Caregiving with love and joy an expert's guide to providing the best Alzheimer's disease and dementia homecare
"When it comes to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, the right caregiving can make all the difference. Here, Patricia Boswell shares structured routines, life hacks, and best practices that are evidence-based and focused on maintaining the highest possible quality...
Main Author: | Boswell, Patricia A. (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
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New York :
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House,
[2022]
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Table of Contents:
- The right caregiver makes all the difference
- Is this behavior normal? Accepting the new reality
- Becoming the best caregiver
- Self-care strategies: taking care of the caregiver
- Organizing the home
- Caregiving and the activities of daily living
- Filling the family care plan with appropriate activities
- Dealing with difficult behaviors
- Identifying and treating common medical problems
- Navigating mealtime
- Coordinating respite care
- Planning for end of life.