Packed full of more than 101 practical and useful tips and how-to's - a truly helpful idea book for the caretaker of a parent or loved one impaired by Alzheimer's or dementia. The focus of the book is how to help a loved one continue to live independently as long as possible (with a physician's approval). Contains advice on how to improve your loved one's comfort, safety, and well-being; how to safeguard and organize documents and finances; information on legal concerns; checklists. Written in a lively readable style. CONTENTS: Introduction ADVICE FOR CAREGIVERS COPING WITH EARLY TO MODERATE ALZHEIMER’S BEHAVIORS
- Coping with the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s / Dementia
- Coping with Early to Moderate Alzheimer’s Behaviors
- How to Create a Helpful “Memory Center†for Your Loved One
- Maximizing Safety and Security for an Impaired Parent Living Alone
- To Do’s When You Visit a Parent Who Still Lives Independently
- When to Take the Car Keys Away / How to Provide Alternate Transportation
- The Role of Long-Distance Caregivers
- Knowing When to Place Mom / Dad in a Care Facility, and How Best to Do It
- Tips on Visiting Your Parent in a Care Facility
- Sharing Information on Your Parent’s Condition
- Educating Others
OTHER PRACTICAL MATTERS (LEGAL, FINANCIAL)
- Managing Your Parent’s Bills, Taxes, Financial Records, Etc.
- Handling Legal Issues
- Handling the Costs of Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care
ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s Key Facts about Alzheimer’s Some Thoughts on Alzheimer’s / Dementia APPENDIX: CHECKLISTS 1 - Key Documents Checklist 2 - Financial Information Checklist 3 – Independent Living Aids Checklist 4 – Safety/Security To Do’s 5 – Home Safety Checklist 6 – When Visiting Parent: Checklist 7 – Doctor Visit Checklist 8 – List of Prescriptions / Medications 9 – List of Parent’s Physicians 10 – Care Facility Checklist Jessica Hatchigan is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in the
Detroit News and the
Detroit Free Press, and in
The Writer and
Writer's Digest magazines.
