Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers

Its absolutely amazing, I think it should be compulsory reading for everybody at the start of dementia. I wish it had been around when my husband first started developing it Elizabeth Cox, Wife & Caregiver Want to reconnect with your loved one living with dementia? Learn what to say & do from a Dementia Nurse Specialist & care with confidence. 'Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers' is the essential self-help book that helps you know what to say and do when caring for your loved one/care partner. Providing chapters on: What to do following a diagnosis Positive ways of communicating together Using life stories & activities to stimulate memories & communication How to be content & safe at home Tips for sleeping, eating & drinking How to provide personal care without resistance How to respond to changes in moods & behaviour Learn how to avoid distress Caring for yourself as caregiver It offers valuable approaches, tips & suggestions interspersed with caregiver stories that help the reader learn to care for & stay connected with their care partner. Whether you're a spouse, partner, daughter, son, sibling, friend, parent, paid caregiver, or health & social care professional, this book is for you. By helping you understand what your care partner is experiencing you will learn: What to say & do during difficult & challenging moments How to communicate, reconnect with them and understand how they are experiencing their world How making subtle changes to your home can help and how environment and surroundings may trigger emotions and behavior Learn how to overcome the challenges of changing moods & behavior How to reduce the effects of hallucinations, delusions & fixed beliefs Finding the Light in Dementia also provides: Advice when considering professional care at home & in residential care Short chapters with easy-to-read font & summaries for quick reference Notes pages to write down any points you would like to make Question sheets for you to refer to when speaking with your doctor and/or legal professionals You can make this your personal guide When following the approaches in this book, you should find that your care partner will feel more understood & you will become calmer thereby helping you both find a sense of connection & continue to live well. Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers is the essential self-help book that explains how the person living with dementia experiences their world and the common changes that can occur. By offering valuable approaches, tips and personal stories, Jane M Mullins helps readers learn to communicate with, care for and maintain a connection with their loved one. This book offers hope and strength to all of those affected by dementia, whether you're a spouse, partner, daughter, son, sibling or friend. Jane has also created an online guide full of films and audios with contributions from: Former Caregivers People Living with Dementia Leading Professionals in the Field For more information go to https://www.findingthelightindementia.com/online-guide-landing-page/?v=79cba1185463