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A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia: Using Activities and Other Strategies to Prevent, Reduce and Manage Behavioral Symptoms,Used
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Mom has nothing to do I m concerned about her quality of life.My husband gets agitated when I need to leave the house I don t know what to do.My father keeps asking the same questions over and over.These are some of the common challenges encountered by individuals and families who are caring for a parent, spouse or close relative with dementia. This easytouse, practical guide is designed to help athome caregivers navigate these daily challenges. Although there is no cure for dementia or its many behavioral symptoms, there are clear and proven strategies that can be used to enhance the quality of life for persons diagnosed with dementiastrategies that can make a real difference for their families.A Caregiver s Guide to Dementia explores the use of activities and other techniques to prevent, reduce and manage the behavioral symptoms of dementia. Separate sections cover daily activities, effective communication, especially difficult behaviors, and explicit strategies to deal with agitation, repetitive questions, actingout, wandering, restlessness, hoarding, resistance to care, incontinence, destructiveness, sexually and socially inappropriate acts at home and in public, aggressiveness, depression, sleep disturbances and home safety. Worksheets are provided to help caregivers customize the strategies that work best for them.The strategies featured in this guide have been used by the authors in their research studies and reflect approaches and techniques that families have found to be most helpful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia' about? A: 'A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia' is a practical guide designed to assist at-home caregivers in managing the behavioral symptoms of dementia. It offers strategies and activities to enhance the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with dementia.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Laura N. Gitlin and Catherine Verrier Piersol, who have extensive experience in research related to caregiving and dementia.
- Q: What types of challenges does this guide address? A: The guide addresses common challenges faced by caregivers, such as agitation, repetitive questioning, and resistance to care, providing effective strategies to manage these behaviors.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into separate sections that cover daily activities, effective communication, and explicit strategies for dealing with various behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
- Q: Does the book include worksheets for caregivers? A: Yes, the book includes worksheets that help caregivers customize the strategies to fit their specific situations and needs.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new caregivers? A: Yes, 'A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia' is designed to be user-friendly, making it suitable for both new and experienced caregivers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 112 pages, providing concise and practical information for caregivers.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This first edition of 'A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia' was published on June 28, 2014.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.