Publisher's Synopsis
When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one's quality of life. This book brings practical and comprehensive guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself.
In this living with dementia book, you will discover:
- What is Dementia?
- How does it compare to normal aging? or Alzheimer's disease?
- What are the warning signs or what else could it be?
- How do I talk to the doctor about it?
- What doctors and procedures are involved?
And so much more!
The central idea underlying the book--that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring for them--remains the same. This is the definitive dementia care guide.