Loving Dementia

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.

Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. Few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia, however - and that is where A Loving Approach to Dementia Care can help. The book offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss.

If you've ever asked yourself "Where am I, where my life is?" you're living what the Parkinson's community calls "living bereavement." You're loving your partner deeply while grieving "the person I knew is gone." The disease is changing him—not erasing him. There's a phrase: "If one partner has Parkinson's you both have Parkinson's." But only one of you receives the sympathy, the medical attention, the concerned phone calls. You receive the exhaustion. "I am always tired." The fractured sleep. The physical strain. The years of watching "him lose his strength, self-reliance, vibrance, & ...

Grieving the Living is a heartfelt guide for caregivers and families navigating the unique pain of dementia-related grief. Unlike other forms of loss, dementia brings a complicated mixture of love, sorrow, and resilience, a journey often described as grieving the living. In this compassionate book, you’ll discover clear explanations, real-life insights, and practical tools to help you understand and cope with the emotional rollercoaster of dementia caregiving. From the first signs of memory loss to the challenges of anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss, this guide provides the comfort of...

Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive, and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist for children, presents the situation to children in a warm, developmentally appropriate way using appealing characters of diversity, child-friendly language, and familiar scenes they can relate to

Whether you're a family member, friend, or professional caregiver, "Empowering Caregivers Through Alzheimer's and Dementia" is your trusted companion on the journey of caring for someone with memory loss. With compassion and expertise, this guide offers practical support, invaluable insights, and a beacon of hope for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving.

"WHAT DO I DO NOW"? Is this a question you asked yourself after realizing you had become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with a neurological disease? This moment can be extremely stressful and daunting. I know what you are experiencing because for five years I was the caregiver for a loved one as she battled Lewy Body Dementia. My book can help you answer the above question by: Giving you an awareness and better understanding of neurological diseases and their effects on the patient. Provide you with knowledge of the medical tests and exams used in establishing a definitive diagnosis....

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.