I Care: A Handbook for Care Partners of People with Dementia

I Care is a gold medal winner in the 23rd annual National Mature Media Awards Program.  This award winning book will both inspire and educate care partners of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to make the most of each day! Care partners will see their loved one as a whole person with strengths and abilities, which will promote greater independence and self-sufficiency for the person with dementia.

I Care covers:

• Minimizing the care partner's fears,frustrations, and stress

• Managing changes in communication, memory loss and behavior using best care techniques

• Making the home safe and supportive

• Understanding changes in brain function

• Addressing financial and legal issues

• And much more....

"I Care is just what the health care community has been waiting for to fill the void for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia."
Dr Stephen Jones, Specialty Geriatric Medicine
Greenwich Hospital,Greenwich, CT
 
"It's exciting that a book is now available specifically to help caregivers navigate the difficulties encountered in caring for someone suffering with cognitive impairments. I Care provides a sense of real hope that quality of life issues will not necessarily diminish when effective care management principles are adopted."
Marc Wortmann, Executive Director
Alzheimer's Disease International