Dementia for Caregivers

Strategies for Behavioral Issues and Practical Tips for Caring for Your Loved One at Home

By: Renee Phillippi

Narrated by: Ann Osmond

Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Ease your fears and embrace a caring, kind approach to looking after your loved one with dementia.

Has a parent or close family member been diagnosed with dementia, and you have no idea what happens next?

Are you worried about not having the knowledge you need to care for them properly and give them the quality of life they deserve?

Are you concerned about the impact that this could have on your own well-being as a caregiver?

Then keep listening…

There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the US who suffer from dementia—a statistic that is only anticipated to increase as time goes on.

As their condition worsens, patients become increasingly unable to care for themselves and have to rely on someone else, usually a loved one, to look after them.

As a caregiver, it can be incredibly intimidating and often anxiety-inducing to have so many responsibilities, and challenges thrust upon you.

Especially for those without any experience, caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming—you don’t want the guilt of making mistakes.

This comprehensive guide will ease your worries and reassure you about everything you need to know to take care of your loved one as they progress through the stages of dementia.

Learn tips and tricks from an experienced author who will take you through all the important stuff—from diagnosis to end-of-life care.

In this guide, you will discover:

• Seven types of dementia, including their causes and symptoms, to prepare yourself for what happens next
• A succinct and useful guide to the diagnostic process
• Seven ways to combat behavior issues of any type
• Physical and psychological changes that could happen—and what do to if these become a problem
• Problem-solving strategies to help you manage sundowning, hallucinations, delusions, aggression, apathy, and more
• Information on making mealtimes easier and tips to help them eat properly—learn what they should be consuming in their diet to stay healthy, including a quick reference guide for finger foods
• What (and what not!) to say to someone with dementia—avoid behavioral problems and conflicts by learning these tips early on
• Tips on looking after your own health—don’t neglect your well-being, as a caregiver, you need some TLC too!
• Advice on long-term care solutions so you can have everything planned in advance to make those transitions easier to manage
• And much more.

You can still make a whole host of fantastic memories with your loved one. Make the best of your situation and give them the care they need to continue living a meaningful life.

If you want to be the best caregiver possible and give your loved one the quality of life they deserve after a dementia diagnosis, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Renee Phillippi (P)2023 Renee Phillippi

Helpful Resource

If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia, this audiobook is an essential guide that will help ease your worries and give you the confidence to care for them with compassion and understanding. From the different types of dementia and their symptoms to tips on managing behavior issues, this audiobook covers everything you need to know. The narrator's calming voice and the comprehensive information provided make it an enjoyable and informative listen that I highly recommend to anyone caring for someone with dementia.

Great Advice!

This book was extremely helpful! If you have taken care of someone with dementia, you know how difficult it can be. I learned a ton, including that there are seven types of dementia. My favorite section was on problem-solving strategies. The narrator also has an excellent voice for the material - a joy to listen to.

Such a Great Resource

I highly recommend this book! The author has written a well researched tome for those caring for loved ones suffering with Dementia. Recently my grandfather was put into hospice and it shocked the family. This audiobook helped me rationalize the disease and sympathize with my grandfather. The book incorporates all the important aspects of the disease including how to engage with someone suffering from it, manage their behaviors (one of the reasons he is hospice) and so much more. The book is easy to understand and well narrated for an easy listen. This is a must listen.

Great audiobook!

This is an important subject and this audiobook knocks it out of the park. It addresses everything in a tasteful and informative tone and the narrator is also quite good. Totally recommend!

Great Resource

Renee Phillippi has written a great book and the narration by Ann Osmond is excellent. This book is full of information that you will definitely be able to use. As a resource book when my wife and I listen together we like to take lots of notes. The narration on this book is spot on because it required very little to no rewinding or pausing during our listen. Great Job!!!

Our families have a history of dementia and/or alzheimers so my wife and i decided to listen begin researching what that might look like for us in the future. With our population aging this issue will only get worse and worse.

While we listened to this book my wife and i found ourseleves feeling releif that we were preparing ahead of time for a potential that may happen (is very likely) in our relationship. Long term care solutions need proper planning and this book gives you all that. We particularly found the section on combating behavior issues to be eye opening. We both saw the behaviors outlined in our grandparents and never thought about how we would help. This is the area we found very interesting but there is so much more like how to make dinner time easier, not forgetting to take care of yourself, to how to handle the inevitable physical changes that will also occur.

Thank you for writing this great book. We highly recommend it.

A comprehensive guide for caregivers

This book takes an in-depth look from a clinical and caregiver perspective for families to understand how patients develop dementia and how it progresses. In addition, how a diagnosis of dementia differs from other psychological or medical, or neurological problems. Part of the diagnosis is not only to determine whether it is dementia but to rule out what it is not. That is why it is important for proper medical screening, as discussed in the book. In-depth explanations of medical terms, the types of doctors you may meet, and the tests you may have.

It discusses the 7 types of Dementia and the differences between each. The author discusses scenarios for caregivers and how to handle situations, develop routines, and support the caregiver in difficult times. Also, discussing hallucinations, paranoia, and delusional thinking. She also discusses personality changes and why it happens, and how to deal with them. She gives 7 overall caregiving tips that will help you both be healthier.

Renee discusses sundowning, shadowing, safety, and nutrition. Lots of self-care for caregivers tips too! Taking care of yourself and not getting lost in the disease and taking care of yourself is key. In Addition, to end-of-life, Hospice, and power of attorney information. Plus, keys to knowing when it's time to stop your caregiving responsibilities and how to look into long-term care options.

This book contains support and in-depth information to help you and your loved one or patient have a healthier life.
As a Nurse and having family members with dementia past and present, I can relate to and highly recommend this comprehensive guide!

Practical & Useful Resource!

In this brilliant audiobook, the narrator gives practical advice, strategies, and methods to take care of a loved one with Dementia, the crippling mental illness that affects over 6.5 million Americans.

It's the perfect resource for someone with a family member who has dementia - it covers the 7 types of dementia, what to expect, 7 ways to combat behavioral issues, and a whole lot more. I would never want to care for a loved one with Dementia without this reference - Highly Recommend!

All you need to know as a caregiver

This has been a true eye-opener for me. It helped me to make sense of certain situations I had when I lacked the information that would have helped me to cope better. This book not only provides invaluable information, it also gives you confidence in your ability to care for someone with dementia. The tone and pace of the narrator is a fitting complement to the very impactful text.

I really appreciate the detailed explanations of the terminologies the 7 types of dementia, the differences between them, and the signs and symptoms. I found particularly impactful the section in Part III which covers self-care. Too often we overextend ourselves and it is nice to be reminded of the importance of accepting help from others, accessing respite, and taking time to look after ourselves. As everyone will at some time be a caregiver or be cared for, everyone should take hold of this information.

Exactly what I needed

I got this book because I work with dementia patients and I need to learn how to deal with themThis book is complete and it will teach you how to care for them and redirect the, when they have delusions which happens a lot during treatment. After applying the strategies here I feel more confident working with them. Highly recommend this book.

A Great Guide for Caregivers!

This is a great book as it provides useful and practical information about dementia, and how to care for people with such condition. It is well-researched and detailed that anyone without experience can actually utilize the strategies and tips provided by this book.

If you're personally caring for someone with dementia, then this is certainly a valuable resource to consider. This book can significantly reduce the stress you're experiencing when you're involved with these people. Highly recommended!