Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families

This book provides insight and guidance for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia, addressing concerns such as diagnosis, problem-solving, memory, language, vision, emotional and behavioral problems, sleep, incontinence, medications, care team building, self-care, relationship maintenance, and end-of-life planning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

As a caregiver, your well-being is just as vital as the well-being of your family member who is living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This comprehensive book is here to offer you the guidance and insights you need to navigate this challenging journey effectively.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is a demanding task, regardless of whether you are providing care for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even with an additional ten hours in each day, managing the various challenges associated with dementia can be incredibly challenging. It can often feel like an isolating and lengthy journey.

Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia is a valuable resource that addresses various concerns and provides practical solutions for caregivers. It helps you differentiate between Alzheimer's, dementia, and other underlying conditions, offering valuable insights into how to approach problems related to memory, language, vision, emotional and behavioral issues, sleep and incontinence, medications, and building a care team.

Understanding the progression of dementia and planning for the end and beyond is crucial for caregivers. This book provides comprehensive guidance on these topics, helping you create a plan that aligns with your loved one's needs and ensures their comfort and well-being throughout the journey.

Written in an easy-to-read style, Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia features clinical vignettes and character-based stories that bring the information to life and offer real-life examples of successful management strategies. These stories resonate with caregivers, providing empathy and support as they navigate the complexities of this disease.

By prioritizing your needs as a caregiver and utilizing the valuable insights provided in this book, you can better support your loved one and maintain your own well-being. Remember, you are not alone in this journey, and there is hope and support available to you. Take the first step towards managing Alzheimer's disease and dementia effectively by embracing the knowledge and guidance offered in Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

Weight: 638g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190098124