The Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver's Helpbook contains 101 practical and useful tips and how-to's for the caretaker of a parent or loved one impaired by Alzheimer's or dementia.
The focus of The Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver's Helpbook is on how to help a loved one continue to live independently as long as possible (with a physician's approval).
Contains advice on how to improve your loved one's comfort, safety, and well-being including how to safeguard and organize documents and finances; information on legal concerns, and checklists.
Written in a lively readable style.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
ADVICE FOR CAREGIVERS COPING WITH EARLY TO MODERATE ALZHEIMER'S BEHAVIORS
- Coping with the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's / Dementia
- Coping with Early to Moderate Alzheimer's Behaviors
- How to Create a Helpful "Memory Center" for Your Loved One
- Maximizing Safety and Security for an Impaired Parent Living Alone
- To Do's When You Visit a Parent Who Still Lives Independently
- When to Take the Car Keys Away / How to Provide Alternate - Transportation
- The Role of Long-Distance Caregivers
- Knowing When to Place Mom / Dad in a Care Facility, and How Best to Do It
- Tips on Visiting Your Parent in a Care Facility
- Sharing Information on Your Parent's Condition
- Educating Others
OTHER PRACTICAL MATTERS (LEGAL, FINANCIAL)
- Managing Your Parent's Bills, Taxes, Financial Records, Etc.
- Handling Legal Issues
- Handling the Costs of Alzheimer's / Dementia Care
ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S
- What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's
- Some Thoughts on Alzheimer's / Dementia
- Key Facts about Alzheimer's
APPENDIX: CHECKLISTS
- Key Documents Checklist
- Financial Information Checklist
- Independent Living Aids Checklist
- Safety/Security To Do's
- Home Safety Checklist
- When Visiting Parent: Checklist
- Doctor Visit Checklist
- List of Prescriptions / Medications
- List of Parent's Physicians
- Care Facility Checklist