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Are you facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia? Watching someone you cherish gradually succumb to dementia can evoke a tumultuous mix of emotions—grief, anger, fear. You want to provide the best care, but where do you start? Amidst the physical, financial, emotional, and legal complexities, you might question your ability to be a full-time caregiver.

Aunque suene a misticismo barato, el Alzheimer de mi madre me ha demostrado que es más gratificante decir ¡sí a la vida! sin peros ni condiciones, que permanecer en una queja continua sin dejar que las emociones fluyan. Porque estoy convencida de que absolutamente todo lo que nos sucede es inherente a estar vivo y tiene una razón, por lo que si negamos nuestros sentimientos y bloqueamos el dolor va a ser mayor el desgaste de reprimirlo que el de aceptarlo.

En nøgtern og usentimental fremstilling af de erfaringer med demens, Maria Helleberg har gjort, efter at hendes mor for nogle år siden blev ramt af sygdommen. Sygdommens forløb har været præget af både nedture og glæder. Nedture, når det gik tilbage for moderen, og den offentlige omsorg viste sig fra sin mest umyndiggørende og nedværdigende side. Glæder, når der kunne spores fremgang i moderens tilstand. Fremgangen indtraf først for alvor, da Maria Helleberg besluttede at få moderen ud fra den institution, hun var blevet anbragt på.

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Bloomsbury presents The Mindful Caregiver, 2nd Edition by Nancy L. Kriseman, read by Jennifer Woodward The Mindful Caregiver was first published in 2014. Since then, the caregiving landscape has changed dramatically, creating cascading effects and increased challenges for caregivers. Caregivers are having to care for elders, who are now living into their 80’s and beyond, often with multiple health issues. Many caregivers are baby boomers, which as a generation is getting older and facing their own health problems.

Take charge of caregiving: conquer daily challenges, communicate effectively, and transform behavioral changes with 9 actionable steps. No one prepares you for dementia, but no one prepares your loved one, either. The world has over 55 million dementia patients, which only increases annually. And not a single one of them was prepared.

Drawing on the latest global research, compelling patient stories, and decades of medical insight, The Sugar Code offers a clear, empowering plan to safeguard your health and extend not just your lifespan, but also your mindspan.

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...

Quando a memória falha com frequência e a mente perde-se em meio a uma nebulosa teia de confusão, um possível diagnóstico para a Doença de Alzheimer passa a ser realidade. A saúde e a rotina do portador exigem atenção especial, sendo necessária uma rede de cuidado e convivência em torno dele. Este audiolivro vai apresentar as informações necessárias para você compreender a doença, suas possíveis causas e consequências, bem como tratamentos convencionais e alternativos para enfrentá-la da melhor maneira possível.

Reversing Alzheimer's \ Revertir el Alzheimer (Spanish edition) has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Esta obra es una guía práctica de técnicas y actitudes eficaces para el cuidado diario de personas con Alzhéimer u otra enfermedad relacionada a la demencia. La guía aborda cada problema y ofrece una solución en forma de técnicas y actitudes para el manejo del paciente en ese aspecto determinado. Todas estas recomendaciones son resultado de la experiencia colectiva de profesionales involucrados en grupos terapéuticos y en la impartición de cursos para cuidadores de personas con Alzhéimer, así como los mismos participantes de estos espacios de aprendizaje y apoyo.

All those with dementia deserve the best care—but who looks out for the caregivers who are giving their all? Learn the art of compassion so you can not only be the best caregiver but make sure you are supported in the process too! The Compassionate Dementia Caregiver Guide: How to Care for People with Alzheimer’s or Dementia While Caring for Yourself is your lifeline for balancing care for your loved one and self

When the Window Closes is a profoundly personal and emotional narrative centered around the author's six-year journey as a caregiver for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease. Throughout the memoir, the author explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, family responsibilities, caregiving in the face of adversity, navigating the confusing healthcare system, and grappling with feelings of grief, loss, fear, resentment, and finding peace in letting go.

認知症、認知症介護は、「決断」次第で天国にも地獄にもなるのです。例えば、・施設にいつ入居させるか・「家族だけで介護するのは無理」と心得る・「看取りは自宅で」という先入観を捨てる

Unfailing Love provides support and care for the caregiver with 30 short devotions on simple gospel truths that bring comfort and hope. You will be encouraged to learn that it is possible to both lament and trust God at the same time—that you can bring your struggles honestly to him as you continue to find strength in his word. Woven throughout are stories from fellow caregivers so you can find solace in the experiences of others.

Stolen Memories: A Journey Through Alzheimer’s is a deeply moving and insightful exploration of one of the most challenging diseases of our time. Combining personal narratives, practical guidance, and cutting-edge research, author Maria Ellis offers listeners a comprehensive and compassionate understanding of Alzheimer’s disease—from its emotional toll to its scientific frontiers.

The Compassionate Guide for Dementia Caregivers is your essential roadmap to navigating the challenges of dementia care with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether you're a family caregiver or a professional, this guide provides practical strategies to ease daily struggles, strengthen communication, and protect your well-being.

After loosing her beloved mother to Alzheimer's, a devoted daughter decided to share their journey. Her personal stories and journal entries take you through the joys and the heartache that come from the disease that is devastating millions of families all over the world. She reveals the good, the bad and the ugly signs and symptoms, some choose to never share.

Discover how to care for your loved one with dementia—even if you're new to caregiving. Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for a loved one with dementia? Struggling to manage daily tasks while coping with the emotional toll? Searching for guidance to navigate this journey with confidence? You're not alone. Many caregivers face similar challenges. The Dementia Caregiver's Compass offers practical advice, emotional support, and expert insights to help you care with compassion.