Download or read book Living With Dementia written by Esther Chang and published by ACER Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensitive, direct and highly accessible insight into the complexities and challenges that a diagnosis of dementia presents. Contributors represent academics, practicing nurses, aged care professionals and family advocates.
Download or read book The Caregiver s Guide to Dementia written by Gail Weatherill and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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. 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.
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: "When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? How do you avoid an argument with someone who no longer knows what year it is? What do you do if the person you're caring for has trouble recognizing you? How can you lessen the guilt and anxiety that come with dementia caregiving? All of these questions-and more-are answered in this helpful guide through the difficulties of dementia care. Care partners to those living with dementia will find this book a helpful guide into an unfamiliar and challenging world, and professionals in the industry will come away with dementia knowledge they have not gotten anywhere else"--
Download or read book The Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers written by Anne M. Lipton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Common Sense Guide to Dementia for Clinicians and Caregivers provides an easy-to-read, practical, and thoughtful approach to dementia care. Written by two specialists who have cared for thousands of patients with dementia and their families, this ground-breaking title unifies the perspectives of neurology and psychiatry to meet a variety of caregiver needs. It spotlights many real-world concerns not typically covered in standard textbooks, while simultaneously presenting a more detailed medical perspective than typical caregiver manuals. This handy title offers expert guidance for the clinical management of dementia and compassionate support of patients and families. Designed to enhance the physician-caregiver interaction and liberally illustrated with case examples, The Common Sense Guide espouses general principles of dementia care that apply across the stages and spectrum of this illness, including non-Alzheimer's types of dementia, in addition to Alzheimer's disease. Clinicians, family members, and other caregivers will find this volume useful from the moment that symptoms of dementia emerge. The authors place an emphasis on caring for the caregiver as well as the patient. Essential topics include how to find the right clinician, make the most of a doctor's visit, and avert a crisis - or manage one that can't be avoided. Sometimes difficult considerations, such as driving, financial management, legal matters, long-term placement, and end-of-life care, are faced head-on. Tried, true, and time-saving tips are explained in terms of what works - and what doesn't - with regard to clinical evaluation, medications, behavioral measures, and alternate therapies. Medical, nursing, and allied health care professionals will undoubtedly turn to this unique overview as a vital resource and mainstay of clinical dementia care, as well as a valuable recommendation for family caregivers.
Download or read book Dementia Caregivers Practical Guide written by G M Grace and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It helps manage stress, avoid burnout & build resilience while caring for a loved one with dementia. Packed with wisdom & practical advice, it's essential for new and seasoned caregivers.
Download or read book A Practical Guide for Alzheimer s Dementia Caregivers written by Micha Shalev and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Caregiver, I set out to write a comprehensive book with a fresh approach for caregivers and family members who are dealing and assisting individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I gathered as much information as I could from over 25 years as an administrator of residential care and rest home facilities specialized in caring for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. My goals for this book are simple - include as much information about how to assist individuals as possible, without overdoing it or confusing the readers, and leaving them with a care plan. Whether you are family members, nurse, caregivers, or other professional in the long-term care industry, this book is for you. Each chapter represents an essential element of care, or special guideline of what to do if a particular situation arises. Take these tools and resources and share with everyone who can benefit, and please put these ideas into action. Micha Shalev
Download or read book Dementia the Journey Ahead written by Ann Zultner and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within a year of receiving her husband's diagnosis, Susan Kiser Scarff had a classic case of caregiver burnout. She couldn't concentrate at work. Friends drifted away. Overwhelmed, she struggled to make the transition from Red's wife to his protector, nurse, and mother. Susan's experience as a first-time caregiver, recorded in these pages with grace, wisdom, and humor, prove just how much there is to learn: finances have to be handled a different way in case the patient decides to make a lone trip to the bank; aggressive behavior is a constant threat; safety becomes a concern in every aspect of daily living.Filled with practical advice for every stage of the disease's progression, including information on support groups to help you prevent burnout, questionnaires designed to keep your loved one safe, and checklists to give you control in this time of unknowns. Dementia: The Journey Ahead will help you help your loved one--every step of the way.
Download or read book When Your Loved One Has Dementia written by Joy A. Glenner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-06-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The result is a guide that integrates the practicalities of caregiving with the human emotions that accompany it.
Download or read book Supporting the Caregiver in Dementia written by Sheila M. LoboPrabhu and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-06-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia is one of the greatest challenges facing seniors and their caregivers around the globe. Developed by experts in both research and practice, this guide for mental health clinicians explores the experience of caregiving in dementia, discussing the latest research developments and sharing clinical pearls of wisdom that can easily be translated to daily practice. The contributors explore the history of caregiving and then examine the current demographics of caregivers for persons with dementia. They discuss who provides care, the settings in which it is delivered, and the rewards and burdens of caregiving. They place special emphasis on understanding the psychological needs of both the person with dementia and the caregiver, as well as interpersonal bonds, spiritual dimensions, and reactions to grief and loss. Using a multidisciplinary approach to treatment for caregivers, this book addresses the role of pharmacotherapy, individual and family interventions, and social supports. Finally, the authors reflect on societal issues such as health care policies, ethnic elders, and ethics. This volume offers health professionals insights into the daily lives of caregivers, along with tools to provide their patients with the support they need.
Download or read book When Reasoning No Longer Works written by Angel Smits and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often only their good intentions guide them. When Reasoning No Longer Works is the training manual these family caregivers have been searching for.Written by a Gerontologist with more than twenty years of experience, this reference gives the reader an easy to understand view of what dementia does to the brain, how it is diagnosed, and most importantly, how to deal with its effects.Bulleted lists clearly explain* How to avoid a catastrophic reaction* Specific approaches for aggressive behavior* How to deal with disruptive behaviors* Ways to diminish wandering* What to do when a wanderer is missing* When to look for outside helpYou'll also follow the story of Lou and Rose, a couple who share their lives with Alzheimer's disease. Together, they find the answers to questions caregivers and victims are sometimes afraid to ask.
Download or read book Connecting through Music with People with Dementia written by Robin Rio and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people with dementia, the world can become a lonely and isolated place. Music has long been a vital instrument in transcending cognitive issues; bringing people together, and allowing a person to live in the moment. Connecting through Music with People with Dementia explains how a caregiver can learn to use melody or rhythm to connect with someone who may be otherwise non-responsive, and how memories can be stimulated by music that resonates with a part of someone's past. This user-friendly book demonstrates how even simple sounds and movements can engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. All that's needed to succeed is a love of music, and a desire to gain greater communication and more meaningful interaction with people with dementia. The book provides practical advice on using music with people with dementia, and includes a songbook suggesting a range of popular song choices and a chapter focusing on the importance of caregivers looking after themselves as well as the people they care for. Suitable for both family and professional caregivers with no former experience of music therapy, and for music therapy students and entry level professionals, this accessible book will lay bare the secrets of music therapy to all.
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.
Download or read book When Reasoning No Longer Works written by Angel Smits and published by Pink Giraffe Books. This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia written by Claire Craig and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity. This thoughtful book describes how people with dementia, and the people who work with and care for them, can foster and develop a creative approach, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities. The authors explore the concept of creativity - what exactly it is, its particular relevance for people with dementia and how to get into the creative 'flow'. They introduce a range of creative art forms, including poetry and story-telling, collage, drama, music-making, photography, textiles and working with wood and metal, and suggest possibilities for employing them in a range of settings, and with people of all abilities. Consideration is given to the practicalities of facilitating such creative work, including how to organise and run sessions, how to involve people with dementia and their carers, and how to reflect upon the experience. Practice examples are included throughout the book, as well as the comments and observations of people with dementia, and many examples of the artwork and poetry the authors have created with people with dementia over the years. Brimming with ideas, suggestions and helpful guidance, this is an essential resource for all those who work with people with dementia, and an inspiring read for people with dementia and their families.
Download or read book Dementia Caregiver Guide written by Teepa L. Snow and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple, easy to read, 100 page guidebook helps family members, friends, and caregivers to better understand the changes that come with advancing dementia or other impairments in thinking, reasoning or processing information. It also reinforces the impact of Teepa Snow's guidance and person-centered care interventions including the GEMS and Positive Approach to Care techniques. The goal is to provide better support and care practices when someone is living with an ever-changing condition. By appreciating what has changed but leveraging what is still possible, care partners can choose interactions that are more positive, communication that is more productive, and care that is more effective and less challenging for all involved.
Download or read book The Alzheimer s Sourcebook for Caregivers written by Frena Gray-Davidson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-08-22 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides comprehensive information on how to cope with the painful personal issues & dilemmas Alzheimer's brings & how to anticipate challenges for both caregiver & patient. This is an in-depth sourcebook designed as a compassionate tool for the caregivers of Alzheimer's sufferers. It covers the essentials of caregiving on a daily basis and provides tips for coping with problems and difficult behaviour.
Download or read book The Complete Family Guide to Dementia written by Thomas F. Harrison and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter, not harder"--and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family & Relationships Category
