Download or read book When Caring Takes Courage Alzheimer S Dementia written by Mara Botonis and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to Alzheimer's and dementia care, the only thing predictable about your experience is that it will be unpredictable. Get hundreds of effective and easy to implement ideas from healthcare professionals and countless family caregivers. Including how to find free resources and affordable care, healing the hurt when your family feels fractured, helping your loved one live well, making the most of medical appointments, learning to decode behavioral "language", bathing without battling, preserving your relationship and the positive impact of proper nutrition and physical activity on brain health. This guide serves as your constant companion offering top tips on dozens of topics.
Download or read book When Caring Takes Courage written by Mara Botonis and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Caring Takes Courage Professional caregivers have long had several choices when it comes to dementia care training resources and, likewise, family members could learn from other at-home non-professional caregivers. When Caring Takes Courage is unique in that it culls best practices from both groups and arranges them into an understandable go-to reference. When Caring Takes Courage follows the path of Alzheimer s disease from its onset, what the disease is and how to seek preliminary diagnosis, all the way to hospice care and all that happens in between. The book includes tips to help with everyday challenges such as bathing, toileting, managing medications and dealing with difficult behaviors. Readers will gain access to customizable tools such as: The Alzheimer s and Dementia Symptom Tracker, Alzheimer s Care Needs Calculator, Affording Alzheimer s Care in Today s Economy Worksheet, Alzheimer s at Home Weekly Care Planner and more. When Caring Takes Courage is intended to be USED not just simply READ, striving to serve Alzheimer s and Dementia caregivers as a constant companion on what can, at times, feel like a lonely journey. Helping caregivers impacted by the disease create better, brighter days with their loved ones. "
Download or read book In the Lingering Light written by Cynthia Fantasia and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer’s is a particularly cruel disease. It robs us of the people we love—slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly. Our love for them is tested as their needs increase and their recall decreases, and our own needs suffer neglect as more and more of our time and attention is given to our loved one. Cynthia Fantasia is a caregiver. In this deeply understanding and empowering work she walks you through the landscape of caregiving—for your loved one and for yourself. She introduces you to friends and fellow travelers who offer their own words of empathy and insight. And she slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly empowers you to live well as you care for your loved one in the lingering light.
Download or read book Courage to Care written by Joanne Parrent and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's disease is often referred to as a family disease because of the constant emotional strain it places on family members as they watch their loved ones slowly slip away. But for those left with caring for their loved ones, the emotional, physical, and financial toll can be enormous so much so that most caregivers fail to take care of themselves and become depressed, ill and unable to continue their role as caregiver. Courage to Care: A Caregiver's Companion Through the Stages of Alzheimer's helps to ease the burden of those who have accepted this labor of love by providing them with knowledge and coping strategies to make it through each stage of this progressive and complicated disease. The book focuses not only on how to deal with the emotional issues associated with the disease, but provides specific advice on how to make life easier and more enjoyable for both the loved one and the caregiver.
Download or read book Fred s Not Here Living with Alzheimer Disease Takes Courage written by Lynn Smith and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer Disease is a silent thief. Day by day it steals our memory - the very thing that tells us who we are, who we are with and how we got to where we are. Without that knowledge we feel hopelessly lost. Lynn Smith shares her story as caregiver for her mother who suffered from dementia in the hope that some of the lessons she learned will be helpful to anyone moving into that difficult role. There are many things she wished she had known earlier in her journey. This is not a medical book about dementia - but rather a personal story of living with it!! As well as her own journals, Lynn has included some of the many notes written by her mother which give a glimpse into the debilitating confusion experienced by a person suffering with dementia. She says, "If what I learned can spare someone else even a small amount of the pain that I experienced in losing my mother inch by inch and agonizing over how to care for her in the process without diminishing her as a person and ensuring that her dignity was honoured, then this book will have fulfilled its purpose."
Download or read book Voices Of Alzheimer s written by Elisabeth Peterson and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betsy Peterson spent fourteen years caring for her husband who was suffering from dementia, an experience that put her in touch with others inside the struggle to have or to care for someone with the disease. A combination of contributions from patients, their families, friends, and caregivers, Voices of Alzheimer's gathers the poignant stories, funny quotes, and priceless encouragement that Peterson heard and that helped her along the way. Capturing the many dimensions of the Alzheimer experience-the challenges, the struggles, the humor, and even the rewards-aVoices presents a varied, and realistic, look at what it's like to be affected by the disease. With compassion, humor, and grace, it offers the simple advice, wisdom, and understanding of others who have traveled the same uncertain path.
Download or read book The Caregivers written by Nell Lake and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From a gifted writer who spent two years in a support group for people caring for elderly and ill spouses, parents, and friends, The Caregivers chronicles the daily experiences--heart-breaking, poignant, and redemptive--of ordinary Americans as they face their final life passages"--
Download or read book In the Lingering Light written by Cynthia Fantasia and published by NavPress Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's is a particularly cruel disease. It robs us of the people we love--slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly. Our love for them is tested as their needs increase and their recall decreases, and our own needs suffer neglect as more and more of our time and attention is given to our loved one. Cynthia Fantasia is a caregiver. In this deeply understanding and empowering work she walks you through the landscape of caregiving--for your loved one and for yourself. She introduces you to friends and fellow travelers who offer their own words of empathy and insight. And she slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly empowers you to live well as you care for your loved one in the lingering light.
Download or read book Alzheimer s Care written by Nancy J. Wiles and published by Living Plus Healthy Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's disease affects about 13 percent of individuals over the age of 65 and about 50 percent of those over the age of 85. Almost 15 million Americans spend their time caring for a person with Alzheimer’s dementia. If your loved one suffers from this condition or starts to show early warning signs, you are probably very worried and concerned. You are probably wondering: - When the condition would start to impact and change your loved one's life? - How much time would it be before your loved one is no longer able to recognize you? - Is full-time care needed? Or would your loved one be able to live on their own? - Would the Alzheimer's cause your loved one to die earlier than normal? Of course you want the best for your family, and would like to help your loved one and your family cope with this life changing situation as best as possible. "Alzheimer's Care" can help. It will teach you everything you need to know about the signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, how to deal with your emotions, family life, caregiving, and more. Here are just some of the things you will discover in this book: - What are the early signs of Alzheimer's dementia? - What are the 7 stages of Alzheimer's disease? - Important safety issues in the care of Alzheimer's patients. - How to help Alzheimer's patient keep their memories for as long as possible? - What are the feeding & nutrition requirements for someone with Alzheimer's? - How to make eating pleasurable? - Ways to minimize the stress and frustration of family members. - Questions you must ask before selecting a nursing home for long-term care facility for your loved one. - Simple techniques for communicating with Alzheimer's patient without getting frustrated. - How to effectively deal with behavioral problems? - How to improve the quality of life for your loved one? - How to take care of yourself, reduce stress, & prevent burn-out as a caregiver? - And much more...
Download or read book Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer s Disease written by Elizabeth Thomason Hall and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease: A Christian Perspective, pastors and caregivers will discover a journal-like account of a daughter's initial difficulties in dealing with her mother's increasing dementia. You will also find practical day-to-day tips for living with senile dementia. This book provides comfort as well as support and an honest description of the emotions you may be forced to come to terms with while dealing with a loved one or parishioner with Alzheimer's disease.
Download or read book It Takes Courage to Be a Caregiver written by Cheryl Novak Ginnings and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregivers struggle when they are thrust into the role of being responsible for others. It might be a newborn child with special needs, or an aging parent with Alzheimer's or Dementia. It could be a disease, terminal or not, which requires a total life change. A spouse with PTSD or wounded warriors who return home different from the way they left to serve their country. Who can I talk to about my new role? Where can I find support? How can they care for themselves and the other members of the family? Where are the friends they once had? Who can they talk to about the loneliness and isolation they feel? You are not alone. Through these pages, you will see that others share your thoughts, your pain, and your loneliness. There are tips to care for yourself and remain balanced. A must read for those who suffer alone!
Download or read book Alzheimer s Disease written by Martha O. Adams and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book for anyone who has been confronted with or will soon face Alzheimer's disease. Written by someone who has witnessed firsthand the effects of every stage of this mysterious and devastating illness, Alzheimer's Disease offers encouraging words of hope for patients and those who care for them.
Download or read book Alzheimer s Disease written by Martha O. Adams and published by Abbey Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focues on the interactions between the victims, family members, friends, and community. It emphasizes practical aspects of the many problems facing such families. She shares with her readers her personal experiences and feelings as a caregiver for one who has Alzheimer's disease.
Download or read book The Language of Time written by Ashley Bendiksen and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My mother developed Alzheimer's at just 48. It didn't make any sense. Worse, there was no cure and no timeline. I became a caregiver overnight, endlessly aware of a heartbreaking new reality - tomorrow was no longer guaranteed. I needed to somehow slow down time, to find answers, to create a miracle (while still managing my own life as a woman in my 20s). At the very least, I had to do my best to capture it all before time ran out - archiving memories and learning all I could about courage, how to live, and how to love." Combining journal entries with transcribed conversations and emotive storytelling, The Language of Time is a real and honest expression of one daughter's sudden and unplanned journey as caregiver. It's a story of hope, strength, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a daughter and her mom. It's a story of womanhood, without the guidance of a mother. And it's a poignant reminder of the ever-passing moments of time with those we love. The Language of Time is a breakthrough memoir that will be appreciated by those who have been touched by caregiving, Alzheimer's/dementia, terminal illness, hospice, or loss of a parent. It shines a light on the unique circumstances of early onset Alzheimer's, and fulfilling the role of caregiver as a young adult. It's also filled with stories of facing life's challenges, love, family, gratitude, personal growth, and self-discovery.
Download or read book Alzheimer s Disease written by Nellie Kidd-Madison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Alzheimer's Disease can beset any family. My father was a victim of Alzheimer's and I know that seeing a loved one change from an intelligent, vital, and productive family member to a confused, dependent, and childlike adult is devastating. It is a change that afflicts the entire family, but no one more than the immediate caregiver. "In this book, Nellie Kidd-Madison recounts vividly the daily struggle of living with an Alzheimer's patient. In a simple down-to earth and often humorous manner, Nellie shares what she has learned about the disease over the course of the past thirteen years, and how she has learned to cope with each new behavior pattern. It is a testimony of her courage, innovation, and above all, her love for John. "If you have picked this book to read, it is likely that you, too, have a loved one with Alzheimer's. I have no doubt that you will be able to identify with Nellie and John and am confident that you will find useful information within these pages." Mark Hatfield Former U. S. Senator
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 The 36 Hour Day written by Nancy L. Mace and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.
