Navigating Dementia Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers to Understand, Cope, and Build Resilience

Are you a caregiver faced with the daunting task of caring for a loved one with dementia? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the condition to enable you to provide them with the best possible care while also caring for your own well-being? Or are you a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your caregiving skills so you can properly support individuals under your care?

If you’re looking for a guide that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia care, then look no further; this is the book for you! come these hurdles and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they care for.

Caring for someone with dementia is noble and rewarding but it can be extremely overwhelming. Navigating Dementia Care will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to empower you to give the best support to those under your care while enhancing their quality of life and yours as well.

Author Marguerite Wood, an experienced caregiver specializing in dementia care, shares her experiences and insights on the challenges and obstacles caregivers encounter and offers practical advice and strategies that will help you provide compassionate support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those that you care for.
Within the pages of this book, you’ll discover

• comprehensive information on dementia, its causes and risk factors, how it progresses; and its impact on the individual’s daily functioning.

• types and stages of dementia, its emotional and psychological effects, and common myths and misconceptions.

• strategies to communicate better, reduce confusion and agitation, and create a supportive and nurturing environment for your loved ones./b>

• medication intake management and the different kinds of dementia symptoms.

• how to plan the legal and financial needs of the individual with dementia.

• practical techniques to prioritize self-care, seek support, and build resilience.