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| Author | : Rachael Wonderlin |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2022-09-06 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1421444321 |
"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"--
| Author | : Mary Brooksbank |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Home nursing |
| ISBN | : 9780980393408 |
"A guide for carers caring for a person who has a life limiting illness at home"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Teepa L. Snow |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2013-10 |
| Genre | : Alzheimer's disease |
| ISBN | : 9780615890111 |
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.
| Author | : Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN |
| Publisher | : Demos Medical Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 2010-10-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1935281445 |
Received a 2012 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today's Caregiver Magazine Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms. This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.
| Author | : Jennifer R. Stelter |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2021-10-19 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1421441071 |
"The Dementia Connection Model is a recipe to connect families in a way that produces positive interactions and preserves their loved one's level of functioning for as long as possible. The model brings together three concepts in dementia care of what is happening to the person with Alzheimer disease and, more importantly, why these things are happening as the person's condition progresses and how to intervene successfully"--
| Author | : Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H. |
| Publisher | : Bull Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 366 |
| Release | : 2018-06-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1945188200 |
Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
| Author | : Harriet Hodgson |
| Publisher | : BQB Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2015-09-07 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1608081273 |
Caring for a loved one at home. What’s really involved? And what does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. The Family Caregiver’s Guide fills in the gaps, connecting the dots between research and real life. Drawing on the author’s extensive caregiving experience, this book provides strategies to care for your loved one, inside and out, as well as for yourself—including how to use your natural skills in your new role, and which skills you may need to add. You’ll discover how to set up your home for caregiving, including a safety checklist, equipment suggestions, and words you should know. And for those days that are more than a handful, you’ll find positive affirmations, a section on facing and accepting illness, and smart steps at the end of each chapter, in case you need guidance in a hurry. Caregiving has both rewards and challenges. But through it all, you’ll discover what’s most important—that caregiving is love in action.
| Author | : Gail Weatherill |
| Publisher | : Rockridge Press |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2020-01-21 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9781646113927 |
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.
| Author | : Victoria Landes |
| Publisher | : Rockridge Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021-08-17 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781648764196 |
Care for a loved one with cancer while caring for yourself Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face. Understanding cancer--Learn how cancer affects the body at every stage, determine the steps that come after diagnosis, and examine cancer treatments and side effects. Knowledge caregivers need--Find info on navigating health care, financial and legal decisions, and much more. What to say and ask--Find questions to ask your loved one's care team and health providers, and discover how to be an advocate in different situations. Support your loved one while also practicing self-care with the help of this compassionate choice in caregiving and cancer books.
| Author | : Mary Moller |
| Publisher | : Althea Press |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 2019-05-14 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9781641522700 |
Caring for Your Loved One (and Yourself) Through Alzheimer's Alzheimers books should help everyone involved through this incredibly difficult time. That's why Alzheimer's Through the Stages shows you what you can do for your loved one--and yourself--every step of the way. This book's detailed descriptions of all seven stages of the disease are both helpful and comforting. With each section divided into three parts--what to expect, what to say, and what to do--this is one of the easiest to use Alzheimers books for caregivers. Alzheimer's Through the Stages includes: A COMPLETE GUIDE--Go beyond other Alzheimers books as you learn what's happening and what you should do during all 7 stages of the disease. EASY-TO-USE ADVICE--Detailed guides and sample dialogues help you handle everything from doctor visits to mood swings--making this one of the most useful Alzheimers books. SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS--Discover the importance of your own wellbeing and how taking care of yourself is critical to successful caregiving. Discover one of the only Alzheimers books that lets you concentrate on what matters most--caring for both your loved one and yourself.
