Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Language: English
Published by Kensington Publishing, 2022
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Like a What to Expect When You're Expecting for dementia, Living in the Moment offers a comprehensive guide to living a happy and full life with dementia, written by renowned geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine. An invaluable, comprehensive guide that explains everything you and your family need to know about living well with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives--after a dementia diagnosis--shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow guide. Filled with must-have information, practical advice, and unique and comforting insights, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making his or her life the best possible--starting now, even as the disease progresses. Inside, you'll find: How to create a plan of action for today--and tomorrow--that will help all involved cope with this new normalHow to keep your vulnerable loved one safe and secure--both physically and financially Lifestyle changes, innovative new activities, and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementiaComprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patients Dealing with day-to-day challenges, from staying mobile to overcoming agitation and aggression without resorting to sedation How and where to get help, including online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, neuropsychologists, communities and day programs for people with dementia, and government agencies Tips on keeping your loved one at home versus placement In addition to all the essential advice, Dr. Landsverk demystifies the ins and outs of dementia, explaining what it is and what it's not, making sure you and your loved one will be ready to address whatever develops and maintain quality of life. Uniquely, Living in the Moment will transform how you think about dementia, providing comfort and support for the best life possible--at any stage.…
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- Title
- Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
- Author
- Elizabeth Landsverk
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0806541776
- ISBN 13
- 9780806541778
A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. But you are not alone. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine, has led thousands of patients through an initial brain disease diagnosis, equipping them with the necessary preparatory knowledge, tools, and support to help them live happy and engaged lives. She shares her expertise in this essential reference that offers compassionate explanations, advice, and clarity through an often confusing and challenging new landscape.
With concise, easy-to-read information, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making their life the best possible, starting now. You'll learn:
- How to recognize the earliest dementia changes
- How to create a plan of action for today--and tomorrow--that will help to monitor and advocate for your loved one
- Innovative new activities and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementia
- Comprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patients
- How to deal with day-to-day challenges, from staying mobile to relieving pain and calming agitation and aggression without resorting to sedation
- How to protect against elder abuse and keep your vulnerable loved one safe and secure--both physically and financially
- How and where to get help, including online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, neuropsychologists, communities and day programs for people with dementia, and government agencies
- Tips for a long-range plan that considers home care, assisted living, and hospice
Dr. Landsverk demystifies the ins and outs of dementia, making sure you and your loved one will be ready to address whatever develops and maintain quality of life. Living in the Moment will transform how you think about dementia, providing comfort and support for the best life possible--at any stage.
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