Below are the best resources we could find on Dementia and handling a loved ones illness.
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Essential tips for communicating for someone with dementia. Nationally renowned presenter Diane Waugh shares her own experiences and the mistakes she made as a caregiver for her mother.
Nearly half of U.S. 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.
When my mom developed dementia, my dad tried to deny it and I tried to fix it. We both failed.
How to deal with caregiver guilt when caring for an Alzheimer’s patient.
The 36-Hour Day is an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems.
Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness—particularly one that is expected to cause declining mental and physical health—to examine and update their financial and health care arrangements as soon as possible.
Daniel Woytowich’s father was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia while he was still in college. This memoir tells the story of the diagnosis of, acceptance of, and journey through the terrible illness that is dementia.
When he was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, author Jarem Sawatsky found no guidebooks for those living with an incurable illness.
In today’s video, we talk about the top 3 reasons why people consider nursing home care for their loved ones with dementia. The three reasons include: safety concerns, loss of bowel control, and extreme caregiver stress and burnout.
Frena Gray-Davidson has lived and worked with people with dementia for over 25 years. She is a best-selling author and is internationally recognized for her caregiver training workshops for professionals and families.
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