Care of the elderly Books

Book SynopsisYou left the doctor''s surgery before you could ask the things you really wanted to know.You''ve googled your question about dementia and had 75 answers, all contradicting each other.You asked your best friend - but they looked at you strangely.You have so many questions, but no idea where to start finding the answers. Here they are. In this book you''ll find the definitive, expert responses to all your FAQs: On Dementia. No question is too simple, too embarrassing, too rude or too offbeat to be included, and each one has been asked by thousands of people just like you.Will my partner stop loving me now they have dementia?Does my mum have to go into a home now?Is dementia a terminal illness?All these questions, and hundreds more, are covered in this short but powerful, helpful, practical guide to understanding the nature, and impact, of dementia. Read at your leisure, or dip in and out when you most need the support or to shine a

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Book SynopsisPre-order the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily''The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes'' The Times''From the first pages, the impression you have is how much you'd want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people'' Daily Mail''Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling'' Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. It looks at problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine. Lucy explains what she has been taught about loss, about impossible families, about becoming older without children, and the important things she has learned about sexuality, race, love and living with uncertainty.The Golden Rule sets out guiding principles we can all try to live by, in the hope that together we can bring about positive change, and all benefit from a kinder, more compassionate society.Here is how we may meet our futures with optimism and confidence.__________

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Book SynopsisUnderstand and assess the sensory needs of people with dementia, and learn how to implement sensory modulation-based approaches for enriched care.Drawing on the author's Sensory Modulation Program, this approach aids with self-organization and meaningful participation in life activities. Explaining sensory-processing issues specific to older populations, this book provides a downloadable assessment tool to help review individual sensory-processing patterns. It includes a range of sensory-based activities which can be carried out with people at all stages of dementia, both with individuals and in groups. The book also provides recommendations for modifying physical environments to make care settings sensory-enriched.Trade ReviewA comprehensive, compassionate guide to helping those with memory loss. Warm, wise and well-researched, it offers essential insights, practical strategies, and sensory-smart solutions that can help our parents, grandparents, and clients feel safe and secure and engage optimally in tasks and activities that give lives meaning and purpose. -- Lindsay Biel, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Co-author, Raising a Sensory Smart ChildDr. Champagne presents an innovative and compelling application of sensory integration theory and principles to a growing elderly population. Use of this adaptation of the Sensory Modulation Program provides effective tools to support the daily life functioning and quality of life of adults with dementia. -- Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Executive Director, Spiral FoundationTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Aging and Dementia. 1.1. Types of Dementia. 1.2. Stages of Dementia. 1.3. Hallucinations, Delusions and Paranoia. 1.4. The Stress Response. 1.5. Working with People with Dementia. 1.6. Restraint and Seclusion Reduction. 1.7. Trauma Informed Care. 1.8. International Initiatives in Dementia Care. 2. Aging and Sensory Processing. 2.1. Sensory Systems and Aging. 2.2. Sensory Integration and Processing. 2.3. Sensory Processing Umbrella. 2.4. Evidence-based Practice: Sensory-based Interventions. 3. The Sensory Modulation Program. 3.1. Introduction to the Sensory Modulation Program. 3.2. Sensory Modulation Program Components. 3.3. Sensory Modulation Program Goals. 3.4. Sensory Modulation Program Implementation: Individual & Programmatic Applications. 4. Assessment and Safety Considerations. 4.1. Safety Considerations and Trauma History. 4.2. Sensory-based Assessment and Screening. 4.3. Dementia, Cognitive and Other Assessments. 5. Sensorimotor Activities and Sensory-based Modalities. 5.1. Calming and Alerting Strategies. 5.2. Sensory Strategies Organized by Sensory Systems. 5.3. Safety Considerations. 6. Sensory Diets. 6.1. Sensory Diet: Supporting Safety, Comfort, and Participation. 6.2. Supporting Safety and Relaxation. 6.3. Supporting Self-care Participation. 6.4. Supporting Rest and Sleep. 6.5. Supporting Roles and Social Participation. 6.6. Supporting Fitness and Leisure Participation. 6.7. Individual and Programmatic Applications. 6.8. Sensory Diet Communication. 7. Environmental Modifications and Enhancements. 7.1. Enabling and Empowering Environments. 7.2. Homelike Environment. 7.3. Sensory Rooms. 7.4. Sensory Carts. 7.5. Sensory Kits. 7.6. Sensory Gardens. Resources. Appendix. References.

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Book SynopsisDementia not only affects the person presented with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support the whole family and understand their dementia journey both pre- and post-diagnosis. This is facilitated through a series of activities and reflective prompts. There is also a dedicated chapter offering structured exercises for health and social care practitioners and students. The book introduces the Lawrence family, where Peter has been diagnosed with dementia, and provides perspectives from each family member, allowing practitioners to become acquainted with the lived experience of everyone involved. The reflective questions allow readers to become actively engaged to maximise their knowledge and understanding, and to better contextualize what the dementia experience feels like for family and friends. With its focus on the all-important lived experience of the whole family during the diagnostic process and beyond, this is essential reading for any practitioner working with people with dementia.Trade ReviewThe Family Experience of Dementia is a useful, informative and thoughtful addition to the literature on the lived experience of dementia. There is a highly relevant focus on how dementia is experienced by the person themselves, their family and people close to them. Each chapter has a specific focus on the journey of dementia, from first recognising something has changed, through diagnosis and getting on with life after diagnosis for the person experiencing dementia and those around them as a shared experience. There is also an informative thread on the particular aspects of how this can be experienced in the presence of young onset dementia. There are useful suggested reflective tasks and structured activities for individuals and for groups, which will benefit students, professionals, trainers and educators in this field. -- Dr Richard Clibbens, Nurse Consultant, PhD, MMedSci, Dip Soc, Registered Nurse (Mental Health)/ Registered Nurse (Adult)This comprehensive workbook focuses on the realities of the lived experience of people with dementia. It gives hope and inspiration, and the authors follow the journey from seeking a diagnosis of dementia towards living as best you can despite the condition. -- Christine Bryden, author * Dancing with Dementia: My Story of Living Positively with Dementia *

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Book SynopsisA family-led vision of what carers of people with dementia need and want to know. Supporting families and carers in their day-to-day life with dementia, this unique resource combines real stories from families with expert responses and advice for specific issues and concerns.This resource is based on the real stories and real questions brought to the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, peer support groups and clinical networks. Including questions around diagnosis, peer support, balancing risks, care transitions and end of life planning, the chapters are devised to support you, and give you the tools to live better, when dementia enters your life.Trade ReviewA valuable resource for family and friends who find themselves taking on the mantle of looking after someone with dementia. The range of specialists provide a comprehensive resource of clinical information, advice, and guidance. * Ruth Eley, Chair of tide (Together in Dementia Everyday) and former social worker *What a fantastic resource for families living with dementia. One of the hardest things for our family was feeling we were left to our own devices to deal with our new (ever-changing) normal as Dad's Young Onset Dementia evolved over time. The real-life stories help to reassure readers that they are not alone. The expert commentary gives practical advice on how to adapt family communication, activities, and expectations to improve the experience of living with dementia for everyone * Emma Crozier, Trustee of Dementia UK, Business consultant and coach *Table of ContentsForeword.Preface.Admiral Nursing.Chapter 1 - Consultation is key.Chapter 2 - 'Discovering my mother through Alzheimer's' - Life Story. Chapter 3 - 'I kept telling myself that he was still grieving for Mum' - Diagnosing dementia in later life.Chapter 4 - 'Getting a diagnosis is not easy'- Diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65.Chapter 5 - 'Maintaining independence and autonomy' - Balancing the risks.Chapter 6 - 'Planning ahead is so overwhelming' - Advance care planning.Chapter 7 - 'Once he got a diagnosis the girls had to believe' - Distance and denial of dementia.Chapter 8 - 'I feel as though I am going mad' - Overwhelming grief.Chapter 9 - 'How does physical ill health affect people with dementia?' - Understanding delirium.Chapter 10 - 'I thought dementia was just about memory loss?' - Hallucinations.Chapter 11 - 'He's run away with another woman' - False beliefs and delusions.Chapter 12 - 'He'd sit in that blessed chair all day, he would' - Apathy in Dementia.Chapter 13 - 'Where is your father?' - Bereavement and dementia.Chapter 14 - 'Time to go home now' - A story of sundowning.Chapter 15 - 'Why is it so difficult to get NHS continuing healthcare funding?'Chapter 16 - 'I just felt as though I had failed her when she needed me most' - Transition into a care home.Chapter 17 - 'Dementia patients don't feel pain' - Palliative care and dementia.

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Book SynopsisRead the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily''The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes'' The Times''From the first pages, the impression you have is how much you'd want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people'' Daily Mail''Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling'' Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. It looks at problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine. Lucy explains what she has been taught about loss, about impossible families, about becoming older without children, and the important things she has learned about sexuality, race, love and living with uncertainty.The Golden Rule sets out guiding principles we can all try to live by, in the hope that together we can bring about positive change, and all benefit from a kinder, more compassionate society.Here is how we may meet our futures with optimism and confidence.

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Book Synopsis''Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?''When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was ''a different form of forgetting''. But it was just the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from the family he loved.This is the touching, illustrated story of Tony''s father and how dementia slowly took him away from his family. The title is a reference to his last words to his son - on a day when Tony had spent the day in the care home with no sign of recognition. The book is framed as a chat between Tony and his dad, who fades away through the last few pages of the book.''... rather wonderful cartoon strips ... chronicling his father''s dementia with loving charm and wit'' Stephen Fry, TwitterTrade ReviewA heartbreaking picturebook unlike any other... a profoundly poignant account that will strike a chord with so many families touched by this cruellest of illnesses. * Daily Mail *This is a classic which shall surely find a place in every home which is touched by dementia. It should be on offer in every Memory Service and every general practitioner's surgery. * Old Age Psychiatrist *

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Book SynopsisChoosing a care home is one of the more emotional and expensive decisions that anyone ever has to make. You may be unprepared, inexperienced, under time pressure and in an emotional whirlwind. This book is designed to cut through this noise and offer clear, practical advice for anyone who has to make this crucial decision. Professor June Andrews looks at everything that you need to know, from first deciding whether care is needed for someone, to choosing a care home, to what happens next. She offers honest and sensible information about costs, quality of care and accommodation, and examines the finer details of what you might consider, such as food, décor, medical services and religious arrangements. A good care home is a reward for a life well spent, and providing that care is a joy for the people who do it well. Avoiding the pitfalls, and finding the right place is the first step.Trade ReviewPraise for Dementia: The One Stop Guide 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about - I wish I'd had this book when my father was stricken with dementia. -- John HumphrysSo clear and practical ... this book will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world, and be a support to those professionals who work to improve their difficult journey. -- Dame Judi DenchBrings together science, practice and lived experience of dementia into an invaluable * Psychologist *It is packed with helpful ideas and suggestions ... I would highly recommend it. * Nursing Times *

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Book SynopsisDementia poses a profound and difficult journey for those directly affected, and for their loved ones and caregivers too. Life at home goes through a significant change, but with the right tools, some patience and compassion, it is possible to create a fulfilling home environment while caring for a loved one with dementia. This book is full of valuable guidance and support as you navigate the transition from intimate relationship to the role of compassionate caregiver. It explores the foundations of understanding the person with dementia and the daily challenges they may encounter, while also offering insights that help caregivers to forge a healthy approach to understanding their loved ones and themselves. The second part of the book is an A-Z exploration of issues that caregivers face when living with a person with dementia. Each chapter is skilfully interwoven with real-life anecdotes that will enhance the reader''s understanding and connection to the material, making this the perfect resource for family caregivers of people with dementia.

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Book Synopsis''A beautiful and moving book that vividly brings home the challenges faced by those with dementia and their carers'' Sir Tony RobinsonA moving and beautifully illustrated book that captures the real life tales of people living with dementia, as told by their loved ones caring for them.This humorous, heartwarming and often heartbreaking collection will be relatable and supportive for anyone touched by dementia in their lives, and provides insight and information for anyone wanting to know more.The stories reflect on: the impact of receiving a diagnosis, the importance of person-centred care and social inclusion; the power of meaningful engagement, partnerships, peer support and much, much more.Trade ReviewA beautiful and moving book that vividly brings home the challenges faced by those with dementia and their carers -- Sir Tony RobinsonI would highly recommend this book ... Beautiful illustrations and moving stories -- Vicky McClureI know of no other book in the dementia field ... In seven deftly distilled life stories, each vividly illustrated to animate key moments in the narrative, Awad identifies the essential, take-home lessons of caring for a person with cognitive impairments in a variety of unique circumstances ... This book simultaneously instructs and inspires. In one sitting, one can gain a lifetime of insights -- Michael Verde, founder of Memory Bridge USAFrom the devastating moment of diagnosis to the years of isolation, grief and frustration, Gina Awad's book is a must-read for all those caring for someone with dementia. Wonderfully illustrated by renowned cartoonist Tony Husband, it is easy to read yet exceptionally informative. Both Awad and Husband have personal experience of this cruel condition and it shows. United is a book written with love, gentle humour and fathomless insight. I can't recommend it highly enough -- Pippa Kelly, award-winning dementia campaigner, journalist and podcasterWhat a compelling read, so skilfully written and with a deep understanding of the condition. The insight and 'tips' were invaluable and many chimed with me as challenges (and opportunities!) I faced with my own mum. An excellent piece of work -- Kate Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s SocietyA beautiful, stunning way to communicate the complexity of dementia while offering subtle tips on how we can understand how a person experiences the world and what we can do to help. United shows how life doesn't stop when someone has dementia but also stresses the importance of relationships and what has helped people, such as connecting with dementia-related charities and communities. The diversity of experience is beautifully illustrated, leaving the reader immersed in the worlds of the individuals in the book. Highly emotive, memorable and informative; a very much needed book -- Dr Jane Mullins, dementia nurse specialist, author of 'Finding the Light in Dementia'United is THE most beautiful and impactful piece of work. I read it with tears in my eyes, not due to sadness, but due to overwhelming relief that finally all our journeys are now clearly and lovingly explained. Gina Awad has masterly woven the stories together and it makes for a very powerful read. She is a magician and I hope that those who find this book will extract the sense of hope from it at a time when all seems quite overwhelming -- Nicola Baker, daughter of Michael and Pam who both lived with dementiaThis lovely book brings to life the lived experiences of people with dementia and carers. These personal stories portray the reality of living with dementia but each situation is peppered with hope, optimism and love -- Rachael Litherland, director of Innovations in DementiaWhen dementia comes into your family, it changes life forever. This book, with its wonderful illustrations, is a helpful reminder that we are not alone. There are so many stories of people struggling along, trying to find some light even in the darkest of times. We should be proud as carers and people living with dementia that we are somehow muddling though. I hope this book raises awareness of all our journeys, all different but somehow connected -- Suzy Webster, daughter and carer of her mum Barbara, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2012We make sense of our lives using interlocking stories. In this book, Gina Awad has captured a series of vignettes, sharing stories of the lives of people living with dementia and their families. Sympathetically and extensively supported with illustrations by Tony Husband, United all too clearly demonstrates the hopes, fears, frustrations and disappointments and alerts us so clearly to the impact dementia has on the lives of so many people -- Dr David Kernick, GPAs a former carer myself, I know that nothing impacts quite as much as reading about the lived experience of those caring for a loved one with dementia. The fact that all the stories not only showcase, sensitively, the challenges and issues surrounding a dementia diagnosis, but that they also highlight positive outcomes and illustrate practical solutions, with love, care and commitment running as a common thread through all of them, is heartwarming -- Sarah Merriman, head of TIDE (Together In Dementia Everyday) deliveryWhile this book does not skirt the difficulties of living with a diagnosis of dementia, it reminds us of what is most important in all relationships: empathy; caring; understanding; love and, for our carers, support and resilience. In this short but poignant book, Gina's words and Tony's illustrations beautifully and sweetly convey all of the above. This is a moving and highly effective format for raising awareness of some of the most difficult and painful issues while constantly affirming and nurturing the personhood of the people living with dementia and their carers -- Lynda Everman and Don Wendorf, PsyD, former caregivers, Alzheimer’s activists, senior editors of 'Dementia-Friendly Worship' and co-authors of 'Stolen Memories'This delightful and empowering book highlights how each person with dementia and their loved ones experience their own individual dementia encounter. It is a thought-provoking read and offers readers with no experience of dementia the opportunity to enter into the dementia world. For those that may have experience but struggle in a caring role, it offers hope and reassurance by providing practical tips and coping strategies ... A mesmerising read around the realities and challenges for all those affected by dementia and illustrated beautifully in cartoon form by the brilliant Tony Husband -- Lorraine Burgess, Macmillan dementia nurse consultantThis beautiful book ... helps to give a slice of life for carers, families and those living with the disease ... By reading stories of others with warm, light illustrations to accompany them, we get an insight into real people and real situations. It will help elucidate to those who feel isolated dealing with dementia whilst reassuring them that there are others in the same boat. It hints at what is to come but it reminds us that, for the most part, dementia doesn't rob us of everything. There is hope and unity in shared memories and experiences -- Denise Wilton, daughter and carer for her father living with dementiaUnited is a must read for any one who has a connection with someone living with dementia and for any one who hasn't, because the more information we know, the better our world can become more inclusive. This book is written with gentleness and honesty and the illustrations are super. Humility and humour go hand in hand in this book. It is wonderful -- Philippa Hodge, dementia trainer and carerThis book is beautiful to read; it is light, informative and through its narrative and pictures, it manages to encompass so many different experiences and challenges for the person living with dementia and for the carer ... This book is a brilliant resource and a reminder of the need for person-centred support - whether that's for the needs of the person with dementia or their carer. It's a book you can pick up again and again and be reminded of new ways of doing things and ways to adapt to an everchanging situation -- Sue Hinds, head of services, Dementia Carers CountThe word or feeling that most strongly comes across from the book is 'heart'; there are moments of anguish and sadness, alongside stories of deep love and compassion ... The stories are expressed with such sensitivity, warmth and humanity through a combination of word and image. They capture some of the issues that, as an occupational therapist, I saw time and time again ... I think this book will be an immensely helpful source of support to those caring for loved ones living with dementia. It has such universal appeal; I'd like to see it being made available to carers of those recently diagnosed with dementia, to schoolchildren, health and care students - everyone should read it! -- Carrie Clarke, retired NHS occupational therapist (dementia services)This is a must read book for anyone connected with dementia in any way. Beautifully illustrating the stories of people with dementia, their families and carers, the book is full of thoughtful insights into the opportunities and challenges of living with dementia. ... The many different perspectives in the individual stories chimed in so many ways for me. It is an incredibly special book that will be of great help and comfort to many -- Jennie Stephens MBEI can totally relate to every story in [United] and to the hardships that carers go through ... I am so impressed how it kept my attention and was transfixed throughout with humour and heartache, because that is exactly what dementia is all about, highs and lows. Everyone that has dementia and those who have yet to be diagnosed, as well as their carers, need to read this book to give them hope and inspiration -- Tommy Dunne BEM, dementia activist and campaigner diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2011, aged 58A wonderful book full of powerful stories that are engaging and insightful. A must-read for families and carers impacted by dementia -- Alex Winstanley, award-winning children’s author of ‘My Grandma Has Dementia'United is a wonderful little book about dementia, containing real stories about the condition and how it impacts relationships, all beautifully illustrated with care and empathy. The book is heart-breaking and poignant, revealing the devastation that this progressive, neurodegenerative and incurable condition brings to families. It is also informative and uplifting, with tips on how to help those with dementia and those who provide care, from medication to music to respite care, bringing hope and sometimes moments of joy. Overall, it is a moving book about love, care and connection -- Professor Victoria Tischler, University of ExeterThe beauty of this book is in part due to the illustrations, which capture your interest and imagination effortlessly, and in part due to the very real, very honest and heart-touching stories shared within the pages. Each story offers the reader so much: a different window through which to view the realities of life with dementia, from the highs to the lows, from the creative use of technology and the evident love to the struggles and challenges that are all too familiar. This book really does illustrate perfectly how if you love someone living with dementia, you are living with it too -- Vic Lyons, Dementia UK[United] is a delight, showing the lengths that families go to protecting their loved ones as the disease progresses. The beautiful illustrations bring it to life! Dementia has no boundaries and the book deals with sporting injury, ethnicity, problems of caring and mindful techniques to alleviate stress. It also highlights the difficult lives of carers who are giving their all in a world recently shattered by the diagnosis and the devastating change that brings ... United gives a balanced look into the lives of families dealing with dementia and shows that, if you learn about dementia, take advice and find your own unique ways to respond to situations, there is much joy to be found -- Jane Moore, co-founder, Purple Angel Global Dementia AwarenessA really well thought-through marriage of narratives with supporting illustration ... I can see how this book could provide a non-threatening but still very informative and insightful introduction for anyone who may be just beginning their journey as a care partner, family or friend to a person with dementia ... At the heart of the book is a very welcome emphasis on diversity and a message about the importance of inclusivity when it comes to care and support. All too often in dementia care policy and practice we talk of 'people with dementia' as a singular category and this book challenges that thinking and approach while reminding us of some of the shared and even universal aspects to living with dementia -- Dr Richard Ward, senior lecturer in dementia studies, University of StirlingGives poignant insights into the lives of people affected by dementia. The short stories capture some of the challenges, difficult decisions, rewards and happy memories, while providing useful knowledge for others embarking on this journey. The experience of caring for someone living with dementia can be isolating. These sensitively illustrated personal accounts demonstrate that you're not on your own -- Julia Powell, former carer of mum, JuneTurns a poignant, sad subject into an emotional, encompassing journey of love and, dare I say, hope ... United shows that hope to the world and to those who need that bit of reminding that they are not alone -- Ann Smith, caring for Maureen SmithMovingly told and illustrated stories of caring and dementia experience. This heartfelt sharing opens up space for compassion and connection; so important for carers and people living with dementia -- Dr Martha Pollard, dementia/care researcher, counsellor, and daughter in family affected by dementiaWhat a delightful and touching experience ... United is such an accessible window into the lived experience ... not only for carers but for those living with dementia as well -- Ryan Harrison, Executive Director, Center for Older Adult Community Health, California

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Book Synopsis'The vital guide to old-age care NO family can afford to ignore' Mail on Sunday 'Designed to lead carers through the emotional minefield of attempting to look after family and loved ones, primarily at home but also in care homes' The Sunday Times Scotland Whether due to old age, illness or disability, more and more of us are becoming carers to loved ones. Carers and Caring is a complete handbook for anyone in a caring role, guiding you through the everyday administrative and emotional challenges of supporting a loved one. Dementia specialist Professor June Andrews offers accessible advice on: - Managing your time, finances and family dynamics - Accessing resources from the NHS and social care services - Daily care such as physical assistance and meal preparation - Considering the transition from at-home to nursing home care. Practical, comprehensive and compassionate, Carers and Caring will be both a resource and a comfort as you navigate your role as a carer, supporting you as you support your loved one.Trade ReviewThe vital guide to old-age care NO family can afford to ignore * Mail on Sunday *Designed to lead carers through the emotional minefield of attempting to look after family and loved ones, primarily at home but also in care homes * The Sunday Times Scotland *Can give some much needed advice to those who find themselves looking after a friend or loved one * Cotswolds Lifestyle *There is no more informed and informative guide to help you than this -- Philip Darbyshire, retired professor of nursingAn essential handbook for anyone who who cares for loved ones, and for everyone who might one day need care -- Pennie Taylor, health and care journalistA gem of a book filled with real life advice ... Offers clear guidance during an important life transition -- Duncan Glassey, founder and managing director of Wealthflow

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Book SynopsisUnravel the complexities of effectively managing behaviours that challenge through the 6-stage Target model. The 6 stages offer an empowering tool kit that builds upon positive skills and abilities when working with individuals under some form of supervision or care. This includes children in home, care or school environments, and adults that need support related to mental health disorders, autism, learning disabilities or dementia. With a focus on: Identifying behaviours Understanding and empathising Pro-active planning Recognizing escalation Responding appropriately Learning from incidents The chapters provide significant information about why difficult situations arise and understanding people. A person-centred approach increases competency, confidence, resilience, and empathy so that caregivers feel more assured and settled about what they do. These effective methods build trusting rel

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Book SynopsisAn irresistibly moving, funny and urgent memoir about the reality of caring for your parents, when you can barely care for yourself.‘Hilarious, bitter, poignant and profound, this is the human condition laid brilliantly bare, like an existential soap opera – only with more laughs.‘ - Philip Hoare, author of LeviathanIt was the kind of phone call we all dread. Your elderly father has been admitted to hospital. He’s not well and he needs your help. Your mum is about to be left at home alone. She needs you too. The answer? Drop everything. Go. Help. The reality? Not so straightforward. Suddenly, you’re a kid again, stranded in the overheated house you grew up in. They need you 24/7, that much is obvious. And you want to help, of course you do. But soon your life starts to unravel almost as quickly as their health.In between bouts of washing, feeding, cooking and fighting there are days that test you, days where everything goes wrong and days where everyone, miraculously rises to the occasion. And in between all of that, you learn how to care. But this time with feeling.Irresistibly funny, unflinching and deeply moving, this is a love letter to family and friends, to carers and to anyone who has ever packed a small bag intent on staying for just a few days. This is a true story of what it really means to be a carer, and of the ties that bind even tighter when you least expect it. This is The Reluctant Carer.Trade ReviewIt's the wisest, funniest, bravest and most essential life story I've read. I bloody love this book. -- Frank Cottrell-BoyceBrave, unflinching and funny . . . This is a troubling but important read; an honest, warts and all glimpse into the reality of unpaid caring. It left me full of respect for those who care and seething that the system isn’t giving them the support and encouragement they so obviously need. -- Jan Carson * The Irish Times *An astonishing and crucial memoir exploring the outer limits of familial love. The Reluctant Carer recounts a personal nightmare any of us could face with humour, heart and total honesty, asking vital questions of elderly care, where we’re at now, and where, one day, we will all be. How it’s as funny as it is moving is beyond me. I loved this book -- David Whitehouse, author of About A SonSimultaneously delightfully funny and profoundly sad, the RC's book is a tonic that should be prescribed on the NHS for carers everywhere. * TLS *Incredible. One of those rare books that should be dispensed on prescription to every household - captures the full glossary of emotion that goes with this role. -- Lucy Easthope, author of When the Dust SettlesI absolutely loved this book. Moving and real, as well as splutter-your-tea funny, it's a clear-eyed, intimate description of what old age is really like, and what it's like trying to care for the old. It knocked me sideways. -- Miranda SawyerAs funny as it is moving and poetic, The Reluctant Carer marries the forensic honesty of Karl Ove Knausgaard with the dry wit of Alan Bennett, and is every bit as good as that sounds. -- Will Storr, author of The Science of StorytellingThis is the funniest, most touching book I've read in years; it will, quite frankly, break your heart. -- Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan

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Book SynopsisA Guardian 'Best ideas book of 2023'A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'The best book I have ever read that explores the effect on the brain of the carer, when someone has dementia' Professor June Andrews, author of Dementia: The One-Stop GuideDasha Kiper was twenty-five when she first became the live-in carer for a Holocaust survivor with Alzheimer's disease. She soon discovered the emotional strain and challenges of caring for a person whose condition disrupts the rules of time, order and continuity. In Travellers to Unimaginable Lands, Kiper explores the complex and profound psychology of caregiving, illuminating how the healthy brain's biases and intuitions make caring for people with dementia disorders so profoundly and inherently difficult.Blending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and literature with beautifully-observed case studies, Kiper illuminates the underlying mental mechanisms behind carers' experiences, dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver and, in the process, opens the

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Book SynopsisAn 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 dementiadespite 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 behavTrade ReviewThis book provides valuable information including a detailed explanation of coping with and caring for a spouse with dementia symptoms.—New HorizonsTable of ContentsThanks and Appreciation1. Introduction: Navigating the Journey2. Peggy: The Ultimate TollWith Alicia Murray3. Deborah: A Daughter's Journey4. Charles: There Is Nothing Wrong with Me5. Frances: What Is Dementia?6. Jill: Into the Dementia Wonderland7. Natalie: Much More than Words8. Vada: Past, Present, and Future9. Joe: Communicating the Gift of Value10. Lucy and Betty: Thinking Outside the Box11. Edna: You're Just Imagining Things12. Margie: If You Keep Doing What You Are Doing . . .13. Harry: It's Bath Night!14. Rose, Edith, and Samuel: One Size Does Not Fit All15. Susan: Dealing with DisruptionWith Alicia Murray16. Grace: Moving beyond GuiltWith Alicia Murray17. Virginia: Laughter Is TherapeuticWith Alicia Murray18. Maria and Andreas: In Sickness and in Health19. Beatrice and Henry: The Power of Gratitude20. Sean: The Puzzling Pieces of GriefWith Denise Howard21. Lessons, Perceptions, and Approaches: A Reader's GuideThe Dementia-Aware Guide to CaregivingReferencesAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisWhat's happening to me?'Successful translator and linguist Helga Rohra was understandably good with words - that is, until she found herself getting in a muddle when she spoke. She started to forget the way home, even though she could remember her address. Her confusing symptoms increased and Helga was diagnosed with dementia at age 50 - but she hasn't let herself be labelled with the usual stereotypes.With entertaining vim Helga shows that her life is still as abundant and self-determined as ever, dismantling the negative stereotypes that often surround a dementia diagnosis. She speaks frankly and with humour about her diagnosis and life with young onset Lewy Body Dementia. She explains the changes in her everyday life and the challenges she faces, and shares practical tips that prove it is possible to live well with dementia. Helga also talks about her activism work, which has made hers one of the key voices internationally in dementia advocacy.Trade ReviewHelga writes of the trauma of diagnosis, and seeking support. Yet her fighting spirit meant she became a great advocate for living positively with dementia. This book is a testimony to her amazing resilience, despite her daily battles with this invisible condition. Helga is a true dementia expert! -- Christine Bryden, author of Who Will I Be When I Die?, Dancing with Dementia, and Nothing About Us, Without Us!Speaks truth to power: listen, learn, ACT! -- Professor Peter Mittler, CBE, Human Rights Advisor, Dementia Alliance InternationalTable of ContentsDedication. Introduction. 1. Before the onset. 2. Summer 2008: There's something the matter with me. 3. Summer 2008: First visit to the doctor - "Go for a walk". 4. Why is early onset dementia slow to be recognised? 5. Spring 2009: University hospital - Waiting and hoping. 6. The diagnosis - I feel as if I'm falling. 7. About Lewy Body dementia and how it has been for me. 8. Summer 2009: At rock bottom - and first aid from the Alzheimer's Society. 9. Doing battle with the bureaucrats. 10. Appointment for assessment. 11. Autumn and winter 2009: Helen Merlin - "Speaking for myself". 12. Shame or difficulty in being open about the symptoms. 13. January 2010: "THIS MAKES SENSE!" - I step out of the shadows. 14. March 2010: Thessaloniki - on my own. 15. My everyday life and how I cope with it. 16. March 2010: I am elected to the board of the Munich Alzheimer's Society. 17. Spring 2010: The media. 18. Speaker at a congress on dementia: Why many people I speak to declare that I am well. 19. July 2010: At the golf course. 20. Why it's wrong to compare people with dementia to children. 21. Things that I would like people to do when interacting with people with dementia. 22. Invisible hurdles in everyday life. 23. Conferences - Talks - Events. 24. Visibility and the "Dementia Card". 25. Mulling over my favourite topics. Acknowledgements. Afterword.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and practical guide to dementia, this book is essential reading for anyone who has a friend or relative with the condition. This updated edition reflects new guidance on approaches to supporting people with dementia, focussing especially on the UK, and includes quotes from people with dementia as well as from family carers.The book explores each stage of the journey people with dementia face and explains how it affects the person, as well as those around them both at home and in residential settings. It shows how best to offer support and where to get professional and informal assistance. Focussing on the progressive nature of dementia and the issues that can arise as a result, it gives practical advice that can help to ensure the best possible quality of life both for the person with dementia and the people around them.Trade ReviewI am delighted the authors have updated what was already a well respected book and made it totally relevant to today. Whilst there are many books by professionals working alongside those of us with dementia few are as comprehensive and sensitive in both their content and tone. The authors really "get inside" the complexities of dementia by informing and offering practical guidance which if taken and applied can help people affected by dementia live as well as possible with this immensely challenging condition. I am delighted that the authors devote much attention to the need for support for both the diagnosed person and those closest to us because I know that dementia can be a lonely and foggy experience, this book shows this need not be the case, as reading it will help steer us from the mists of frustration to the sunshine of hope. This book is an essential read and guiding companion for all who care for those who have dementia, be they family or professional carer and should be on all suggested book lists for students considering working with those of us with dementia. Consequently I fully recommend it. -- Keith Oliver, Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, Kent & Medway Dementia Envoy, authorThis second edition builds upon the strengths of its first - if that is possible! It is refreshing to see a text advising family and friends of dementia that has personal references of what mattered most to the people affected by dementia. There are many 'experts' in the field of dementia care and this book combines the sage voices of many of them, including people with dementia and their carers'. I like the structure and how this allows the reader to dip in and out, taking in byte sized pieces of information and guidance as their circumstance and need dictates. This avoids the reader in becoming over-whelmed. Particularly welcome in this edition is that the authors set dementia in the context of a rights based approach which is proving to be a very powerful stance in gaining professional support. -- Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research & Publications, Dementia UKTable of ContentsIntroduction; PART I - Living with Dementia; 1. Becoming Familiar with Dementia; 2. Being a Family Member or Friend of a Person with Dementia; 3. Someone Close to me may have Dementia - Assessment, Diagnosis and Types of Dementia; 4. Sources of Support for People with Dementia, Families and Friends; PART II - Understanding dementia as it progresses; 5. The Early Years of Dementia; 6. Managing Change as Dementia Progresses; 7. Social & Leisure Activities as Dementia Progresses; 8. The Challenges of Dementia; 9. Considering Residential Care for People with Dementia; 10. When Dementia has become Advanced; 11. The End of Life; Conclusion - Suffering from Dementia or Living with Dementia?; Resources

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Book SynopsisCreating dementia-friendly communities can give people with dementia the chance to continue meaningful lives with reciprocal personal relationships. Underpinning successful dementia-friendly communities is an awareness of people with dementia as active citizens and the importance of supporting engagement in community life. This book offers an overview of the dementia-friendly communities movement, showing the many benefits of this approach. It describes community initiatives from across the globe, such as Dementia Friends, memory cafes, and creative engagement with the arts through organizations like TimeSlips. This compassionate book tells another story about dementia, away from negative stereotypes. This alternative approach claims people can retain a sense of dignity, hold onto hope, sustain meaningful relationships, and live with a sense of purpose with support from their communities.Trade ReviewWith her deep empathy, humor and vast knowledge, Susan McFadden and the people living with dementia whose words she spotlights, explore the real losses of dementia while showing that grit, spirit and personhood endure - and why our communities can make all the difference. -- Beth Soltzberg, MSW, MBA Founder/Director, Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support Program Jewish Family & Children's ServiceTable of ContentsPrefacePart 1: Telling a New Story1. The Current Situation2. A Brief Introduction to Dementia3. From Senility and Stigma to CitizenshipPart 2: Hearing Their Voices4. People Living with Dementia Tell a New Story5. Dementia Advocacy and ActivismPart 3: Friendship and Community Inclusion6. Accompanying Friends Through the Journey of Dementia7. Reimagining Community8. Creating Dementia-Friendly and Inclusive CommunitiesPart 4: Creativity and the Human Spirit9. Arts and Artists in Dementia-Friendly and Inclusive Communities10. Spiritual ConnectionsPart 5: Embracing the New Story11. Sustaining Dignity, Hope, and Meaning in the Time of Dementia

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Book SynopsisOne of the most powerful ways we can care for our future is to create a Power of Attorney. This simple document allows an appointed person to make decisions for us in the case that we can no longer do so ourselves. But what does it mean to be someone's attorney? And how can it be set up? This book is designed to offer clear, practical advice for anyone making this decision, or needing to exercise their rights. Drawing on over two decades of professional and personal experience, Sandra McDonald explains everything that you need to know about Power of Attorney, including: - how to create the legal document - how to implement it - dealing with others and safeguarding The result is an invaluable resource for anyone who is, has or deals with a Power of Attorney.Trade ReviewBrings a huge weight of expertise to bear in the lightest way possible upon almost all issues that might be relevant for those thinking about making a power of attorney, being an attorney, or working with an attorney. ... Succeeds magnificently ... Masterful -- Alex Ruck Keene * Mental Capacity Law and Policy *

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Book SynopsisWhat is person-centred dementia care, and how can it be used to improve care for people from diagnosis to end of life? How can we improve services in people's own homes, in care homes, in supported housing and in hospitals? This substantially updated second edition considers recent developments in person-centred care, presenting refreshed guidelines for practice.Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham explain the evolution of the key principles of person-centred care that comprise the VIPS model. They describe how it has been applied in diverse service settings, and show how to put the model into practice. A new chapter dedicated to culture of care will help service managers to get to grips with this slippery concept, and includes important information on how to guard against neglectful practice. Case studies from the CHOICE programme, a research project on culture of care, demonstrate the key factors that are important for people living with advanced dementia and complex needs to live well.Trade ReviewDawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham truly "get it" and see the world through our eyes. They reach new horizons, powerfully enriching person-centred care so that we are known, understood, enabled and our humanity nurtured. Read, reflect and apply this work, to change "the way we do things here". A great text and a must-read for all care workers and managers! -- Christine Bryden, dementia advocateA welcome new edition of a favourite text, it's both a manifesto for excellence in dementia care and a practical guide to providing and assessing person-centred care. Lots of case examples and the wisdom of the authors shows us exactly what good dementia care looks like. -- Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, Institute of Mental Health, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsPart 1: Unpacking Person-Centred Care. 1. What is Person-Centred Care? 2. Organisational Culture. 3. Valuing People. 4. Individual Lives. 5. Personal Perspectives. 6. Supportive Social Psychology. 7. Care in Context. Part 2: The VIPS Framework. The VIPS Framework: Person-Centred Care for People Living with Dementia. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisCome through the doors of the care homes with the care home manager, the home to our elderly, vulnerable adults, their final home. Experience the day-to-day life as a Registered manager and share some of her tales she tells. Susie tells her tales of horror and heartbreak but also those that will make you laugh and smile and happenings you will find unbelievable… Life in a care home, written by a care home manager. This little book will touch hearts and give an understanding of what it means to work in our care homes, the people we meet and those we care for, and those we work with. A Most Precious Gift is a token of thanks to all our staff that work in care homes and for those that showed their commitment and empathy working through the Covid Pandemic.

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Book SynopsisThis original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice. Engaging with key debates on age-related human rights, the conceptual focus addresses the current challenges and opportunities facing those who work with older people.Trade Review“This book will help prepare future generations of social workers to serve and advocate for the older adult population. I highly recommend this book to social workers with an interest in working with older adults or those educating future social workers to practice in the aging field.” Journal of Gerontological Social WorkTable of ContentsSocial work and critical gerontology: why the former needs the latter ~ Sarah Donnelly and Sandra Torres Part I: Critical gerontology as guiding principles for social work for older people The life course and old age ~ Alisoun Milne Human rights and older people ~ Joan R. Harbison Agency and autonomy ~ Paul Higgs Poverty and late-life homelessness ~ Amanda Grenier and Tamara Sussman Sexuality and rights in later life ~ Paul Willis and Trish Hafford-Letchfield Ethnicity, race and migrancy ~ Sandra Torres Part II: Applying the critical gerontological lens to social work research, policy and practice Assessment, care planning and decision making ~ Anna Olaison and Sarah Donnelly Elder abuse ~ Lorna Montgomery and Gemma M. Carney Dementia: a disability and a human rights concern ~ Suzanne Cahill User involvement ~ Peter Beresford Opportunities and future prospects for gerontological social work with a critical lens ~ Marjaana Seppänen and Mo Ray

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Book SynopsisThe caregiver's essential toolkit to navigating dementia and supporting loved ones Almost a million people are currently living with dementia in the UK alone and this is set to triple by 2050. With family members often providing care, navigating the disease can be overwhelming. Still Me reframes the job of caring for someone with dementia as a partnership. Both you and your loved one deserve respect, care, the latest information and practical brain-enhancing advice.Top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Sabina Brennan combines her professional experience with her personal journey of caring for her mother to support you and the individual with dementia. Alongside a clarification of the different types of dementia and the latest research on the disease, she offers: - A human-rights approach that validates everyone's experience and dignity- Fun brain-boosting activities to stimulate cognitive function and rehabilitation-

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Book SynopsisHuman rights are a key issue for all healthcare and social care practitioners, and almost every aspect of dementia care has a human rights dimension. How can we balance the individual''s right for dignity, autonomy and privacy against the backdrop of time constraints, duty of care and limited resources? Can a person with dementia be supported to participate in decision making? Is assistive technology always empowering? What must it feel like to be denied a dementia- specific service because of one''s age? This practice guide addresses these along with other critical questions, helping you to better understand the diverse and often complex dimensions of dementia caregiving. It provides a new framework to enable you to apply a human rights approach to real life situations, placing the person with dementia at the centre stage and keeping their dignity, independence, sense of purpose and quality of life at the fore. The book builds on person-centred principles, uses case studies to demonstrate theory and provides new analytical tools to support all those committed to best practice in dementia care.

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Book SynopsisBringing together leading scholars, this international collection examines different dimensions of ageing and ageism in a range of media and how older adults use and interact with the media.Table of Contents1 Introduction: Ageing in/and the Media - Virpi Ylänne Part I: Framing and Constructing Ageing in Media Reporting 2 ‘Apocalyptic Demography’ Versus the ‘Reckless Generation’: Framing the Third and Fourth Ages in the Media - Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard 3 Older Adults and the Pandemic in UK News Media - Virpi Ylänne 4 Present Time Witches: Media and the Intersecting Discourses of Age, Gender, and Mental Health in Ghana - Monika Wilińska and Doris Boateng 5 Portrayals of Older People With Dementia in Taiwanese Newspapers - Chin-Hui Chen and Yan-Hua Huang 6 Older LGBTQ+ Persons in Canadian Newspapers - Laura Hurd and Raveena Mahal Part II: Imagined Ageing in Promotional and Fictional Contexts 7 Ageism and the Promotion of Agelessness in Brazilian Advertising - Gisela Castro 8 Visual Ageism on Public Organisations’ Websites - Eugène Loos, Loredana Ivan, Maria Sourbati, Wenqian Xu, Christa Lykke Christensen and Virpi Ylänne 9 Imag(in)ing Ageing Futures in Comics and Graphic Novels - Nicole Dalmer and Lucia Cedeira Serantes Part III: Older Adults’ Interaction With the Media and Media Technologies 10 Advertising Old Men: Swedish Old Men Reflect on ‘Seeing Themselves’ - Karin Lövgren, Linn Sandberg and Jeff Hearn 11 Older Women and Women’s Magazines: Audience, Agency, and Life Course - Dana Sawchuk 12 The Double Logic of Care: Age, Gender, and Media Technologies in Austria - Barbara Ratzenböck 13 Conclusion - Virpi Ylänne

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Contents The Context of Social Work Practice with Older Adults Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults The Role of Spirituality in Social Work with Older Adults Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Care for Older Adults Working with Older Adults’ Support Systems in Caregiving Community Programs to Support “Aging in Place:” Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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Book SynopsisA graphic memoir of the author’s experiences of her mother’s battle with dementia. Illustrates the two-way nature of storytelling as a process that heals both the giver and the receiver of story.Trade Review“Sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, each comic weaves in a different facet of [Dana and Alice’s] shared experience: hallucinations, repetition, memory, loss, magic, and sometimes even time travel.”—Meredith Rizzo NPR Shots“A deeply moving, informative, and funny memoir by a woman watching her mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s disease. The collaged drawings are a perfect counterpoint to the writing.”—Roz Chast,author of Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?“I am grateful for creators like Walrath . . . who make art from experiences like those my patients face. Their works remind us that, even during the throes of illness or grief, when the air is filled with questions, fear, and sadness, there are slivers of time and space where room can be made for wonder.”—Lynda Montgomery Los Angeles Review of Books“Walrath offers an anthropological method for dealing with the disease. Observing Alice as if she belongs to an unfamiliar culture, Walrath relates to her in ways that respect her alternate reality. Her stories are mostly lighthearted; her drawings are whimsical, magical, surreal.”—LaVonne Neff The Christian Century“Dana Walrath’s images evoke Alice in a way that text alone cannot, creating a symbiotic relationship between text and image in this work. Walrath’s style is gentle and specific, naive and yet quite sophisticated about the past and the present.”—MK Czerwiec,coauthor of Graphic Medicine Manifesto“Dana Walrath’s approach to memoir is unique in that she twists together multiple forms—the personal essay, drawings, collage. This approach, which offers the equivalent of memory snapshots presented from different angles, suggests value in appreciating the moment over the supposed stability of the traditional narrative trajectory of beginning, middle, end. Aliceheimer’s echoes the spots of memory that are part of the Alzheimer’s experience and presents end-of-life care in an original and ultimately comforting way.”—Mita Mahato,University of Puget Sound“[Aliceheimer’s] offers a brand-new looking glass into Alzheimer's—one that, like Carroll’s mirror, displays a parallel world rather than our own. Walrath dared to follow Alice down the rabbit hole of the disease and emerged with a courageous depiction of a fascinating world below.”—Nancy Stearns Bercaw Seven Days“Thoughtful, exploratory, and deeply loving. . . . A book about living with Alzheimer’s that gives voice to both caretaker and, insofar as is possible, patient. In this dialogue, illustration helps Alice’s actual words subvert empathic inaccuracy, and challenge our fears.”—Emily Wojcik Massachusetts Review“Original in its collage approach, and buoyant in its message of how to ‘bring back the humanity of a person with dementia’. . . . Aliceheimer’s is a story about the possibility to find quality of life in dementia caregiving; the possibility to see Alzheimer’s disease as creating a new self, a self that can be lived with and written about up to the moment when we feel threatened in our own self.”—Martina Zimmermann Medical Humanities“The world is so lucky that Walrath took on this ‘hard job’ of working through the ‘unfinished business’ with her mother. The raw honesty in the images and words bring humanity to the disease so often talked about in catastrophic terms.”—Erin Partridge Graphic Medicine“As a member of the healthcare profession who is also experiencing the challenges of Alzheimer's with my own mother, this book offered clarity I can share not only with my colleagues but also with family members. It enhances what is taught in school about Alzheimer's while offering a personal perspective to better assist with care, enabling us all to be better practitioners.”—Denina McCullum-Smith Doody's Review Service

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights how the social experience of caring for, and relating to, a parent in later life has a significant impact on the adult child.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Midlife and the adult child 2. Becoming a carer 3. The transition to care 4. Materiality, clothing, and embodiment in care 5. Social connections and relationship building in residential care 6. The loss of parents in later life Final reflections

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Book SynopsisGiving voice to the lived experiences of people with dementia across the globe, this text highlights the challenges presented as dementia care shifts to a community setting. Contributors address the social aspects of environment and, using a unique 'neighbourhood-centred’ perspective, provide an innovative guide for policy and practice.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Placing dementia - Lyn Phillipson, Andrew Clark and Richard Ward 2. Understanding the meaning of neighbourhoods for people living with dementia: the value of a relational lens - Andrew Clark, Sarah Campbell, John Keady, Agneta Kullberg, John Keady, Kainde Manji, Elzana Odzakovic, Kirstein Rummery and Richard Ward 3. Moving house with dementia - Jill Batty 4. How do people with dementia manage problematic situations in public spaces? - Anna Brorsson 5. Making and maintaining neighbourhood connections when living alone with dementia - Elzana Odzakovic, Agneta Kulberg, Ingrid Hellström, Andrew Clark, Sarah Campbell, Kainde Manji, Kirstein Rummery, John Keady, Richard Ward 6. My neighbourhood, my future..? - Wendy Mitchell 7. Enabling the neighbourhood: a case for rethinking dementia-friendly communities - Richard Ward, Kirstein Rummery, Elzana Odzakovic, Kainde Manji, Agneta Kullberg, John Keady, Andrew Clark and Sarah Campbell 8. A conceptual framework of the person-environment interaction in the neighbourhood among persons living with dementia: a focus on out-of-home mobility - Kishore Seetharaman, Habib Chaudhury, Atiya Mahmood 9. We’re known as ‘the girls’ around town: support, isolation and belonging for a lesbian couple living with dementia - Lynda Henderson and Louisa Smith 10. Building community capacity for dementia in Canada: new directions in new places  - Alison Phinney, Eric Macnaughton, Elaine Wiersma 11. The good, the challenging and the supportive: mapping life with dementia in the community using qualitative GIS - Chris Brennan-Horley, Lyn Phillipson, Louisa Smith and Dennis Frost 12.  Growing back into community: changes through life with dementia - Dennis Frost 13. Dementia, tourism and leisure: making the visitor economy dementia-friendly - Joanne Connell and Stephen Page 14. Conclusion: Dementia emplaced - Andrew Clark, Richard Ward, Lyn Phillipson

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Book SynopsisSharing and evaluating a series of relationship-centred approaches to dementia care, this book enables practitioners to have hands-on involvement in improving the quality of this care. Fostering a critical approach to our understanding of how we do relationship-centred dementia care, Reid shows how experiences of living with dementia, family awareness of dementia, professional knowledge of providing dementia care, and the health, social care and housing system are linked, and how good dementia care arises from the relationships between these groups. The book encourages thinking about the stigma attached to dementia, and how a focus on living well with dementia helps shape policies about people with dementia, with their voices included. Practical steps for carrying out relationship-centred dementia care are also explained, with examples of common obstacles and how to overcome them.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Communication and Dementia. 3. People with Dementia's Experience of Living with Dementia. 4. Families' Experiences of Living with Dementia. 5. Care Practitioners' Experiences of Living with Dementia. 6. Creativity and Relationship-Centred Care. 7. Being Part of the Dementia Community. 8. The Dementia 'Passionista' and Relationship-Centred Dementia Care. 9. The Problem with Dementia Care Education. 10. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisTo provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.Trade ReviewDr Shibley Rahman is a stalwart in the field of dementia care and few others have managed to make such consistent and important contributions. In this book, together with Professor Robert Howard, Dr Rahman does set out to provide the 'everything you ever needed to know' guide for supporting people living with a dementia. With the 'Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework' as a structure for the book, Rahman and Howard take the reader on a practical and integrated person-centred journey of discovery. The book is a must read for anyone who works with people living with a dementia and its accessible format can only help in improving their lives. -- Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Division of Nursing, Associate Director Centre for Person-centred Practice Research, Queen Margaret UniversityDr Rahman and Professor Howard provide an engaging and eloquent guide to dementia care in their text. In my opinion, the text is a must-read for those who are supporting or caring for people living with dementia, both in a professional or personal capacity. Sui generis. -- Dr Gary Mitchell, Lecturer, Queen’s University BelfastEssential of Dementia fills a much needed gap in the literature for professionals working with people with dementia, but also for those who care for friends or relatives with the condition, and even those who have the diagnosis themselves. Written in accessible language, all aspects of the condition are considered, ranging from complex brain pathology to the practicalities of understanding why people with dementia may respond in certain ways. The book can be read from start to finish, but each chapter also acts as a stand-alone guide to the subject covered. I would recommend this for healthcare professionals from any setting or background who work with people with dementia, and it should be mandated reading for medical students. I would also recommend it for carers of those with dementia who want to understand more about the condition. -- Dr Zoe Wyrko, Consultant Physician, University Hospital BirminghamIt is a wonderfully comprehensive book, which I would confidently recommend to every Old Age Psychiatry trainee and Dementia health care professional. Chapters 4,5 and the Palliative care chapter were particularly inspiring to me and hopefully to all health care professionals who read it. -- Dr Karel Wildschut, Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation NHS TrustThis is a book that is refreshingly centred on meeting the needs of people with dementia. It provides the technical background information that clinicians need whilst not losing sight of the purpose of caring. -- Prof Alison Leary, PhD FRCN FQNI, Chair of Healthcare & Workforce ModellingRahman and Howard's excellent primer on the essentials of dementia absolutely lives up to the promise of its subtitle: "Everything you really need to know." Though its ambition is huge - to transform they way society thinks and acts about dementia by improving understanding and awareness among professionals and the public alike - it delivers with aplomb. The authors write with great clarity and succinctness, covering every aspect of good dementia care from ethics and law to best evidence-based care and, above all, treating patients with respect and dignity. An excellent read for doctors, nurses, carers and the interested public. -- Dr Rachel Clarke, speciality doctor in palliative medicineTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Dementia awareness. 2. Dementia identification, assessment and diagnosis. 3. Dementia risk reduction and prevention. 4. Person-centred dementia care. 5. Communication, interaction and behaviour in dementia care. 6. Health and well-being in dementia care. 7. Pharmacological interventions in dementia care. 8. Living well with dementia and promoting independence. 9. Families and carers as partners in dementia care. 10. Equality diversity and inclusion in dementia care. 11. Law, ethics and safeguarding in dementia care. 12. End of life dementia. 13. Research and evidence-based practice in dementia care. 14. Leadership in transforming dementia care. Afterword.

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Book SynopsisEffective communication is critical for everyone, and this insightful book teaches the skills needed by healthcare staff in their day-to-day interactions with people with dementia and their families. Often when people with dementia exhibit behaviour that challenges, it is an indication that their needs are not being met. The authors illustrate the key aspects of communication for the development of a skilled and confident workforce, capable of providing thoroughly effective care that reduces levels of agitation in people with dementia.The first six chapters describe the CAIT (Communication and Interaction Training) framework established by the authors. This is followed by chapters contributed by experts on the Positive Care Approach™, appropriate touch and communication with people in the late stages of dementia. Accessible and practical, it will help caregivers develop and articulate existing skills as well as gain new ones, allowing them to overcome the challenges faced when caring for people with dementia.Trade ReviewA hugely practical and accessible guide to empathic communication and positive interaction. Building on the existing skills of professional and informal carers, its straightforward strategies will reduce distressing behaviours or help de-escalate them. As a way to improve the well-being of people living with dementia, James and Gibbons' book is highly recommended. -- Dr Tim Beanland, Alzheimer's SocietyThis is a timely welcome text urgently anticipated since completion of a ten year programme on the management of dementia-related behavioural symptoms that cause distress. A must read! -- Esme Moniz-Cook, Professor of Psychology Ageing & Dementia Care Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health & Social Work, University of HullTable of ContentsPreface. Part 1. 1. Introduction to CAIT. 2. Understanding People's Needs. 3. General Communication - Inner hub. 4. Dementia Specific Communication - Outer hub. 5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Levels of Functioning - Spokes. 6. Formulation-led approaches - Rim. Part 2. 7. Using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC™) and GEMS™ to enhance care givers' communication skills. Susannah Thwaites. 8. Promoting Consent to touch during Personal Care. Luke Tanner. 9. Adaptive Interaction: facilitating communication in advanced dementia. Dr Maggie Ellis & Professor Arlene Astell. 10. What we have communicated and what next!

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Book SynopsisCreative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with its arts-based, person-centred and positive focus - can help caregivers connect to people with dementia.Drawing on 20 years of experience, Tom and Karen Brenner explain the philosophy of the Montessori method, provide clearly-written steps to follow when applying it, and share a wealth of case studies and stories from their personal work using this method with people with dementia. This includes reading circles, art programmes, drum circles, poetry, and video diaries. Supported by research of the importance of creativity and the arts in dementia care, it is made clear throughout how every aspect of the Montessori method can help those with dementia to rediscover the world around them, maximising the opportunities they have to reconnect with their peers, family, friends, and support staff.

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Book SynopsisThe transformative role music therapy can play in all areas of healthcare, and especially in the care of older adults is increasingly apparent. However, while music activities are present in most care settings, these activities don't provide the therapeutic benefits that are possible with music therapy-informed interventions and programs. Best practices from music therapy are transforming dementia care, and have the potential to improve healthcare-and health-for older people, whatever their needs, wherever they receive care. Dr. Concetta Tomaino, a pioneer in the field of music therapy,. shares more than 40 years of clinical and research experience--not just with Music Therapists but also with healthcare leaders, clinicians, and direct care staff. With chapters on mental health and wellness, dementia, as well as movement and speech rehabilitation, this comprehensive and friendly practice guide will help all caregivers use music therapy best practices to provide better, more fulfilling support across all senior healthcare settings. Trade ReviewMusic has Power" by Concetta Tomaino is a "must read" for anyone interested in the power of music to help and heal. It offers a compendium of practical guidance on the application of music-based interventions for a variety of clinical scenarios, all rendered with care and compassion. The book's marvelously crafted content is of equal interest to novice, long time practitioner or to those simply eager to better understand music as perhaps the most human and powerful forms of creative expression. -- Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH Founder, The Foundation for Art & Healing Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Harvard Chan School of Public HealthThis deeply inspirational book is an important one, for it chronicles not only the fundamental healing power of music, but also highlights the miraculous accomplishments of Connie Tomaino. She is a hero. Her work has transformed the lives and hearts of many beautiful souls and will continue to do so for a long time. There is great wisdom in these pages. -- Michael FeinsteinDr. Connie Tomaino's lifelong dedication to improving the lives of so many through her pioneering research and absolute commitment to expanding and strengthening the connection between music and medicine shines through. This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the transformational power of music, and the remarkable benefits of music therapy. -- Robin Strongin, Strongin SalonConnie Tomaino is a visionary and leader in the field of music therapy, and here she shares her vast knowledge and clinical experiences with the rest of us in this compelling book. From senior care facilities, to drum circles, rehabilitation, and personal wellness, Music Has Power provides an overview of best practices and the latest knowledge on the therapeutic potential of music. -- Daniel Levitin, Ph.D, Neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, This Is Your Brain On Music and Successful AgingMusic Has Power is an amazing practical guide for Music Therapists, full of scientific backing, heartwarming stories, and Tomaino's years of experience in the field. Tomaino provides the why and the how, outlining the proven impact music has on our brains and bodies and then providing step-by-step instructions for other music therapists to follow. Music Has Power is exactly the kind of book we need to transform the way we address caring for our communities. -- Susan Magsamen

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Book SynopsisMeeting the need for a text for the academic community which recognises informal caregiving experiences, this is compelling reading for scholars of social work, health and social care, medical sociology, nursing, psychology, and counselling and allied disciplines.

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Book SynopsisAs we navigate the intersection of queer history, public health, and ageing, LGBTQ+ Healthy Ageing serves as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone committed to promoting healthy ageing for all.

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Book SynopsisDementia can add a layer of complexity to health and social care, as problems with communication and understanding can make it more difficult to diagnose and treat other conditions and illnesses. For many people living with dementia, generalist clinicians in primary care will be their first port of call. This FAQ guide examines issues experienced by these clinicians during their daily practice, and offers expert advice on how to support people living with dementia. Each section includes a case study to illustrate a common concern, followed by analysis of the underlying issues and suggested approaches or solutions from an experienced Admiral Nurse. Topics include distressed behaviours at home and in clinical settings, managing fall risk, supporting older carers or those with disabilities, and advance care planning.This evidence-based guide sets out skills and approaches for all health professionals to provide excellent person-centred care for people living with dementia.

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Book Synopsis'Sometimes, a person's brain gets sick with a disease called dementia.'What does dementia do to the brain? What changes might we notice if a parent or grandparent has the disease? How might we feel about it and what can help?This book breaks down misconceptions about dementia and speaks directly to children aged under 5 about the realities of the disease, using age appropriate language in an engaging and informative way. It reassures parents of the value of open and honest conversation about the challenges raised by dementia and offers advice and support in the opening 'Guide for grown ups'. It includes a diverse audience of characters, to emphasise that ANY child can be impacted by dementia in their loved ones. Unlike traditional storybooks, the ending provides a question for the adult and child reading it to ponder together.

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Book SynopsisKate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia. Kate describes vividly her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory difficulties, loss of independence, leaving long-term employment, the impact on her teenage sons, and the enormous impact of the dementia diagnosis on her sense of self. Never shying away from difficult issues, she tackles head-on stigma, inadequacies in care and support, and the media's role in perpetuating myths about dementia, suggesting ways in which we can include and empower people with the diagnosis. She also reflects on the ways in which her writing and dementia advocacy work have taken her on a process of self-discovery and enabled her to develop a new and meaningful personal identity. Kate's powerful words will challenge misconceptions about dementia, and open our eyes to new ways of supporting people with the diagnosis. A must read for people with dementia and their families as well as for professionals and carers.Trade ReviewBefore being diagnosed with younger onset dementia, Kate Swaffer loved to study, to learn, to be of service to others. Now living with dementia, she has not changed in these respects whatsoever. Her wonderfully illuminating book should be required reading for people and families living with dementia. -- Steven R. Sabat, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., U.S.A.The scope of Kate's book is beyond that which anyone else with dementia has attempted. She reflects upon loneliness, guilt, driving, aged care, writing and advocacy. -- John Killick * Australian Journal of Dementia Care *Janet Baylis, Manager of our Dementia Knowledge Centre, says, 'There are few books written by people with dementia. This is one that I would strongly recommend to anyone with a recent diagnosis who is searching for answers about living well with their condition.' -- Janet Baylis * Alzheimer Society Book Group *Keith Oliver, a Society ambassador who has Alzheimer's, says the book covers areas that he hasn't seen written about in such personal and emotive ways elsewhere. He adds, 'The structure of short, crisp chapters works extremely well and gives the author the opportunity to structure her thinking and experience in a clear way.' -- Keith Oliver * Alzheimer Society Book Group *Laura Venables, who works on the Society's Engagement and Participation programme, was fascinated by Kate's account of 'prescribed disengagement'. This is how Kate describes the advice she says she was given - but ignored - to withdraw from her life and work after she was diagnosed. Laura says, 'Kate challenges the assumptions that are continuously brought out to define living with dementia. 'She openly illustrates her experiences of striving to continue life as she lived it the day before she was diagnosed, and of all the opportunities that she has become involved with since diagnosis - it's exciting stuff!' -- Laura Venables * Alzheimer Society Book Group *Table of ContentsDisclaimer. Foreword by Dr Richard Taylor. Foreword by Glenn Rees, AM. Foreword by Dr Shibley Rahman. Dedication. Acknowledgements. Author's Note. Introduction. 1. Why Me, Why This, Why Now? 2. The Early Days. 3. So, What the Hell Did Happen to My Brain? 4. Illness, Sadness and Positivity. 5. The Dementia Train and Not Sweating the Small Stuff. 6. Thank You, Richard Taylor. 7. Reactions to Dementia: Yours, Mine, Others'. 8. The Burden of Disbelief. 9. Being Diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia. 10. Children of People with Younger Onset Dementia. 11. Early vs Delayed Diagnosis. 12. Dementia, Grief and Loss: It's Very Complicated. 13. The Emotional Toll of Letting Go. 14. Myths of Dementia. 15. Loneliness and Dementia. 16. Prescribed Disengagement®. 17. Dementia as a DisAbility. 18. Stigma and Dementia. 19. The Language of Dementia. 20. Dementia and Word Finding. 21. Employment and Dementia. 22. Driving and Dementia. 23. Family Care Partners or BUBs (Back-Up Brains). 24. Care Partners Speaking Out Publicly About People with Dementia. 25. Guilt. 26. Who's Got the 'Challenging Behaviours'? 27. Dementia and Common Sense. 28. Interventions for Dementia. 29. Blogging and Writing as Interventions for Dementia. 30. Advocacy as an Intervention for Dementia. 31. Volunteering as an Intervention for Dementia. 32. Dementia-friendly/Accessible Communities. 33. Human Rights in Dementia and Aged Care. 34. There is Big Money in Dementia. 35. Nothing About us, Without Us... 36. Love, Gifts, Dementia and Dying. 37. A Final Word on Resilience and Memory. 38. Proof that People with Dementia Can Live Beyond and Diagnosis of Dementia. Dementia: A Brief Summary. Resources. References.

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Book SynopsisMeet Nikolai - a man with Parkinson's disease. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life and why some tasks can be especially challenging for him. He also gives advice on how to help someone with Parkinson's when they have difficulties with physical movements and memory.This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for children from the age of 7, as well as older readers. It will help family, friends and carers better understand and explain the condition, and will be an excellent starting point for group discussions.Trade ReviewAlan M. Hultquist provides a wealth of accessible information about a very complicated disease through the eyes of Nikolai, a man with Parkinson's disease. This book is a great guide to share with family, friends and colleagues looking for personal insight into this illness. -- Diane L. Church, PhD, Coordinator, American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Introducing Nikolai, who has Parkinson's disease. 2. Parkinson's disease is a medical problem. 3. Shaking. 4. Moving slowly and stiff muscles. 5. Balance. 6. Freezing. 7. Memory. 8. Organization. 9. Sleep. 10. The treatments aren't perfect. 11. Exercise and being positive. 12. Feelings and pain. 13. Ways people can help. 14. More information about Parkinson's disease. 15. Words to know. 16. Some helpful materials. 17. Some exercise resources. 18. International websites.

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Book Synopsis, bring together experts to address the importance of caring, the reasons why it has eroded, and measures that can strengthen caring as provided by health professionals, families, communities, and society.Trade ReviewThe text is chock full of the thoughts of some of America's leading experts on the caring side of health care. This book should be read by any health care professional with an interest in this dimension of health care and is a must read for the medical community. A marvelous text. -- Joseph A. LiebermanIII, M.D.M.P.H. Journal of the American Medical Association On the whole, this volume deepens our understanding and appreciation of the importance of caring for all who are in need of personal attention and assistance when ill and disabled. The contributors seem to have given much thought to their chapters, weaving together personal stories, clinical experiences, research findings, and proposals for change. -- Else M. Kiefer Health Progress A remarkable broad and well-integrated package of philosophy and fact, a valuable and compact resource for health care professionals, as well as legislators and social scientists. -- John A. Benson, Jr., M.D. PharosTable of ContentsContents: I Caring and the Populations in Need of It Our Need for Caring: Vulnerability and Illness Who Needs Caring? Caring and Mental Illness II The Provision of Caring A History of Caring in Medicine Forces Affecting Caring by Physicians Caring and Medical Education Caring in Institutional Settings Home and Community-Based Care: Toward a Caring Paradigm Caring and Community-Based Voluntary Organizations III Assessments of Caring Appraising the Success of Caring The Politics of Caring

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Book SynopsisThis service-oriented guide supplies vital tools, informed tips, and provocative ideas for professionals, students, and policy makers involved in gerontology and geriatrics.Trade ReviewThis excellent source for practitioners and health care administrators will also be useful to students interested in long-term care facilities in any health area... Highly recommended. Choice 2011Table of ContentsForeword AcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Nursing Homes in the United StatesChapter 1. The Quality of Care in Nursing HomesChapter 2. Measuring the Quality of CareChapter 3. Factors Contributing to the Variability in the Quality of CareChapter 4. Persistent Citations for the Deficiency of Pressure UlcersChapter 5. Factors Influencing Residents' OutcomesChapter 6. Policies regarding Minimum Staffing LevelsChapter 7. The Relationship between Efficiency and the Quality of CareChapter 8. Improving Performance and the Quality of Life through Health InformaticsConclusion. Synthesis, Prospects, and Future DirectionsAppendix: Helpful Websites for Clinical Knowledge Management and the Quality of CareReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisLaunching the dementia debate into new and exciting territory, this book applies a human rights lens to interrogate the lived experience and policy response to dementia.Trade Review"This book is a down to earth, accessible translation of complex legal, sociological and ethical subjects and as such will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of dementia, practitioners and policy makers alike." Professor Kate Irving, Dublin City UniversityTable of ContentsAn introduction to human rights and dementia Dementia as a disability Setting the context: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The right to a good quality of life at home and in the community The right to a good quality of life in care homes or in nursing homes Emerging public policy on dementia: the implications of a human rights-based approach for policy and practice Legal capacity for people with dementia Conclusions: grounds for hope

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Book SynopsisSeven Steps to Managing Your Aging Memory helps individuals determine whether their aging memories are normal or not, when they need to see their doctor, what evaluation their doctor should do, which medications can actually improve their memory, as well as the diets, exercise, strategies, and memory aids that can augment their memory function in daily life.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments How to Use This Book About the Stories Introduction STEP 1. LEARN WHAT IS NORMAL MEMORY Chapter 1: Which Memory Errors Can Happen to Anyone of Any Age Chapter 2: How Does Memory Change in Normal Aging STEP 2. DETERMINE IF YOUR MEMORY IS NORMAL Chapter 3: What Kinds of Memory Problems Are Not Normal? Chapter 4: What Should the Doctor Do to Evaluate My Memory? Chapter 5: When Are Special Tests and Evaluations Needed? STEP 3 UNDERSTAND YOUR MEMORY LOSS Chapter 6: Will My Memory Get Better? Which Causes of Memory Loss Are Reversible? Chapter 7: What Are Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Subjective Cognitive Decline? Chapter 8: What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Chapter 9: What Are Vascular Dementia and Vascular Mild Cognitive Impairment? Chapter 10: What Else Could It Be? What Are Other Brain Disorders of Aging Affecting Thinking and Memory? STEP 4 TREAT YOUR MEMORY LOSS Chapter 11: Which Medications Can Help Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease? Chapter 12: I'm Feeling a Bit Anxious and Depressed by My Memory Loss or My Diagnosis: What Should I Do About These Feelings? STEP 5 MODIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE Chapter 13: How Can Sleep Help My Memory? Chapter 14: What Foods Should I Eat or Avoid to Help My Memory? Chapter 15: Can Physical Activity and Exercise Help My Memory? STEP 6 STRENGTHEN YOUR MEMORY Chapter 16: What Can I Do to Strengthen My Memory? Chapter 17: What Strategies Can I Use to Help My Memory? Chapter 18: Which Memory Aids Are Helpful? STEP 7 PLAN YOUR FUTURE Chapter 19: Will Changes in My Memory Change My Life? Chapter 20: Where Do I Go from Here? Glossary Further Reading About the Authors Index

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