Dementia Help

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.

Rooted in both professional experience and personal empathy, Holistic Dementia Caregiving empowers caregivers to build deeper connections, manage difficult behaviors, and preserve dignity through every stage of dementia.

Where do you turn when your loved one is diagnosed with dementia? Many people do not know. There is either too much information or not enough information available. Until now! The information within this book provides guidance on what to do before the diagnosis when you suspect that something is happening, at diagnosis, and after the diagnosis. Additionally, information is provided on what is normal aging memory loss and what is considered dementia, when to consider in-home care or out-of-home care, strategies on paying for long-term care, and ways to address behavioral concerns. As a ...

A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater.

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.

Written by a pharmacist and caregiver with over a decade of experience in the field, this book contains all the vital information and insights she has gathered through the years, which will provide you with expert guidance, and inspiration, and will prove to be a powerful source of hope, throughout your journey. Care for your loved one confidently, lovingly, and effectively without the overwhelm.

A dementia diagnosis can frighten and devastate all who are affected. When a husband is diagnosed with dementia, his wife is at risk of becoming the “hidden patient.” Sometimes the responsibilities of caring for a husband with dementia causes stress leading to caregiver burnout. Caregiving wives may feel trapped, obligated or compelled to go it alone at the expense of their own well-being. Others find many rewards in caring and give of themselves to a fault — “until death do us part.” Asking for help can be difficult for caregivers, for many reasons. Gaining knowledge about ...

Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds! Even in my own professional career as an RN working full time for 45 years, it was a huge education for me when my own mother was diagnosed with Vascular dementia. I am sharing what I have learned in hopes of helping others. Why knowledge is power Discover what Alzheimer's and other dementias are Secrets of diagnosis and roles of healthcare team Recognize stages of dementia and disease process Safety safeguards and proactive efforts Financial concerns and support connections Secrets to improve quality of life Latest treatments ...

Providing dementia care is profoundly stressful for families and caregivers. People with dementia or Alzheimer’s experience emotional distress, which leads to behavioral complications and the need for institutional care. However, if families and caregivers are able to identify the emotional needs caused by dementia and understand which skills are lost and which remain, they can lower the behavioral complications and their own stress.

Emily Clionsky, MD, and Mitchell Clionsky, PhD, are a physician and neuropsychologist couple who have cared for their own parents with dementia, created a test used by doctors to measure cognitive function, and treated more than 25,000 patients with cognitive impairment. In Dementia Prevention, they combine the most current scientific findings about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with their experience to present a practical guide that empowers you to improve your brain's future.

Scared about the changes you see in your loved one as he or she ages? Issues with memory lapses or mood changes? Unlock the clues that tell if you should be concerned. Learn how to compassionately support a loved one with dementia and maintain their, and your, quality of life. Does My Mom Have Dementia will prepare you for the journey ahead. Explore: What is Dementia? How does it compare to normal aging? or Alzheimer’s disease? What are the warning signs or what else could it be? How do I talk to the doctor about it? What doctors and procedures are involved? What is the course of dementia...

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with unique challenges sometimes at your own expense. You couldn't shake off the feeling any longer. You convince your loved one to get checked after showing multiple signs and symptoms. And as their doctor explains the results, the world around you slows down. Your feelings were correct - your loved one has dementia. And then reality hits: No one in your family has caregiving experience.

Dementia is a cruel disease, and neither this book nor any other make it all better. What this book aims to do, however, is show you that you can live with dementia and that there is life after a diagnosis. While dementia will steal a lot of the elements of your life, it can still leave you with much to be grateful for. Its progress can be delayed. And, ultimately, you and your loved ones can learn how to cope with it.

Does someone you know and care about have Alzheimer’s or memory issues? Do you feel overwhelmed and alone in your experience – in your role as a caregiver for someone with dementia? Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss: A survival guide for caregivers will provide you with the tools and support you need to successfully cope with and navigate this difficult journey. This “First Aid Kit” will help you address many concerns and questions you may have. Topics include getting a diagnosis, asking for help, humour as a coping strategy, caregiver stress, self-care, coping with difficult ...

Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting Go – Real Help, Hope & Humor for Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Parkinson’s Caregivers Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Parkinson’s disease? You're not alone—and this book is here to walk with you through the emotional and practical challenges with actionable strategies. In Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting Go, Debbie DeMoss Compton shares her firsthand experiences, heartfelt encouragement, and real-world solutions to help you manage the stress and uncertainty of caregiving. Backed by research, interviews, and...

Discover the transformative power of Methylene Blue for optimal health, even if you've been skeptical of alternative remedies in the past! Are you tired of navigating through a sea of conventional treatments without real relief? Do you yearn for another approach that helps the body's natural process work faster, better and more thoroughly? Have you ever wondered if there's an alternative remedy that could address multiple health concerns simultaneously? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many are seeking a reliable, science-backed solution to elevate their ...

The perfect companion for family caregivers—frank talk, wise words, real-life tools “We’re family caregivers, you and I” is how this remarkable book begins. Told through the voices of family caregivers and counselors, this emotional survival guide gives you straight talk and wise words that will help you make your way through the toughest—and possibly most rewarding—job you’ll ever have. Today’s longer lives mean longer caregiving. If you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or friend over the long haul, this book is your essential companion, from beginnings, through the ups ...

From the seven health conditions that are often mistaken for Dementia to understanding what causes neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia Must-Knows is the only caregiver’s guide to early-stage dementia you need.

The Silver Tsunami According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently about 900 million persons globally who are aged 60 years and over. By 2050, this number will balloon to a staggering 2 billion, a figure larger than the combined populations of China and India today! These numbers will usher in an exponential increase in the prevalence of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. There is good news, however. Although we can’t stop aging nor completely halt Alzheimer’s progression, there are proven techniques we can use to counteract memory deficits in our loved ones....

🧠 Dementia Caregiving with Compassion and Confidence: A Practical Guide for Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss Caregivers Feel supported, prepared, and empowered—no matter where you are on your dementia caregiving journey. If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss, you likely feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to turn. You’re not alone. Millions of dementia caregivers face these same struggles—navigating confusing medical decisions, emotional stress, and daily care challenges with little guidance. This compassionate and practical ...