Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease

The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease provides a new model to help caregivers understand, cope with, and handle challenging behaviors while encouraging independence and quality of life for their loved ones. It outlines the three main elements of the Dementia Connection Model and offers practical interventions and strategies to help with communication problems, eating difficulties, mobility concerns, memory deficits, behavioral issues, toileting trouble, and other common complications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease presents a significant challenge. It can feel like an endless cycle of repetitive efforts, with no apparent impact on your loved one. Connecting with them and understanding their experiences can be incredibly difficult. In her book, "The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease," Dr. Jennifer Stelter, a psychologist specializing in memory care, offers a groundbreaking model designed to assist caregivers in understanding, coping with, and managing some of the most challenging behaviors associated with the disease while promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for their loved ones.

Dr. Stelter's Dementia Connection Model is based on the latest scientific research and aims to foster a positive bond between caregivers and their loved ones. The book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing the three main elements of the model, which include:

Effective Communication: Strategies to improve communication and reduce frustration, including nonverbal cues, active listening, and using memory aids.

Eating Difficulties: Practical tips and techniques to address common eating challenges, such as texture changes, loss of appetite, and swallowing problems.

Mobility Concerns: Solutions to help maintain mobility and prevent falls, including assistive devices, exercise programs, and environmental modifications.

Memory Deficits: Techniques to assist with memory retention and recall, including memory aids, organizational strategies, and engaging activities.

Behavioral Issues: Strategies to address challenging behaviors, such as agitation, aggression, and wandering, while promoting safety and well-being.

Toileting Trouble: Practical advice and solutions to manage toileting issues, including bladder management, constipation, and incontinence.

In addition to providing practical interventions and strategies, "The Busy Caregiver's Guide" also includes special dedicated worksheets to help caregivers practice the skills and track their progress. The book also features inspiring stories about other caregivers who have faced similar challenges, offering hope and support.

By following the guidance in this book, caregivers can better understand the complexities of Alzheimer disease and develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate and effective care. It is a valuable resource for anyone caring for a loved one with advanced Alzheimer disease.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781421441085