Sign-In
Cart
Caregiver's Guide to Dementia & Alzheimer's
Paperback
Alzheimer's & DementiaGeneral Design
Publisher: Alison Goler
Published: Mar 25 2024
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Has someone you love just been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's?
Do worries like not knowing what to expect or how your loved one's disease will progress keep you up at night?
Perhaps you are caring for your loved one and giving so much of yourself, that your self-care has been left by the wayside.
If you're struggling with stress, a lack of sleep, or self-care challenges, know that you're not alone.
Almost 60% of caregivers of loved ones with dementia rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high.
Being a caregiver is more than accepting responsibilities and adapting to the changes in your loved one's world.
Although it is a thankless job, it is a great honor; a profound and beautiful experience, that will broaden your mind and touch your heart, more deeply than you could ever imagine.
It is most important to balance your life when caring for your loved one, so as not to lose yourself in the process, and maintain your health and well-being.
This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.
Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author's empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.
You will be guided step by step through the process of caring for your loved one-from diagnosis to hospice and all stages in between, accessing the most promising treatments available.
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, inspiration, and will prove to be a powerful source of hope, throughout your journey.
Within the 16 chapters of this book, you will gain knowledge and a better understanding:
- The complexities of dementia - the parts of the brain affected, understanding its causes, risk factors, and how symptoms manifest
- Treatments - mainstream, traditional, holistic, and alternative treatments, that can help delay the progression of the disease
- 10 warning signs of dementia - why seeing a doctor is vital at this stage
- Mapping out the road you'll travel through the 7 stages of dementia
- Diagnosing dementia - the importance of early detection, and appropriate tests your doctor will conduct in the process of diagnoses and what specialists to visit
- Encountering Behavioral issues - what to expect and how to mitigate common behavioral issues
- Assembling your team - the professionals you need to have on your side medically/legally throughout this journey
- Vital tips and tricks -how to care for your loved one while also embracing powerful self-care strategies for your own well-being
- Avoid Caregiver stress - how to prevent overwhelm and avoid burnout
And so much more.
Achieve your goal of giving your loved one the best possible care, without losing your sense of self.
Being a caregiver will challenge you, reward you, and make life far more meaningful than you might have ever imagined.
Also in
General Design
Thinking with Type, 2nd Revised Ed.: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students
Lupton, Ellen
Paperback
The Universe of Design: Horst Rittel's Theories of Design and Planning
Protzen, Jean-Pierre
Harris, David
Paperback
What They Didn't Teach You in Design School: What You Actually Need to Know to Make a Success in the Industry
Cleaver, Phil
Hardcover
Universal Principles of Design, Revised and Updated: 125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decision
Butler, Jill
Lidwell, William
Holden, Kritina
Paperback
Man-Made: How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out, and How We Can Make It Right
Reuther, Karen Korellis
Hardcover
The Smart Approach to Design: Bathrooms, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom
Editors of Creative Homeowner
Paperback
The Liberating Structures Fieldbook: Flipping the Script on Meetings, Planning, and Progress
White, Nancy
McCandless, Keith L.
Paperback
The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design: A Guide to Furnishing, Decorating, and Styling Your Home
Flemming, Caitlin
Goebel, Julie
Hardcover
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 17th Edition: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines
The Graphic Artists Guild
Paperback
In a Good Place: How the Spaces Where We Live, Work, and Play Can Help Us Thrive
Klotz, Leidy
Hardcover
Grid Systems in Graphic Design: A Visual Communication Manual for Graphic Designers, Typographers and Three Dimensional Designers
Müller-Brockmann, Josef
Hardcover
Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
Graves, Laia Farran
Hardcover
The Spaces That Make Us: Why Design Is Broken and How We Can Create a Happier, Healthier World
Kurani, Danish
Hardcover
Graphic Design: The New Basics (Second Edition, Revised and Expanded)
Lupton, Ellen
Phillips, Jennifer Cole
Paperback
Color Curious: Find Color Inspiration All Around You for Art, Design, and Life
Bianchi, Ana
Hardcover
Universal Principles of Design, Updated and Expanded Third Edition: 200 Ways to Increase Appeal, Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, and Make Bet
Butler, Jill
Lidwell, William
Holden, Kritina
Paperback
Past Forward: Reviving an Old Southern House with Collections, Antiques, and Passion
Adkins, Barbara
Hardcover
Design: Mid-Century Modern: Design Inspiration from Copenhagen to California
McKnight, Jenna M.
McKnight, Jenna
Hardcover
Practical Color Combinations: A Resource Book with Over 2500 Sample Color Schemes
Kuno, Naomi
Paperback
Queer X Design: 50 Years of Signs, Symbols, Banners, Logos, and Graphic Art of LGBTQ
Campbell, Andy
Hardcover
Little Guides to Style Collection: The History of Eight Fashion Icons
Homer, Karen
Farran Graves, Laia
Baxter-Wright, Emma
Hardcover
Little Book of Christian Louboutin: The Story of the Iconic Shoe Designer
Gilroy, Darla-Jane
Hardcover
Codices Illustres. the World's Most Famous Illuminated Manuscripts 400 to 1600
Wolf, Norbert
Walther, Ingo F.
Hardcover
Universal Methods of Design Expanded and Revised: 125 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective Solutions (Rev
Martin, Bella
Hanington, Bruce
Paperback
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
Baxter-Wright, Emma
Hardcover
Little Guides to Style Gift Set: The Classics
Homer, Karen
Gilroy, Darla-Jane
Baxter-Wright, Emma
Hardcover
Graphic Designers After Graphic Design: Designer as Publisher / Researcher / Change Maker / Performer / Artist
Fuller, Jarrett
Paperback
The Design of Childhood: How the Material World Shapes Independent Kids--Featuring the Author's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Essays
Lange, Alexandra
Paperback
Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction: Lavishly Illustrated with Line Drawings & Photographs
Bain, George
Paperback
The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers
Berne, Debbie
Paperback
Principles of LOGO Design: A Practical Guide to Creating Effective Signs, Symbols, and Icons
Bokhua, George
Hardcover
The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition: Expert Color Information for Professional Results
Eiseman, Leatrice
Paperback
The Trust Experiments: Rebuilding Connection in a World Designed to Divide Us
Montgomery, Charles
Hardcover
Little Book of Bottega Veneta: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House
Solá-Santiago, Frances
Hardcover
Songbirds in Collage: Impressionistic collage paintings, step-by-step
St Hilaire, Elizabeth J.
Paperback
Vintage Icons of Fashion: From the Chanel 2.55 to the Rolex Oyster
Sanz, Raul Barragan
Moisy, Jean-Sebastien
Hardcover
Pet and Animal Portraits in Collage: Impressionistic Collage Paintings, Step-by-Step
St Hilaire, Elizabeth
Paperback
Designa: Technical Secrets of the Traditional Visual Arts
Tetlow, Adam
DeLong, Lisa
Sutton, Daud
Hardcover
Anxiety Relief Adult Coloring Book: Over 100 Pages of Mindfulness and anti-stress Coloring To Soothe Anxiety featuring Beautiful and Magical Scenes, .
Adult Coloring Books
Coloring Books for Adults
Adult Colouring Books
Paperback
The Book: A Cover-To-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
Houston, Keith
Paperback
Guiding Principles for Inclusive Design Values: Reimagining Design Practice and Education - Aligned with the Aiga Dec Value Design Education Pledge
Berry, Anne H.
Dee, Meaghan
Tegtmeyer, Rebecca
Hardcover
The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures
Kaufmann, Sebastian
Redgrave, Alexandra
Hardcover
Spring Coloring Book for Adults: Large Print Spring Coloring Book with Beautiful Spring-Themed Coloring Pages for Adults, Seniors, Man and Women Bold
Publishing, Large Print Coloring Books
Paperback
Making and Breaking the Grid, Third Edition: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
Samara, Timothy
Paperback
Writing Is Not Magic, It's Design: The Designer's Guide to Writing and Supercharging Creativity
Ferreira, João Batalheiro
Paperback
Tattoo Book: Tattoo Design Book . 800 Tattoo Ideas for Artists, Professionals, and Beginners.
Publishing, Art Ram
Paperback
The Manuscripts Club: The People Behind a Thousand Years of Medieval Manuscripts
de Hamel, Christopher
Paperback