Download or read book The Caregiver Journal a Companion to Help Those Caring for Someone Living with Dementia written by Sam Cook and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-31 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important tools you will need as a caregiver to someone living with dementia is a good journal. With so many details to keep track of ... it can feel overwhelming. This journal is useful for documenting quick notes throughout the day so you will have accurate information to share with family members, doctors and other caregivers. You can also track doctor appointments, power of attorney details, transportation needs, day program activities, banking information, notes about touring long term care homes, medication changes and the overall health of the person you are caring for. You will also find inspirational quotes and caregiver tips to help remind you that you are not alone on this journey. The Caregiver Journal Features: 6" x 9" 152 pages Space for the caregiver to make important notes regarding loved one Inspirational quotes and tips for the caregiver Dedicated space to adhere business cards for easy access Resource page Beautifully designed cover A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this journal will be used to give back to those living in long-term care. "This journal is everything I was looking for. As a caregiver to my Mom, it was getting hard to keep track of her daily behaviours and needed one place to document it all. I also love the inspirational quotes - it was like you hand-picked them specifically for me." ~ Lisa M About the author: Sam Cook is a media personality with achievements that include; interning for "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York City, co-hosting a popular '90s television show called "UHOH!" which aired on YTV (Canada) and Discovery Kids (USA), and hosting her own popular radio show on several major market radio stations in Toronto, Canada. She is also the Program Coordinator of the Radio Broadcasting program at Mohawk College.
Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Download or read book The Caregiver s Companion written by Carolyn A. Brent and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker—making aging and caring for elderly loved ones more complicated than ever before. In this extensive guide, caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every situation that may arise, including: • Signs that your loved one needs more assistance • What to look for in a retirement home • Caretaking in your own home • How to ensure wills are in order • How to manage difficult family relationships • Ensuring you are getting the help and care you need Brent leaves no stone unturned, provides personal stories and scenarios for context, and includes other references and resources in this complete guide to caregiving.
Download or read book The Caregiver s Companion written by BettyClare Moffatt and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An uplifting collection of inspirational essays, interviews and advice, The Caregiver's Companion provides support to caregivers in their hour of need. It explores the complete cycle of caring for chronically or terminally ill loved ones-from the early stages of their illness to the months of grieving that follow their passing. To truly help those in need, caregivers must first make sure their own needs are met. With the help of The Caregiver's Companion, you will learn how to deal with the fear, stress and grief that often accompany caring for the sick, as well as come to terms with the finality of death and the relinquishing of the caregiving role. Spiritual and compassionate, The Caregiver's Companion serves as a daily source of support and understanding for anyone facing this complex and sometimes painful role.
Download or read book Caring for a Person with Alzheimer s Disease Your Easy to Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging Revised January 2019 written by National Institute on Aging and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide tells you how to: Understand how AD changes a person Learn how to cope with these changes Help family and friends understand AD Plan for the future Make your home safe for the person with AD Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming Take care of yourself Get help with caregiving Find out about helpful resources, such as websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs Choose a full-time care facility for the person with AD if needed Learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD and some medicines that may help Cope with late-stage AD
Download or read book Dementia Companion written by Simone Schmidt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-07 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The successful book for additional caregivers now in an updated 4th edition. Caregivers take on an important task in the care and accompaniment of people with dementia and contribute to the improvement of the individual living situation. This handbook supports not only everyday caregivers, but also volunteers and professional caregivers in their meaningful and demanding task. All the important basics are explained in an understandable way to help people with dementia or mental illness to cope with their everyday lives. Learn more about: Disease theory, everyday life design and employment offers, care quality, first aid in difficult situations, housekeeping. The book is coordinated with all contents of the advanced training for additional caregivers according to § 87b SGB XI. In addition, there are tips and checklists for the internship, for reflection and self-care. For caregivers in training and practice, and for all people who accompany people with dementia or limited everyday competence.
Download or read book Caregiving Both Ways written by Molly Wisniewski and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome the Language Barrier of Dementia When a parent, spouse, sibling, or loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your day can spiral into a never-ending series of tasks and attempts to communicate that leave you both frustrated. Instead of burning out, discover a new approach. When your loved one behaves differently than they used to, they’re just communicating in a new way. As caregivers, the most important thing we can do is learn that new language. Navigate the caregiving relationship: In Caregiving Both Ways, Molly Wisniewski offers essential advice for getting to know your loved one and yourself during this new phase of life. Learn to balance your priorities, avoid burning out, and honor self-care. Molly will teach you how to navigate the difficult moments with techniques she’s mastered from years of experience working with people with dementia. Prepare for each stage of care: Caregiving Both Ways is divided into two parts. First, learn how to care for your loved one with dementia and prioritize your new role as caregiver. Next, discover how to build a strong support system with help from professional caregivers and how to prepare for end-of-life care. In Caregiving Both Ways, you’ll find worksheets, exercises, and essential tips for smart, empathetic caregiving. You'll learn how to: • Use non-medical interventions to reduce anxiety • Prioritize and make time for your own care and mental health • Identify triggers that may cause confusion in your loved one • Handle difficult medical decisions • Provide support and validation through all stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Readers who turned to Alzheimer’s books like The 36-Hour Day, When Reasoning No Longer Works, and Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey will love the compassionate approach of Caregiving Both Ways.
Download or read book Moments that Matter A Life Changing Companion Journey Guide for Caregiver Support Groups or Individual Study written by Karen Cochran Beaulieu and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigate your Caregiver Journey This Journey Guide is a companion study to the first book, Moments that Matter: A roadmap for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss. They are designed to be used together. Learn and study the art of Moment-Making: Personal reflection Self-care Spiritual growth Support Groups Individual Study Age and ability appropriate activities Caregivers are Wounded Healers. A caregiver's wounds are many. Physical strain, anger, guilt, and grief can be daily stressors. Sharing your personal story with group members, as well as hearing theirs, helps to restore brokenness and brings healing. God is the great healer and guide on our journey. He is our strength when we are weary, our hope when we are discouraged, and our encourager when the stress of caregiving weighs us down. He allows us to find joy in the journey. "This insightful book and the Caregiver Support Group gave me ideas and guidelines that helped me love and care for my husband in new ways." .....Susie Nelson "This support group altered my perspective, my role changed from extending my mother's life to providing quality loving care." .....Manny Roman
Download or read book Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People written by Stephen G. Post and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A new ethics guideline for caregivers of "deeply forgetful people" and a program on how to communicate and connect based on 30 years of community dialogues through Alzheimer's organizations across the globe"--
Download or read book The Caregiver s Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities written by Rachael Wonderlin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide provides general caregiving tips and helps you decide when and how to transition your loved one to a dementia care community. Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? What do you do if the person you're caring for seems to have trouble recognizing you? When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? And how can you maintain your relationship with your loved one when you are living apart? Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer these tough questions—and more. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the reader through key points about dementia care, including • common terminology used by health care workers • strategies for taking care of your loved one • advice for when and how to transition to a dementia care community • understanding how dementia care communities are structured and what to keep in mind when evaluating them • how to help your loved one receive the best possible care while they're living apart • recommendations for handling obstacles involving communication and behavioral issues • information on technology, hospice care, programming and activities, and at-home safety A dedicated section called "Putting It into Practice" in each chapter helps you apply the principles to your own experience, while worksheets present you with questions to consider as part of the caregiving and assessment process.
Download or read book The Caregiver s Companion written by Carolyn A. Brent and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive, straightforward handbook to help family caregivers with sibling and parent-child communication, end-of-life decision making, and guidance for how to help a loved one medically, financially, and emotionally"--
Download or read book Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the largest generation in U.S. history - the population born in the two decades immediately following World War II - enters the age of risk for cognitive impairment, growing numbers of people will experience dementia (including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias). By one estimate, nearly 14 million people in the United States will be living with dementia by 2060. Like other hardships, the experience of living with dementia can bring unexpected moments of intimacy, growth, and compassion, but these diseases also affect people's capacity to work and carry out other activities and alter their relationships with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Those who live with and care for individuals experiencing these diseases face challenges that include physical and emotional stress, difficult changes and losses in their relationships with life partners, loss of income, and interrupted connections to other activities and friends. From a societal perspective, these diseases place substantial demands on communities and on the institutions and government entities that support people living with dementia and their families, including the health care system, the providers of direct care, and others. Nevertheless, research in the social and behavioral sciences points to possibilities for preventing or slowing the development of dementia and for substantially reducing its social and economic impacts. At the request of the National Institute on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America assesses the contributions of research in the social and behavioral sciences and identifies a research agenda for the coming decade. This report offers a blueprint for the next decade of behavioral and social science research to reduce the negative impact of dementia for America's diverse population. Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America calls for research that addresses the causes and solutions for disparities in both developing dementia and receiving adequate treatment and support. It calls for research that sets goals meaningful not just for scientists but for people living with dementia and those who support them as well. By 2030, an estimated 8.5 million Americans will have Alzheimer's disease and many more will have other forms of dementia. Through identifying priorities social and behavioral science research and recommending ways in which they can be pursued in a coordinated fashion, Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America will help produce research that improves the lives of all those affected by dementia.
Download or read book Caregiver for Dementia Daily Logbook written by Actionage Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregiver for Dementia - Daily care journal and log book Caring for a person living with Dementia or Alzheimer's is an ongoing challenge. As carers we tend to feel a mixture of frustration, fatigue, and grief. Undeniably however, there are times when this experience is extremely rewarding; when we see the difference we are bringing to the lives of those affected. One of the most crucial aspects of providing care for a dementia or Alzheimer patient is keeping a thorough and accurate set of notes. The benefits of keeping notes include: Understand the individual needs of YOUR loved one or patients. Providing these notes to doctors or health care professionals can help them to determine their current state, the progress of their disease and the appropriate course of action Determine patterns that will improve your care. When is the best time to feed your loved one? What activities work? Which ones don't? Is their condition visibly worsening? When a patient has multiple carers, the notes can be shared and discussed to streamline the care process Notes can be taken to, discussed and shared with local dementia support groups. Not only can others provide advice and guidance for you, but you can also provide the same back to those who need help. Track the changes in your patient or loved one over time. One day they may love a certain food, but hate it the next. One day they may be able to brush their own teeth, but the next day the not. Having notes of all these changes ensures that they receive the care they need About this book This book was designed to make keeping daily notes for dementia and Alzheimer patients simple and easy. This will save you time, and allow you to focus your efforts on the person in need. The book contains space for 3 months of dementia care (90 days). Each day is contained on a double page spread, with all vital information required to be recorded. At the end of every 30 days (Approximate one month) there is a reflection section. This is to encourage you to go back through the previous month, and reflect on it as a carer. What changed in this month? What worked this month? What didn't work? By asking yourself these questions, you will begin to notice patterns, which can be used to determine the best course of action. The book also contains a contacts list, and some lined notes pages at the end. Care Pages Contain the following Date Carer (if the patient has multiple carers or loved ones assisting with care) Toileting Log Food and Drink Consumption Log Mood Changes Medication Log Activities completed that day Quick notes - Medical appointments, todays health concerns Daily reflection - What worked? What didn't? What were they able to do themselves? What did they need help with? Medical checkup vitals (Pain level, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Respiratory rate, Heart Rate, SO2, O2 LPM, Last BM, Left Mac, Right Mac) - Only Other notes Book Features 6 x 9 inch - convenient size 200 pages 90 Days of care + 3 reflection sections Printed on white paper Soft cover, perfect bound book Dementia symptoms and issues are often seen as random, and uncontrollable. However, having up to date, accurate information about your patient or loved one can often lead to the identification of patterns and triggers, that help to ease to caring process. With this information, you will be better equipped to deal with these behaviours and health problems. We hope this book will assist you as a dementia caregiver. For more dementia and Alzheimer products and caregiver books, please check out Actionage Press.
Download or read book Caring for a Husband with Dementia written by Angela G. Gentile and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dementia diagnosis can frighten and devastate all who are affected. When a husband is diagnosed with dementia, his wife is at risk of becoming the "hidden patient." Sometimes the responsibilities of caring for a husband with dementia causes stress leading to caregiver burnout. Caregiving wives may feel trapped, obligated or compelled to go it alone at the expense of their own well-being. Others find many rewards in caring and give of themselves to a fault - "until death do us part." Asking for help can be difficult for caregivers, for many reasons. Gaining knowledge about dementia and its emotional impacts can provide comfort and improve confidence. Practical tips and solutions can offer hope in challenging situations. This survival guide and workbook is a vital companion for caregivers. You will refer to "Caring for a Husband with Dementia" often on your caregiving journey.
Download or read book Dementia Caregivers Journal written by Dementia Activity Studio and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia Caregiver mood and notetaking log book This notekeeping journal has been developed for the care of Dementia and Alzhiemers patients, with notes for all the key aspects of this horrible disease. It is designed to track the daily and weekly needs and patterns, and help to establish the most efficient and effective care process. As carers, the symptoms of dementia can often seem uncontrollable. This book aims to help to reduce those feelings, and help you to establish a routine which works for you. With the daily logs, you track things like mood, medication and treatment, positives and negatives, toileting and feeding, and all other key information needed for a caregiver. Then, with the weekly recap, you are asked to summarise and more importantly look for patterns that will ultimately assist you in giving the best care you can. These patterns may come in the form of triggers, moods at different times of day and what causes them, and what has been working. By spending a few minutes each day analysing these aspects, you will eventually be able to save time and stress by only doing what is working, and avoiding what is not. It is important to note that Dementia patients will change over time, some more rapidly than others, but by keeping a journal or logbook, these patterns will be able to be swiftly noticed, and caring routines will be able to be adapted to these changing needs. These journal pages contain: Mood checklist with time of day slots Notes on mood Care needs (Needed help, did themselves, time) Care schedule (Food and drink consumption, time) Bathroom Schedule (time) Medication / treatment notes Successful activities Other notes / concerns Daily reflection (What worked, positives, what didn't work, negatives) Weekly recap Key product features: 6" x 9" Soft cover Printed on premium, white paper Suitable for all pens and Markers Professional, perfect binding 150 pages Daily and weekly logs for pattern tracking If you are looking for further resources, Check out our other products at Dementia Activity studio. We develop a number of products, including activity books and journals tailored specifically towards those with Dementia, to help make yours and their lives a little bit easier.
Download or read book Dementia Alzheimers Caregiver Journal A Journal for Those Taking Care of a Loved One with Memory Loss written by Caregiver Journeys and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In home caregivers need daily reflection and encouragement. Especially if it is their own loved one they are caring for. This 35 day journal helps caregivers get in touch with their emotions, needs, discouragements and the reason why they sacrifice so much to take care of the ones they love. Each day is a different thought provoking prompt to help the caregiver find closure on each day. With prompts like; What new challenges have you encountered in the past week? What happened in your day to make you smile? And, What has been the hardest task for you in the past day or two? This journal is sure to help the caregiver's emotions flow from day to day with a little more clarity and organization of their thoughts and feelings. Although this journal was written from the perspective of a caregiver for memory loss disease such as dementia and Alzheimer, the prompts are rather general and can be used for other caregiver situations. It is very therapeutic to write about our feelings and the prompts in this journal offer an easy way for the caregiver to release thoughts and feelings they may not otherwise put a voice to. Whether you are the caregiver or you know someone who could benefit from this journal, it is a valuable tool.
Download or read book The Dementia Caregiver written by Marc E. Agronin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder can be an unexpected, undesirable, underappreciated—and yet noble role. It is heartbreaking to watch someone lose the very cognitive capacities that once helped to define them as a person. But because of the nature of these disorders, the only way to become an effective caregiver and cope with the role’s many daily challenges is to become well-informed about the disease. With the right information, resources and tips on caregiving and working with professionals, you can become your own expert at both caring for your charge and taking care of yourself. In these pages, Marc Agronin guides readers through a better understanding of the changes their loved one may be going through, and helps them tap into the various resources available to them as they embark on an uncertain caregiving journey. Insisting that a caregiver also maintain his or her own health and well being, Agronin guides caregivers in their efforts to provide care, but to also look to themselves as recipients of care from themselves and others. Shedding light on the debilitating disorders themselves as well as their everyday realities, this book is a much-needed resource for anyone caring for another person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders.
