Source: Johnson & Johnson
This 136-page book from the National Institute on Aging is a comprehensive, well-organized, and easy-to-read reference guide for Alzheimer's home care that you as a family caregiver should have. It includes:
Communicating with Alzheimer's patients Providing personal care (e.g., bathing and feeding) Helping children understand Alzheimer's Adapting activities for your loved one Understanding the medical side of Alzheimer's And much more
These care guides are 12–15 pages each and provide specific tips on:
Best ways to interact with your loved one with dementia Assisting with the changing daily needs of Alzheimer's patients Planning the day for your loved one How to respond when dementia causes unpredictable behaviors
This 93-page guide was written as labor of love by football legend Coach Frank Broyles and his family after years of taking care of his wife Barbara. It is an amazing little book for Alzheimer's family caregivers that stands out for being:
Organized like a coach's playbook Easy to read and understand Full of practical tips you'll use every day Divided into sections—Early, Middle, and Late Stages—giving you the right information when you need it Available for free in 10 languages
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This handy guide goes with the Alzheimer's Playbook and has 14 pages of tips and strategies for dementia caregivers to remind you of what works when you run into challenges. It includes advice on:
Communication Dressing Eating Using the Bathroom Wandering And more