Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book
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Book Overview
Replete with the powerful words of experienced caregivers, Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories is an essential guidebook for anyone who must attend to the needs of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. In these pages, members of caregivers' support groups - representing twenty-six families and a variety of professions and income levels - speak candidly about the challenges they have faced at every step in the caregiving process, from recognizing early symptoms of dementia to dealing with its advanced stages.
Highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of caregivers, the book brims with inspirational stories, practical advice, and creative approaches to problem-solving. Among the issues addressed are:
Becoming a caregiver, whether for a spouse or parent
Dealing with the personality changes caused by dementia, from anxiety and paranoia to hallucinations and impulsive behavior
Keeping dementia sufferers meaningfully involved in life
Handling the emotions and stresses of caregiving
Seeking help through support groups and other sources, including medical professionals, clergy, and other family members The authors, who have both been caregivers themselves, augment their interviewees' stories with connective commentary and their own personal stories. A useful resource section is included to refer readers to associations and help-lines.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0826514804
ISBN13:9780826514806
Release Date:June 2005
Publisher:Vanderbilt University Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Wonderful resource for family members
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is absolutely wonderful. Other books on caregiving were too clinical. This book is like having a wonderful conversation with friends who have been through what you are experiencing. The book offers the perspectives of many different caregivers which was very helpful because the nature of the dementia differs for many people. There were helpful tips and suggestions and words of advice from caregivers and this was presented in short easy to digest segments.
Great Book on Care Giving and Dementia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is one of the best books on caregiving and dementia. It gives real life stories and situations that one can really relate to. The authors have done a great job. Each chapter is about a different issue in the life and path of the person with dementia as well as ones about the caregivers. You will see so much of yourself and the person you caregive for in these pages. I gained further insight into what to do in many situations I have encountered as a caregiver. Good stuff and highly recommended.
Extremely thoughtful and valuable resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I find this book to be a very loving and thoughtful account of the stories of caregivers of loved-ones with Dimentia. It has practical advise on how to cope, where to go for support and even a some comical moments told with the utmost of respect! I would recommend this book to anyone who is a caregiver or knows someone who is. It seems we all know someone with this disease.
Very Helpful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book was nice to have around when I needed to talk to someone about how I felt, but felt guilty complaining when the people I was taking care of were going through such a difficult time. It was a very helpful companion and good to see what others have gone through and tried. I recommend it if you find yourself in the same unfortunate situation as I did.
Strength For Caregivers, Understanding for CareProfessionals
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book offers solace and empathy to the caregivers of dementia patients. It presents the hard truths of this frightening disease from the caregiver's view, empathetically and humanely. From the voices of other caregivers who struggled through the course of this disease come very down-to-earth ideas and comfort for the caregivers who follow. This book also provides a visceral, powerful understanding of caregiving for all doctors, nurses, assisted-living personnel, etc.,who are involved in the treatment of the elderly. For families of the primary caregiver, it can help them understand the feelings and the enormity of what the caregiver is sacrificing. And for caregivers, it can help them find the strength to do what needs to be done.
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