Publisher's Synopsis
Dementia affects the memory but then proceeds to impact the emotional, social, and physical health and safety of the individual. The walk through the forest of memory loss can be a formidable one for the loved one and their family, where feelings of isolation and fears of the great unknown abound. The mysterious path can lead to discoveries of who we are and what we are made of, to a renewal of love that can even make the harsh journey a rather endearing of times. This book provides a guide as to what families encounter with the onset of memory loss to their loved one and what it will be like moving forward. It discusses the variety of care options for those staying in their own home and looking elsewhere. Many practical tips for care giving are provided for family members, as well as advice toward the selection, training, and transitioning to outside caregivers. It also addresses government financial support, medications, and the diseases of dementia underlying memory loss. Finally, the science and technology, the clinical trials, and a variety of the latest understandings about the disease are presented. The challenges of memory loss are many...for family and science.
