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| Author | : Kerry Peck |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781641052047 |
"Oh no, what are we going to do?"Experts say that every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. When someone you love gets that diagnosis, you need answers.The authors, Kerry Peck and Rick Law, are two nationally renowned elder law attorneys who can help you make wise decisions in the midst of a post-diagnosis whirlwind of confusion.Avoid common missteps such as:Giving away assets to qualify for nursing home benefitsBelieving that Medicare will pay for your long-term careWaiting until the last minute before seeking expert legal adviceAssuming that nursing home Medicaid is a do-it-yourself projectThinking that a revocable living trust provides asset protectionAnd many more
| Author | : Kerry Peck |
| Publisher | : American Bar Association |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 9781641052030 |
"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Experts say that every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. When someone you love gets that diagnosis, you need answers. The authors, Kerry Peck and Rick Law, are two nationally renowned elder law attorneys who can help you make wise decisions in the midst of a post-diagnosis whirlwind of confusion. Avoid common missteps such as: - Giving away assets to qualify for nursing home benefits - Believing that Medicare will pay for your long-term care - Waiting until the last minute before seeking expert legal advice - Assuming that nursing home Medicaid is a do-it-yourself project - Thinking that a revocable living trust provides asset protection - And many more
| Author | : Thomas F. Harrison |
| Publisher | : Guilford Publications |
| Total Pages | : 255 |
| Release | : 2022-08-10 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1462550053 |
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
| Author | : Iris Therese Smith Reid |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 71 |
| Release | : 2016-09-20 |
| Genre | : Poetry |
| ISBN | : 0722346697 |
Iris Therese Smith Reid wrote these poems along the way while looking after a husband who suffers from dementia and sickness. They were inspired by some of the things he has done and said while Iris has been his carer (for the last seven years now), his wife and his lifeline. Since her husband was diagnosed with dementia Iris has kept a journal recording the many ways this tragic disorder has affected their daily life together. The process of writing is one of the things that have helped her through this difficult time. "Writing this and the poems," she says, "helps me recharge my batteries for what lies ahead."
| Author | : Rachael Wonderlin |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2022-09-06 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 142144433X |
This practical guide provides general caregiving tips and helps you decide when and how to transition your loved one to a dementia care community. Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? What do you do if the person you're caring for seems to have trouble recognizing you? When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? And how can you maintain your relationship with your loved one when you are living apart? Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer these tough questions—and more. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the reader through key points about dementia care, including • common terminology used by health care workers • strategies for taking care of your loved one • advice for when and how to transition to a dementia care community • understanding how dementia care communities are structured and what to keep in mind when evaluating them • how to help your loved one receive the best possible care while they're living apart • recommendations for handling obstacles involving communication and behavioral issues • information on technology, hospice care, programming and activities, and at-home safety A dedicated section called "Putting It into Practice" in each chapter helps you apply the principles to your own experience, while worksheets present you with questions to consider as part of the caregiving and assessment process.
| Author | : Lynda A. Markut |
| Publisher | : Vanderbilt University Press |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 0826514790 |
Replete with the powerful words of experienced caregivers, Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories is an essential guidebook for anyone who must attend to the needs of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. In these pages, members of caregivers' support groups - representing twenty-six families and a variety of professions and income levels - speak candidly about the challenges they have faced at every step in the caregiving process, from recognizing early symptoms of dementia to dealing with its advanced stages. Highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of caregivers, the book brims with inspirational stories, practical advice, and creative approaches to problem-solving. Among the issues addressed are: Becoming a caregiver, whether for a spouse or parent Dealing with the personality changes caused by dementia, from anxiety and paranoia to hallucinations and impulsive behavior Keeping dementia sufferers meaningfully involved in life Handling the emotions and stresses of caregiving Seeking help through support groups and other sources, including medical professionals, clergy, and other family members The authors, who have both been caregivers themselves, augment their interviewees' stories with connective commentary and their own personal stories. A useful resource section is included to refer readers to associations and help-lines.
| Author | : William H. Allen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-12-26 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : |
Has a loved one recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's? Do concerns such as not knowing what to expect or how your loved one's disease will progress keep you awake at night? Are you looking for hope and direction while dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's? There is no need to look any further! Dr. William H. Allen provides creative methods to improve both physical and mental health in "Stay Healthy And Happy With Dementia And Alzheimer's." Alzheimer's and dementia are disastrous diseases that affect millions of people and their families. They have the ability to rob you of your memory, identity, and joy. But there is still hope. You can maintain your health and happiness even if you have dementia or Alzheimer's, and this book will show you how. Dr. William H. Allen is a well-known neurologist and brain health expert. He has helped thousands of patients and caregivers in dealing with the difficulties of dementia and Alzheimer's. He shares his knowledge and guidance on how to prevent, slow down, and manage these conditions in this book. He also provides practical advice and exercises to help you improve your mental and physical health. This book is for you if you have dementia or Alzheimer's, or if you care for someone who does. It will help you in understanding what is going on in your brain, dealing with the changes, and living a fulfilling and meaningful life. You will learn about: 1. Dementia and Alzheimer's disease fundamentals. 2. Exercise and physical activity. 3. Hydration and nutrition. 4. Social support and interaction. 5. Mindfulness and meditation. 6. Art and music therapy. 7. Rest and sleep. 8. Coping and stress management. 9. Self esteem and self Care. Don't let dementia and Alzheimer's steal your joy. You can maintain your health and happiness even if you have dementia or Alzheimer's, and this book will show you how. Read your copy today and start on the path to a better brain and life.
| Author | : Lynn Casteel Harper |
| Publisher | : Catapult |
| Total Pages | : 126 |
| Release | : 2020-04-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1948226294 |
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice An essential book for those coping with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders that “reframe[s] our understanding of dementia with sensitivity and accuracy . . . to grant better futures to our loved ones and ourselves” (The New York Times). An estimated fifty million people in the world suffer from dementia. Diseases such as Alzheimer's erase parts of one's memory but are also often said to erase the self. People don't simply die from such diseases; they are imagined, in the clichés of our era, as vanishing in plain sight, fading away, or enduring a long goodbye. In On Vanishing, Lynn Casteel Harper, a Baptist minister and nursing home chaplain, investigates the myths and metaphors surrounding dementia and aging, addressing not only the indignities caused by the condition but also by the rhetoric surrounding it. Harper asks essential questions about the nature of our outsized fear of dementia, the stigma this fear may create, and what it might mean for us all to try to “vanish well.” Weaving together personal stories with theology, history, philosophy, literature, and science, Harper confronts our elemental fears of disappearance and death, drawing on her own experiences with people with dementia both in the American healthcare system and within her own family. In the course of unpacking her own stories and encounters—of leading a prayer group on a dementia unit; of meeting individuals dismissed as “already gone” and finding them still possessed of complex, vital inner lives; of witnessing her grandfather’s final years with Alzheimer’s and discovering her own heightened genetic risk of succumbing to the disease—Harper engages in an exploration of dementia that is unlike anything written before on the subject. A rich and startling work of nonfiction, On Vanishing reveals cognitive change as it truly is, an essential aspect of what it means to be mortal.
| Author | : Judy Cornish |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2019-01-22 |
| Genre | : Alzheimer's disease |
| ISBN | : 9781974027620 |
The revolutionary how-to guidebook that details ways to make it easier to provide dementia home care for people experiencing Alzheimer's or dementia. Alzheimer's home care is possible! Dementia with Dignity explains the groundbreaking new approach: the DAWN Method(R), designed so families and caregivers can provide home care. It outlines practical tools and techniques to help your loved one feel happier and more comfortable so that you can postpone the expense of long-term care. In this book you'll learn: -The basic facts about Alzheimer's and dementia, plus the skills lost and those not lost; -How to recognize and respond to the emotions caused by Alzheimer's or dementia, and avoid dementia-related behaviors; -Tools for working with an impaired person's moods and changing sense of reality; -Home care techniques for dealing with hygiene, safety, nutrition and exercise issues; -A greater understanding and appreciation of what someone with Alzheimer's or dementia is experiencing, and how your home care can increase home their emotional wellbeing. Wouldn't dementia home care be easier if you could get on the same page as your loved one? When we understand what someone experiencing Alzheimer's or dementia is going through, we can truly help them enjoy more peace and security at home. This book will help you recognize the unmet emotional needs that are causing problems, giving you a better understanding and ability to address them. The good news about dementia is that home care is possible. There are infinitely more happy times and experiences to be shared together. Be a part of caring for, honoring, and upholding the life of someone you love by helping them experience Alzheimer's or dementia with dignity. Judy Cornish is the author of The Dementia Handbook-How to Provide Dementia Care at Home, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network(R) (DAWN), and creator of the DAWN Method. She is also a geriatric care manager and elder law attorney, member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA).
| Author | : Tia Powell |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2020-09-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0735210918 |
Now in paperback, the cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her grandmother, and then her mother, were diagnosed with dementia--not to mention confronting the hard truth that her own odds aren't great. In the U.S., 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day; by the time a person reaches 85, their chances of having dementia approach 50 percent. And the truth is, there is no cure, and none coming soon, despite the perpetual promises by pharmaceutical companies that they are just one more expensive study away from a pill. Dr. Powell's goal is to move the conversation away from an exclusive focus on cure to a genuine appreciation of care--what we can do for those who have dementia, and how to keep life meaningful and even joyful. Reimagining Dementia is a moving combination of medicine and memoir, peeling back the untold history of dementia, from the story of Solomon Fuller, a black doctor whose research at the turn of the twentieth century anticipated important aspects of what we know about dementia today, to what has been gained and lost with the recent bonanza of funding for Alzheimer's at the expense of other forms of the disease. In demystifying dementia, Dr. Powell helps us understand it with clearer eyes, from the point of view of both physician and caregiver. Ultimately, she wants us all to know that dementia is not only about loss--it's also about the preservation of dignity and hope.
