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Losing Me, While Losing You is a long-needed resource to those providing care for people living with dementia—and for those providing care to the caregivers. In this book, caregivers speak from their own experiences of caring for loved ones with dementia; they cover when they first noticed behavioural changes, what they did and how their roles changed when they received the diagnosis, how the experiences changed their perceptions of themselves, especially in cases where important ones no longer recognized them or their, often long-standing, relationships.

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Amidst the grief of watching your loved one gradually fade, the frustration brought by the situation, and the stress that stems from your immense responsibilities, you manage to infuse each day with unwavering love. Your patience and empathy shine through, casting a light that ensures even in the midst of memory's haze, the patient feels cherished, secure, and understood.

Take charge of caregiving: conquer daily challenges, communicate effectively, and transform behavioral changes with 9 actionable steps. No one prepares you for dementia, but no one prepares your loved one, either. The world has over 55 million dementia patients, which only increases annually. And not a single one of them was prepared.

Aunque suene a misticismo barato, el Alzheimer de mi madre me ha demostrado que es más gratificante decir ¡sí a la vida! sin peros ni condiciones, que permanecer en una queja continua sin dejar que las emociones fluyan. Porque estoy convencida de que absolutamente todo lo que nos sucede es inherente a estar vivo y tiene una razón, por lo que si negamos nuestros sentimientos y bloqueamos el dolor va a ser mayor el desgaste de reprimirlo que el de aceptarlo.

En nøgtern og usentimental fremstilling af de erfaringer med demens, Maria Helleberg har gjort, efter at hendes mor for nogle år siden blev ramt af sygdommen. Sygdommens forløb har været præget af både nedture og glæder. Nedture, når det gik tilbage for moderen, og den offentlige omsorg viste sig fra sin mest umyndiggørende og nedværdigende side. Glæder, når der kunne spores fremgang i moderens tilstand. Fremgangen indtraf først for alvor, da Maria Helleberg besluttede at få moderen ud fra den institution, hun var blevet anbragt på.

In a groundbreaking presentation, Dr. Robert Keefer relies on 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and the results of his meticulous research to offer insights on how to correct outdated Medicare policies, improve US hearing healthcare, and ensure well-performing hearing aids for everyone in need.

Andrea struggles to mourn a man who is still alive as she witnesses her father decline into the depths of Alzheimer's. Denial and devastation color her life when she learns her father, Richard, a recently retired surgeon, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 67. Her dream to grow closer to him is crushed as the reality of his disease is fully realized. Andrea, a mother of three young children, learns to balance motherhood with daughterhood as she grapples to accept her father's fate.

This book is everything a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's needs. There is much to be said about the practical advice that Lisa offers: navigating the tangled world of American healthcare systems, finding tricks and strategies to support the patient at home, moving through to higher levels of care, and much more. These things are invaluable. But what really shines through and captivates the reader is Lisa’s love for Peter, her skillful storytelling, and her passion for making his life all it could be, then sharing that with others.

Mom’s Gone Missing is not a how-to book. It’s a here’s-what-unfolded book, a story of a daughter’s experience with a father’s decade-long Alzheimer’s journey and a mother’s lightning fast dementia decline and both of their deaths.

Written by a pharmacist and caregiver with over a decade of experience in the field, this book contains all the vital information and insights she has gathered through the years, which will provide you with expert guidance, and inspiration, and will prove to be a powerful source of hope, throughout your journey. Care for your loved one confidently, lovingly, and effectively without the overwhelm.

Choosing Joy is a delightful, uplifting, and comprehensive guide, combining the concrete methodologies learned over six years, as a totally unprepared woman became caregiver to her husband of 50 years. It is told through actual stories, as she discovered what worked and what did not. The listener is given constant inspirational examples and a path to follow.