, the author does a fantastic job of demonstrating how this can be achieved.
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- Jacquie D
- 11-11-24
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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- TallStiletto
- 11-10-24
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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- Sandra Moss
- 11-21-24
A dementia caregiver toolbox
This is a solid manual for negotiating the difficulties of dementia caregiving. It provides clear care plans, self-care advice and guidance on managing behavioural changes and communication. The narrator's voice is sympathetic. First-time carers would find this to be the ideal tool.
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- Donald
- 12-09-24
Caregiver Support
This audiobook provided me with clear, compassionate guidance that truly eased the challenges of dementia caregiving. Ben Clardy’s wisdom and Catherine Hein Carter’s calming narration are a perfect combination
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- Amy Moore
- 12-16-24
A MUST-HAVE!!!
This is a comprehensive guide designed for those unexpectedly thrust into the role of dementia caregiver. It offers essential support and practical solutions, covering fundamental approaches to dementia care, strategies for managing memory loss, creating joyful moments, and essential self-care practices to prevent burnout. The guide also addresses lifestyle modifications to slow dementia progression, solutions for common challenges like sundowning and wandering, and the integration of technology for enhanced care and safety. Written for both caregivers and those diagnosed with dementia, this book provides practical techniques to deliver excellent care while ensuring caregivers maintain their well-being, helping them thrive in their caregiving journey.
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- The Fosters
- 11-21-24
A Great Guide for Caregivers
I thought this was a great listen for anyone dealing with caregiving and dementia. Some sections could be more in-depth, but the way the material is delivered more than makes up for some brief content.
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