Children Dementia

One of the most helpful forms of support you can offer someone living with LBW, is WISDOM and KARUNA COMPASSION, which is the softening of your heart. This inspiring book provides you with the pathways of both. Lewy body dementia (LBD) a chaos of communication. Do you want to gain understanding of what is happening during their nightly episodes & hallucinations? Do you want to understand & ease their suffering? Do you want to change the direction of the next generation, from dis-ease to health? The psychology definition of LBD, should read; A dis-ease where COURAGE & STRENGTH can rise out ...

From the author of The Bright Years, the story of April and Leo, a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth salvaging. When April and Leo’s house burns in the middle of the night...

At first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mother’s changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life - and his family’s - forever. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.4 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s one in eight older Americans. More than likely, that figure includes someone you know and love.

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...

A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle—as well as what not to worry about—from the first moments of concern. When Nate Chin’s father, also a doctor, began to feel...

Bloomsbury presents Elderhood by Louise Aronson, MD, read by Eliza Foss. Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction A New York Times Bestseller Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Winner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book Award Winner of the 2022 At Home With...

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

"A poetic and philosophical and brave and uplifting meditation on how important it is to make peace and meaning of our lives while we still have them.” –Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat Pray Love "Illuminating, unflinching and ultimately inspiring... A book to treasure.”...

These compelling case histories meld science and storytelling to illuminate the complex relationship between the mind of someone with dementia and the mind of the person caring for them. “This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for...

“A gorgeous memoir about mothers, daughters, and the tenacity of the love that grows between what is said and what is left unspoken.”—Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk If our family stories shape us, what happens when we learn those stories were never true? Who do we become when we...

From an award-winning children's novelist, an adult debut about a grieving author who heads to rural England for a writer's retreat, only to stumble upon an incredible historical find. As the past and present collide, she'll discover the key to healing her trauma. Anna, a novelist based in...

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LOVE MEANS MAKING THE HARDEST DECISION OF ALL? "This warm supportive guide will help any adult child, navigate the emotional, practical, and often complex decisions, that accompany this inevitable stage of life" At some point the adult children of aging parents face difficult choices about senior living and care options. Finding the best path forward can stir up a confusing mix of of emotions, from love, duty, and concern to overwhelm, guilt, and grief. Written with deep empathy and real life wisdom, Helping Parents Through Life's Final Season is a source of clarity and ...

When caregiving pushes you to the edge… and laughter pulls you back. It’s midnight. The alarm is screaming. You run in expecting a medical emergency… It’s a spider. A dead spider. Welcome to dementia caregiving. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re losing your mind trying to care for someone else… you’re not alone. This is not a sweet caregiving story. This is what it actually feels like. It’s laughing when you shouldn’t. Crying when no one sees. And doing things you never imagined you’d have to do. Life with a Demented Drama Queen is a collection of real, raw, sometimes ...

Have you ever known a family member who struggles to remember things you just talked about? In When Grandma Forgets: An Eddie and Freddy Story, young readers will discover what it’s like to live with a loved one who has dementia. Grandma Samantha often forgets where she puts things and what she promised to do for her family. For Eddie and Freddy, dealing with dementia is new and confusing. Through their story, children will gently learn about the symptoms of dementia, how it affects daily life, and simple ways to show patience and kindness toward family members living with memory loss. ...

Bloomsbury presents The Lost Tide Warriors by Catherine Doyle, read by Patrick Moy. 'Doyle’s talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weather’ The Daily Mail In the brilliant sequel to The Storm...

"McBride’s verse novel, inspired by her father’s life, gets an aural uplift from the accomplished narrator Andre Santana."—School Library Journal (Starred Review) Onyx lives with his mother, who is showing signs of early-onset dementia. He doesn't want to bring attention to his home—if...

A May-December romance and the return of an old love keep this sexy romance sizzling from start to finish! Love is the last thing on gifted artist, Beth Hadley’s mind as she prepares for a one-woman show while enjoying a bittersweet summer before her son, Kit leaves for college. Then, out of the blue, an unexpected, secret love blossoms with Jack Talbot, Kit’s best friend, and they begin a passionate affair that could destroy her world, tear her family apart, and shatter the peace of her close knit community. As Beth struggles with guilt and remorse over the relationship with Jack, a ...

Dallas, Dealey Plaza, 1963. Nineteen-year-old Mariah Byrne is following her dream of a career in photography. One moment she’s filled with joy and hope watching the president and Mrs. Kennedy drive past. In the next, the world—and Mariah’s life—is split into before and after. What follows, and the unconventional decisions Mariah makes, will affect her and her family forever.

As one of Australia's most celebrated athletes, Michael Klim's impact extends far beyond the pool. Klim's journey to greatness began behind the Iron Curtain, in communist-era Poland. His family made a bid for freedom in the 1980s and immigrated to Australia, where swimming became his passport...

If caring for an aging parent suddenly became your job, this guide gives you a calmer way to know what to do next. Doctor visits. Medication questions. Memory changes. Bills. Insurance calls. Home safety worries. Family opinions. Caregiving can turn into a second full-time job before you ever get a clear plan. The Caregiver Survival Guide for Aging Parents is a practical, step-by-step guide for adult children who are trying to help an elderly parent while still protecting their own time, energy, and peace of mind. Inside, you will learn how to prepare for medical appointments, organize ...