Caring For A Husband With Dementia

Author : Angela G. Gentile
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781505565577
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring for a Husband with Dementia written by Angela G. Gentile and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dementia diagnosis can frighten and devastate all who are affected. When a husband is diagnosed with dementia, his wife is at risk of becoming the "hidden patient." Sometimes the responsibilities of caring for a husband with dementia causes stress leading to caregiver burnout. Caregiving wives may feel trapped, obligated or compelled to go it alone at the expense of their own well-being. Others find many rewards in caring and give of themselves to a fault - "until death do us part." Asking for help can be difficult for caregivers, for many reasons. Gaining knowledge about dementia and its emotional impacts can provide comfort and improve confidence. Practical tips and solutions can offer hope in challenging situations. This survival guide and workbook is a vital companion for caregivers. You will refer to "Caring for a Husband with Dementia" often on your caregiving journey.

Author : Martin J Schreiber
Publisher : Harper Horizon
ISBN 13 : 0785291709
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Two Elaines written by Martin J Schreiber and published by Harper Horizon. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children. One part love story, one part practical advice, this compelling book includes several unique elements: Excerpts from Elaine’s journal, recounting her thoughts, concerns, and frustrations as the disease progresses A recurring feature called “What I Wish I’d Known,” which provides helpful takeaways for caregivers based on Marty’s observations about what he wishes he’d known sooner and done differently A Q&A between Marty and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun, to equip caregivers with the right questions to ask and empower them to advocate for their loved ones and their own needs Beyond sincere, practical advice, My Two Elaines gives the reader permission to feel the full spectrum of emotions, including humor, even in the face of this relentless illness. And the book speaks to anyone touched by this disease--spouse, child, friend, or family member.

Author : Pauline Boss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118077288
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia written by Pauline Boss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research-based advice for people who care for someone with dementia Nearly half of U.S. citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, neighbors as well as educators and professionals—anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss"—having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent. Outlines seven guidelines to stay resilient while caring for someone who has dementia Discusses the meaning of relationships with individuals who are cognitively impaired and no longer as they used to be Offers approaches to understand and cope with the emotional strain of care-giving Boss's book builds on research and clinical experience, yet the material is presented as a conversation. She shows you a way to embrace rather than resist the ambiguity in your relationship with someone who has dementia.

Author : Joy A. Glenner
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801898668
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Your Loved One Has Dementia written by Joy A. Glenner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-06-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The result is a guide that integrates the practicalities of caregiving with the human emotions that accompany it.

Author : Marguerite Manteau-Rao
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1626251592
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring for a Loved One with Dementia written by Marguerite Manteau-Rao and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you know firsthand the challenge of providing care while maintaining your own well-being. Caring for a Loved One with Dementia offers a compassionate and effective mindfulness-based dementia care (MBDC) guide to help you reduce stress, stay balanced, and bring ease into your interactions with the person with dementia. In this book, you’ll learn how to approach caring with calm, centered presence; respond to your loved one with compassion; and maintain authentic communication, even in the absence of words. Most importantly, you’ll discover ways to manage the grief, anger, depression, and other emotions often associated with dementia care, so you can find strength and meaning in each moment you spend with your loved one.

Author : Mary K Doyle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879469719
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alzheimer's Spouse written by Mary K Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2019-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's spouses are faced with perhaps the most difficult promise human beings are asked to keep: the marriage vow to love their husband or wife"€"despite the physical and emotional ravages of the disease"€""until death do us part." In this short but powerful book, Mary K. Doyle, author of "Navigating Alzheimer's" directly addresses people like her who are caring for a spouse through a sometimes decades-long experience of the disease.

Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780309154291
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meeting the Challenge of Caring for Persons Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners and Caregivers written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Deane Johnson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781479286720
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'll Be Seeing You written by Deane Johnson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deane and Joe Johnson had big plans to travel the world and return to the carefree existence of their youth after Joe's retirement at the age of 75. But when Joe was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, they were forced to put their dreams on hold—permanently. In I'll Be Seeing You, Deane documents the day-to-day journey she has shared with her husband as his memory has faded and the winter of life has approached. Her book is a powerful testament of love, commitment, and the art of growing old. Through Deane's journal entries, we can all learn the true meaning of Love when it matters the most...

Author : Tracy Cram Perkins
Publisher : Behler Publications
ISBN 13 : 1941887139
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dementia Home Care written by Tracy Cram Perkins and published by Behler Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The target audience is women between the ages of 42 and 65. They represent the majority of unpaid care givers for loved ones with dementia. Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During and After will examine taking on the role of care giver and help them make informed decisions about in-home care giving. It will give examples of how to create a safe living space, how to use distraction techniques, and suggest available resources for the care giver. It will emphasize the role of care giver respite and participating in dementia community support to relieve the daily stress of dementia care. Home care giver, Tracy Cram Perkins, will use anecdotes drawn from twelve years of experience. Demetia Home Care will cover aggressive behavior, coping strategies, memory aids, communication aids, and support services. There is a space at the end of each chapter for the reader to record special or humorous moments with their loved ones. And it will address the empty nester experience after the loss of a loved one—to a nursing facility or to death—rarely covered in other books of this genre. This life-lesson of care giving is not meant to destroy us but meant to remind us to take care of ourselves, forgive ourselves, accept ourselves. To know other people trudge up this same hill with us every day. To pay forward kindness in some measure. To know laughter has not abandoned us. At the end, to know some measure of joy. -- Tracy Cram Perkins

Author : Eileen Murray
Publisher : Murray Books
ISBN 13 : 9781914523199
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring for Nigel written by Eileen Murray and published by Murray Books. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of sixty-nine Nigel Murray, a retired university lecturer and former Army officer, was diagnosed with dementia. Doctors suspected he was suffering from a rare and degenerative neurological disorder known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). However, Nigel also had many of the symptoms of both Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body dementia and an official diagnosis was never made. For four years Nigel's wife, Eileen, kept a diary. This was her "safety valve" - an outlet for the daily stresses of caring for him at home, as his mental and physical health slowly deteriorated. In her diary she gives a frank and detailed account of his challenging and erratic behaviour, his bizarre hallucinations, the relentless struggle with his incontinence and the endless disturbed nights. Even in her darkest moments, Eileen's dry Scottish humour shines through - you will laugh one moment and be moved the next. You can't help but smile at Nigel's trousers with the "appetite mechanism" and his special "anti-dandruff comb". As the dementia advances, Nigel retreats into a busy world of army and lecturing duties, harking back to his earlier days. Eventually, the burden of running her own "one-woman nursing home" becomes too much for Eileen and her quest to find respite care begins. This presents challenges of its own. This true and touching account offers a unique insight into the day-to-day experience of caring for someone with dementia or a related illness. Some Amazon Five Star Reviews: ★★★★★ Excellent - a great read ★★★★★ Loved it ★★★★★ Very eye opening ★★★★★ Brilliant book ★★★★★ Sad but a good read ★★★★★ A gem ★★★★★ Five stars Also Now Available in Large Print