A Dementia Caregiver Called To Action
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A Dementia Caregiver Called To Action
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Author : Macie P Smith
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-02-23
A Dementia Caregiver Called To Action written by Macie P Smith and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-23 with Medical categories.
Finding out your loved one has dementia feels like a gut blow. The things that you hear about how the disease affects the person and the family is sometimes unbearable, especially when you're not prepared. But, is anyone ever prepared for a diagnosis like this? Because our current healthcare system is not geriatric centered, many medical professionals are not well informed about what supports are available to offer family caregivers. Therefore, this book will offer guiding practices for families diagnosed with dementia. The information within provides direction on what to consider before the diagnosis, at diagnosis, and after the diagnosis. Although there's not a cure for progressive types of dementia, like Alzheimer's, there is care - your care. So, here's to getting ahead of the journey.
Alzheimer S Disease
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Author : Patricia R. Callone
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-02
Alzheimer S Disease written by Patricia R. Callone and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02 with Health & Fitness categories.
The Dignity Within A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends Of the estimated 5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease, more than 70% live at home, with family and friends. Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends is a unique resource for those caregivers so that they can be better equipped to nurture people living with Alzheimer's disease. This expert guide educates the reader on the physical changes in the brain as the disease progresses and outlines what can be done from a caregiver's standpoint at each stage. It stresses the importance of self-care in ensuring that you are prepared to support the person with Alzheimer's disease. Packed with tips and techniques from five authorities in the field, this book answers critical questions such as: What caregiving style will suit me best? What skills are likely to remain as Alzheimer's disease progresses? How do I balance my needs with the needs of the person I'm caring for? How do I find the time to rest and relax? When is it time to consider an assisted living community or a nursing home? And much more! The most important tenet of this book is that we can better care for people with Alzheimer's disease by recognizing the ''essence within'' a person living through the different stages of the disease. This positive approach will help both caregivers and people affected by Alzheimer's disease live with a sense of dignity, importance, and self-esteem.
Dementia
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Author : Ellen Hickey
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-12-19
Dementia written by Ellen Hickey and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-19 with Psychology categories.
Person-centered care for persons with dementia has been developed and expanded over the last few decades. Speech-language pathologists are uniquely positioned to understand the striking impact that communication challenges have on persons with dementia and their caregivers, and can lead the charge to improve access to communication and participation. This volume serves as a starting point and reference manual for those who want to provide person-centered and life-enhancing services to persons with dementia, and to inspire the continued generation of quality research to demonstrate the value of cognitive-communication, behavioral, and caregiver interventions. It serves as a call to action for an interprofessional team of healthcare providers across healthcare settings to promote meaningful life engagement in persons with dementia using evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches. This volume provides background on the evolution of caring for persons with dementia, as well as a description of the diagnostic process for dementia syndromes and the cognitive and communication characteristics of dementias with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s dementia. Its chapters cover the person-centered assessment process for persons with cognitive and communicative disorders of dementias; intervention approaches for the wide variety of cognitive, communicative, eating/swallowing, and behavioral symptoms and consequences of dementia syndromes; reimbursement and documentation issues for various settings in which persons with dementia are seen; and issues and challenges of quality of life and end-of-life care.
A Loving Approach To Dementia Care
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Author : Laura Wayman
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2021-03-16
A Loving Approach To Dementia Care written by Laura Wayman and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Health & Fitness categories.
An encouraging and compassionate guide for dementia caregivers. Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. But few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia—despite the fact that millions of people will struggle with it as they grow older. In A Loving Approach to Dementia Care, Laura Wayman, who is known professionally as the Dementia Whisperer, offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss. In this thoroughly revised third edition, Wayman includes • answers to common caregiver questions, such as "What is dementia?" • a detailed explanation of how to cope with and care for a spouse with dementia symptoms, including advice about communication • a new chapter on caring for someone who has dementia along with other health problems • recommendations about how to handle challenging situations and behaviors • dementia-aware activities that work for both family caregivers and professional care staff • fresh caregiving insights that emphasize the importance of taking time to care for oneself Each chapter contains two sections—"Lessons Learned" and "Perceptions and Approaches"—which provide details about how readers can apply lessons from the stories Wayman tells to their own caregiving practice. Providing support for the numerous difficulties and disruptions that all caregivers face along the way, A Loving Approach to Dementia Care is an empathetic guide filled with respect, calm, and creativity. It will leave readers feeling empowered and inspired.
The Reach Out Caregiver Support Program
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Author : Louis D. Burgio
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-04-08
The Reach Out Caregiver Support Program written by Louis D. Burgio and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-08 with Psychology categories.
Older adults increasingly rely on family members or friends (i.e., informal caregivers) for needed care and support as they age. Family caregivers typically assume their caregiving role willingly and reap personal fulfilment from helping a loved one, developing new skills, and strengthening family relationships. For these benefits, however, caregivers often sacrifice their own health and well-being. Depression, anxiety, poor physical health, and compromised immune function are more common among family caregivers than in adults not providing such care. The REACH OUT Caregiver Support Program offers a multi-component, tailored, and flexible intervention for caregivers of people with dementia that is focused on the evidence-based therapeutic strategy of problem solving. This practical volume is designed to guide clinicians through the process of implementing REACH OUT (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health: Offering Useful Treatments) and to provide them with necessary tools to share with caregivers, with the goal of enhancing caregiver physical and mental health. Five common risk areas (home safety, caregiver health, social support, challenging behaviors, and emotional well-being) are described in the manual, and interventions are outlined that respect the nuances of each risk area. By beginning with an individualized risk assessment and being flexible to the needs and issues of the caregiver, the REACH OUT intervention helps clinicians identify risk areas and provides caregivers with tailored action plans to reduce risk and promote well-being.
Patient Safety And Quality
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Author : Ronda Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Department of Health and Human Services
Release Date : 2008
Patient Safety And Quality written by Ronda Hughes and has been published by Department of Health and Human Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Medical categories.
"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/
Families Caring For An Aging America
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2016-11-08
Families Caring For An Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-08 with Medical categories.
Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Answering The Call
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Author : Charlene Aaron PHD RN
language : en
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2021-10-25
Answering The Call written by Charlene Aaron PHD RN and has been published by Fulton Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-25 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The title of the book, Answering the Call, is a reference to my nursing career with a focus on caregiver support and appropriate nursing care of persons with dementia. The call is also a reference to spiritual guidance and support during dark, stressful, and lonely times during this very important type of caregiving. Though the book is written for family caregivers of persons with dementia, health care professionals can also glean helpful tools from my toolbox, from which I have contributed from more than four decades of nursing. The scriptures throughout the book are woven in to comfort the caregiver while making sense and driving more meaning into the challenging responsibility of this type of caregiving.
Caregiver For Dementia Daily Logbook
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Author : Actionage Press
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-19
Caregiver For Dementia Daily Logbook written by Actionage Press and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-19 with categories.
Caregiver for Dementia - Daily care journal and log book Caring for a person living with Dementia or Alzheimer's is an ongoing challenge. As carers we tend to feel a mixture of frustration, fatigue, and grief. Undeniably however, there are times when this experience is extremely rewarding; when we see the difference we are bringing to the lives of those affected. One of the most crucial aspects of providing care for a dementia or Alzheimer patient is keeping a thorough and accurate set of notes. The benefits of keeping notes include: Understand the individual needs of YOUR loved one or patients. Providing these notes to doctors or health care professionals can help them to determine their current state, the progress of their disease and the appropriate course of action Determine patterns that will improve your care. When is the best time to feed your loved one? What activities work? Which ones don't? Is their condition visibly worsening? When a patient has multiple carers, the notes can be shared and discussed to streamline the care process Notes can be taken to, discussed and shared with local dementia support groups. Not only can others provide advice and guidance for you, but you can also provide the same back to those who need help. Track the changes in your patient or loved one over time. One day they may love a certain food, but hate it the next. One day they may be able to brush their own teeth, but the next day the not. Having notes of all these changes ensures that they receive the care they need About this book This book was designed to make keeping daily notes for dementia and Alzheimer patients simple and easy. This will save you time, and allow you to focus your efforts on the person in need. The book contains space for 3 months of dementia care (90 days). Each day is contained on a double page spread, with all vital information required to be recorded. At the end of every 30 days (Approximate one month) there is a reflection section. This is to encourage you to go back through the previous month, and reflect on it as a carer. What changed in this month? What worked this month? What didn't work? By asking yourself these questions, you will begin to notice patterns, which can be used to determine the best course of action. The book also contains a contacts list, and some lined notes pages at the end. Care Pages Contain the following Date Carer (if the patient has multiple carers or loved ones assisting with care) Toileting Log Food and Drink Consumption Log Mood Changes Medication Log Activities completed that day Quick notes - Medical appointments, todays health concerns Daily reflection - What worked? What didn't? What were they able to do themselves? What did they need help with? Medical checkup vitals (Pain level, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Respiratory rate, Heart Rate, SO2, O2 LPM, Last BM, Left Mac, Right Mac) - Only Other notes Book Features 6 x 9 inch - convenient size 200 pages 90 Days of care + 3 reflection sections Printed on white paper Soft cover, perfect bound book Dementia symptoms and issues are often seen as random, and uncontrollable. However, having up to date, accurate information about your patient or loved one can often lead to the identification of patterns and triggers, that help to ease to caring process. With this information, you will be better equipped to deal with these behaviours and health problems. We hope this book will assist you as a dementia caregiver. For more dementia and Alzheimer products and caregiver books, please check out Actionage Press.
The Dementia Handbook
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Author : Brian White
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-14
The Dementia Handbook written by Brian White and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-14 with Family & Relationships categories.
In a world where the impacts of dementia ripple through families and communities, knowledge becomes not just power, but also solace. "The Dementia Handbook" emerges as a beacon of understanding, a comprehensive guide crafted to illuminate the paths of families and caregivers navigating the complexities of this condition. Within these pages lies a treasure trove of insights, strategies, and compassionate guidance. As you embark on this journey, you'll find yourself embraced by a wealth of knowledge tailored to ease the burdens and uncertainties that accompany dementia. From unravelling the mysteries of diagnosis to unravelling the intricate nuances of caregiving, this handbook leaves no stone unturned. With clarity and empathy, it navigates the intricate maze of symptoms, treatments, and coping mechanisms, offering invaluable support to those grappling with the challenges of dementia firsthand. But this isn't just a book-it's a lifeline. It's a companion that walks alongside you, offering reassurance in moments of doubt and practical advice in times of need. It's a testament to resilience, reminding you that you're not alone in this journey, that there's a community of caregivers and families standing shoulder to shoulder, ready to offer support and understanding. Moreover, "The Dementia Handbook" extends beyond mere knowledge; it's a call to action; It empowers you to become an advocate, both for your loved ones and for a society that often overlooks the plight of those affected by dementia; it urges you to raise your voice, to demand better care and support, and to champion a future where compassion and understanding reign supreme. So, whether you're a family member grappling with the impact of dementia or a caregiver seeking guidance and support, this handbook is your indispensable companion. Let it be your guiding light through the shadows, your source of strength amidst uncertainty. Together, let's embark on this journey with courage and compassion, knowing that with knowledge and solidarity, we can navigate the challenges of dementia and emerge stronger, more resilient than ever before. Embrace the wisdom within these pages, and join us in our quest to build a world where dementia is met with empathy, understanding, and unwavering support. Let's rewrite the narrative, one chapter at a time. Take the first step today and let "The Dementia Handbook" be your guiding compass in the journey ahead. Click on the Order Button Now!