Dementia Home

Dementia caregivers cope with repetitive questions, mood swings, lost personal space, and live with exhaustion, frustration, and anger. You may not know how to prepare. Dementia Home Care will help you maintain your humor and your emotional connection with your loved one longer.

Dementia: The Caregiver’s Survival Guide A compassionate, practical, and empowering roadmap for every caregiver navigating the challenges of dementia. Dementia doesn't just affect one person—it transforms the lives of everyone involved. If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, you're not alone—and this book is here to guide, support, and uplift you every step of the way. Dementia: The Caregiver’s Survival Guide is a powerful and essential resource that embraces the emotional, practical, and financial realities of caregiving. With a holistic and heart-centered approach, it ...

Providing dementia care is profoundly stressful for families and caregivers. People with dementia or Alzheimer’s experience emotional distress, which leads to behavioral complications and the need for institutional care. However, if families and caregivers are able to identify the emotional needs caused by dementia and understand which skills are lost and which remain, they can lower the behavioral complications and their own stress.

There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the US who suffer from dementia—a statistic that is only anticipated to increase as time goes on. As their condition worsens, patients become increasingly unable to care for themselves and have to rely on someone else, usually a loved one, to look after them.

Taking on the role of carer for someone with dementia can seem really daunting at first, but it will become much easier once you know what to expect and how to manage the process. The more prepared and equipped you are, the better for you as the carer and the person with dementia. Learn how important it is to develop routines and what to expect as dementia progresses. Discover how to manage daily care and other ways to prepare the person's home so they are safe and secure. Also, it will show how to tackle the tough topics, including when to decide they need more intensive care in a facility...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial, legal, and technological complexities of dementia caregiving? You're not alone. Millions of families struggle to balance the emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. "Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving" is your essential guide to navigating this challenging journey with confidence and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource provides expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help you: Secure your loved one's financial future: Discover key resources, ...

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the world can feel like it's tilting on its axis. Fear, confusion, and heartache become constant companions as you grapple with the challenges of caregiving and the profound changes in your relationship. But amidst the storm, there is hope, resilience, and a path toward acceptance that can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling journey. In this deeply personal and empowering book, a caregiver shares their experience of navigating the complexities of dementia. With warmth, compassion, and practical wisdom, they guide you through the emotional ...

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.

For decades, researchers have chased a pharmaceutical cure for memory loss. But despite the fact that no disease-modifying biotech treatments have emerged, new research suggests that dementia rates have actually declined in the United States and Western Europe over the last decade. Why is this happening? And what does it mean for brain health in the future?

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

Navigate the Journey of Dementia with Empathy and Understanding This comprehensive trilogy offers invaluable guidance for individuals facing the challenges of dementia. Each book delves into specific aspects of dementia care, providing practical advice, emotional support, and a compassionate perspective. Compassionate Care: Navigating Dementia Together Discover the intricacies of living with dementia and explore strategies for effective communication, building strong relationships, and creating meaningful moments. Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving Equip ...

Book Description Caring for the Elderly: A Comprehensive Guide to Elder Care, Dementia Support, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care Solutions Caring for an elderly loved one can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences. Caring for the Elderly is your ultimate resource to navigate the complexities of elder care with confidence, offering practical strategies, emotional support, and expert advice. Whether you're managing day-to-day care, considering long-term care options, or supporting a loved one with dementia, this book provides the guidance you need to ensure your elderly ...

From the seven health conditions that are often mistaken for Dementia to understanding what causes neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia Must-Knows is the only caregiver’s guide to early-stage dementia you need.

When it comes to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the right caregiving can make all the difference. Here, Patricia Boswell shares structured routines, life hacks, and best practices that are evidence-based and focused on maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the entire family.

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-prepared. Dozens of decisions will need to be made: •Can Mom safely live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home? •When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook? •Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive? •How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations? •How do I keep her entertained? •How do I handle her angry outbursts, refusal to take a bath, and inappropriate comments? •Should I quit ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-prepared. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:•Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?•When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?•How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?•Should I correct her when she insists her long-dead sister is still alive or that Ronald Reagan is still President?•How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations I’m stealing from her?•How do I...

Betty Jane Bredbenner—BJ to her art clients—was an intelligent, healthy woman and a loving wife and mother. From raising five children to running an ER to cultivating a successful career as an artist, it seemed like she would live forever. Until one day, she took a spill while jogging with her dog, Buddy. What seemed at first like a relatively simple injury followed by a quick recovery actually marked BJ’s first step on her journey with dementia.

The right living environment for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is essential to their health and safety. But knowing what the right environment is can be complicated. Alzheimer’s disease can span decades, and it affects every person differently. The best living arrangements for one person won’t work for another person, and what is best now won’t stay that way. Read this book and follow the checklists to assess and reassess your loved one’s needs. Learn how to: Preserve and extend your loved one’s independence as long as possible. Decide whether your loved one should ...

"Loose Stools" is a satirical journal of one elderly former automobile mechanic and his adjustments to the natural (and sometimes unnatural) changes that take place as the mind and body start to go. It is a humorous look at his trials as he progresses from a lakeside home to a senior living home, and finally a nursing home. His adventures are mostly second hand stories relayed to the author by his caregiver who was often frustrated and in need of an adult with whom she could vent following another visit with "Pops". What she saw as a difficulty I saw as an opportunity for another humorous ...

In this book, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about ageing and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a 'best' diet or exercise regimen for the brain and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed or to engage in more social interaction.