Product Description
Eighty percent of persons with dementia live at home, and the family members caring for them are often overwhelmed by the enormous responsibility and the complexities of care. This book is designed to support the caregivers and help them understand the needs and feelings of the person for whom they are caring. A central focus is the goal of sustaining a loving family relationship between the caregiver and the patient. Developed from a training program for professionals and family caregivers, this book teaches the basics of dementia care while emphasizing communication, understanding and acceptance, and personal growth through the caregiving experience. The result is a guide that integrates the practicalities of caregiving with the human emotions that accompany it.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 7 reviews)

When Your Loved One Has Dementia by D. E. W. Turner (Hereford, AZ, USA)

3 Stars
June 12, 2009
This was suggested to me by a friend who is a psychiatric nurse when I asked if there was a book or two she could recommend that would give me more information about vascular dementia. It gives a lot of suggestions for things to do to assist people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia; but, it didn't really answer the questions I have about what happens and why.

so helpful by Tammy Cousins

5 Stars
February 21, 2009
this book was so helpful. i wish every family struggling with dementia could be given a copy. we need to educate the doctors about available resources.

This is a very helpful book! by Janet L. Muff (California)

4 Stars
June 14, 2008
I am half way through this book and can already say that it is a great resource. If you are starting down this road with a family member or friend get this book as soon as possible. It may take a few bumps out of the road for you.

Basics for caring for Dementia patient by Kathy L. Kansky (Whidbey Island, Wa)

5 Stars
October 01, 2007
When caring for a loved one with dementia at home, there is little time for reading; this book was a quick read offering good insights to basic care. Good resources were also offered.

Great tool for the novice or experienced caregiver by Susan Berg

5 Stars
April 07, 2007
Even though this book may seem simple at first glance, it is loaded with advice that any caregiver can use. It covers the necessary basics that any caregiver must know about such as:communication, safety, and meaningful activities you can do together. by Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals

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