I have a lot of experience as a carer and I am working on a book to share my personal stories and tips on caring for the elderly.
Many of my fellow carers and friends are looking forward to reading it and I appreciate their patience and encouragement.
While I finish my book, I want to recommend another book that can help you if you are caring for a family member with dementia or memory loss.
This book is clearly more comprehensive and professional than mine and it covers everything you need to know about dementia care.
The book in question is: `The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias.`
`The 36-Hour Day` is a comprehensive and compassionate guide for families and caregivers of people who have Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, and memory loss. It covers everything from the causes and diagnosis of dementia to the practical and emotional aspects of caring for someone with cognitive impairment. It also offers advice on how to cope with the stress and challenges of caregiving, as well as how to plan for the future and deal with legal and financial issues.
`The 36-Hour Day` is written by experts with decades of experience in the field and is based on the latest research and best practices. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to provide the best possible care for their loved one with dementia.
It provides practical and legal advice on how to cope with the behavioural and emotional challenges of dementia, as well as how to help the person with dementia maintain their independence and dignity. The book is written by experts with decades of experience in caring for individuals with memory loss.
This must-read guide for families and caregivers is considered the most trusted and authoritative work in the field for 40 years.
Some of the topics covered in `The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias` are as the title suggests:
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`The 36-Hour Day` is a comprehensive and compassionate guide for families and caregivers of people who have Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, and memory loss. It covers everything from the causes and diagnosis of dementia to the practical and emotional aspects of caring for someone with cognitive impairment. It also offers advice on how to cope with the stress and challenges of caregiving, as well as how to plan for the future and deal with legal and financial issues.
`The 36-Hour Day` is written by experts with decades of experience in the field and is based on the latest research and best practices. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to provide the best possible care for their loved one with dementia.
It provides practical and legal advice on how to cope with the behavioural and emotional challenges of dementia, as well as how to help the person with dementia maintain their independence and dignity. The book is written by experts with decades of experience in caring for individuals with memory loss.
This must-read guide for families and caregivers is considered the most trusted and authoritative work in the field for 40 years.
Some of the topics covered in `The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias` are as the title suggests:
- Dementia: what it is, how it affects the brain, and how to diagnose it.
- Getting medical help: how to find a good doctor, what tests and treatments are available, and how to manage medications.
- Characteristic behavioural symptoms: how to deal with agitation, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and other common problems.
- Problems in independent living: how to help the person with dementia with daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and driving.
- Problems arising in daily care: how to cope with sleep disturbances, wandering, incontinence, and falls.
- Special arrangements: how to plan for the future, choose a care facility, and deal with legal and financial issues.
- Caring for yourself: how to maintain your physical and mental health, find support, and balance your own needs with those of the person with dementia.
You can buy this must-read guide for caretakers, `The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias,` from here (click).
I know it will help you, your friends and your dearest ones.
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