The dementia caregiver's survival guide : an 11-step plan to understand the disease and how to cope with financial challenges, patient aggression, and depression without guilt, overwhelm, or burnout /
Janet G. Cruz; foreword by José G. García
- 201 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibiographical references.
1. Understanding dementia 2. Types of dementia 3. The 7 stages of dementia 4. Available treatments for dementia 5. Understanding the patient's perspective 6. The caregiver's perspective and role 7. Plan of action 8. Getting help / resources
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can feel like the world has been turned upside down. As a caregiver, you may feel like you're navigating uncharted territory, struggling to provide the best possible care for your aging parents or family member with dementia while also coping with your own emotions and fears.But you're not alone! The Dementia Caregiver's Survival Guide is here to offer a lifeline to caregivers, providing practical advice and emotional support to help you cope with the complexities of dementia care. This survival guide offers a roadmap, empowering caregivers to understand the disease, manage difficult symptoms, and cope with financial challenges, patient aggression, depression, and much more. --amazon.com
9781960188007
Dementia--Patients care Caregivers--Psychological aspects Caregivers--Mental Health Caregivers--Burnout