Customers say
Customers find the book informative and helpful for understanding what to expect and how to approach caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. They describe it as easy to read, well-written, and simple. The author provides encouragement and reassurance, and the pacing is described as engaging.
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Care for yourself, while caring for a loved one with dementia
When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one’s quality of life. The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia brings practical and comprehensive guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself.
From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, this Alzheimer’s book contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving. Inspirational and compassionate, it focuses on the caregiver’s underlying love and humanity that cannot be taken away by any disease.
In The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia you’ll find:
Dementia defined―Understand dementia and its many forms, with an explanation of the illness and its variations.
Caregiver wellness―At the end of each chapter, a small section provides relaxation and mindfulness exercises and reflection for dementia caregivers.
A practical approach―The back of the book is filled with resources, from financial planning to tips on safety, along with questions for health care professionals, lawyers, accountants, therapists, and friends.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Callisto; 1st edition (January 21, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 184 pages
ISBN-10 : 1646113926
ISBN-13 : 978-1646113927
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
by Cristie Kay
Easy to understand, great information. So thankful that I’ve now purchased over 12 copies to share,
Such a great book and so appropriate to life. So many friends have been so thankful that I gave them such a complete help to this most awful disease. Thank you for taking the time to write this, Ms Weatherill!
by Kathryn Seybert
Book
This book was an enormous help while dealing with my husband prior to his death. I would recommend to anyone who is faced with this dreadful disease.
by Amazon Customer
Easy, informative read
This book is great on how to get started caring for your loved one with Alzheimerâs. It gives clear instructions on how to handle things, when to do it and how to take care of yourself too.
by MARIA
Forget me not
This is a good book to learn about dementia Alzheimer’s in the Aging person it could be a parent or cousin a grandparent it could be a friend and you know everybody thinks they know something about this but really and truly when it hits home it’s very very difficult to deal with because the person that has this Dreadful terrible disease is literally at the mercy of anybody or everybody to help care for that person and if this book teaches you how this book teaches you how to deal with things have a talk about them how to find resource groups you know because it’s a long journey taking care of someone you love with this terrible dementia and Alzheimer’s and it could strike anybody at any time I recommend this book highly and others that are on this Amazon site 100% worth it
by Hulabelle
Best Book on Dementia
I am a retired nurse and now a caregiver to my husband who has dementia. I had no idea how to navigate this terrifying journey with him. This book is outstanding in so many ways, with details that seem to cover so much , and I love that the author is a nurse too.
by Dew
dementia doc recommended
My mother n lawâs dementia doctor recommended this book. It has really helped us.
by Susan
Great resource for caregivers!
I cannot recommend The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia enough! As a caregiver for my mother who was diagnosed with dementia, this book has been an absolute lifesaver. The practical advice and tips provided in the guide have helped me navigate through the challenges of caregiving, while also taking care of myself. The clear and concise language used in the book makes it easy to understand, even for those without a medical background. I am beyond grateful for this resource and would highly recommend it to anyone in a similar situation.
by JA
Most practical and comprehensive!
I ordered multiple books for caregiving and I had highlighted something on nearly every page of this book when I was done. This is the most practical and encouraging book that I have read on caregiving for dementia. It cover the whole gamut from guilt to finances to meds to therapists/doctors, etc. Lots of resources in the back and tips to keep your own sanity and when it may be time to move to a care facility. Buy this for every member of the patientâs family!
by randall jonas
It is a helpful book filled with compassion and honesty.
by Julie jones
Loved the whole of the book, gave an insight and understanding of what to expect further along with my mom who suffers with mixed dementia
by Esther miller
Found this very helpful and understand dementia as my husband going threw thisNot so frustrating too as U relize they do not rember and it easier to try not tell them that you already told them
by teresa
I bought this for my father whom is my mother caregiver. It is one of the most valuable books we have ever had. My father is amazed at how itâs helped him in caring for my mother. Thank you so much. We can not express our gratitude and appreciation.
by MrsC
Excellent book that is easy to read and great adviceGiven us lots of information and guidanceDefinitely recommend to any struggling to know what to do when caring for a loved one with dementia