DEMENTIA IN PRACTICE
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
This book is an essential companion for anyone caring for a dementia patient—whether family members, relatives, or social care professionals. Addressing the practical challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, it provides concrete, proven solutions for managing daily caregiving situations.
What Makes This Book Special?
Clear, straightforward knowledge accessible to everyone.
This book is written in a simple, direct style, free from unnecessary jargon and technical terms, making it accessible for those seeking concrete solutions to caregiving challenges.
Practical advice that works.
Based on over 10 years of experience, this book draws from countless cases to offer a refined, highly effective approach to dementia care. The methods presented have been tried and tested in real situations, proving their effectiveness repeatedly.
Concrete answers and solutions to specific problems, questions and situations.
For each specific question, the book provides a clear, detailed answer. It walks you through exactly what to do, how to act or what to say to navigate challenging situations in the best possible way.
Every piece of advice is illustrated with examples.
To ensure the guidance is as understandable and practical as possible, each tip is accompanied by examples. These examples clarify the advice, making it easier to apply to real-life situations.
Who Is It For?
- Family members and relatives taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one.
- Social care professionals seeking deeper practical knowledge in dementia care.
- Anyone looking for a better understanding and more effective caregiving strategies.
What’s Inside the Book?
- Establishing Daily Routines:How to create a structured and calmer environment for dementia patients?
- Managing Behavioral Challenges:Tips for handling confusion, aggression, and restlessness.
- Effective Communication Techniques:How to build trust and improve understanding with dementia patients?
- Creating a Safe Home Environment:Practical advice to prevent accidents and hazardous situations.
- Caring for Yourself:Stress management strategies and self-care tips to prevent caregiver burnout.
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What specific questions does the book Dementia in Practice answer?
- How can I handle the urge to wander?
- What can I do to prevent or reduce the risk of dementia for myself?
- How should I feed my loved one with dementia?
- What can I do to help my loved one with dementia drink more fluids?
- How can I manage aggression?
- How can I improve their personal hygiene?
- Why does a person with dementia seem to act more strangely in the evenings?
- What techniques can prevent bedsores?
- How can I help them better understand what I’m saying?
- How can I engage their attention?
- How should I handle incontinence?
- What should I do if they occasionally take things that aren’t theirs?
- How do I manage wandering?
- What should I do if they don’t recognize me, their home, family members or even themselves?
- How can I help them orient themselves?
- Should I consider placing my loved one in a residential care facility, and if so, what kind?
- What can I do for my own well-being? How can I protect myself and my health while caring for my loved one with dementia?
What to Expect?
This book is a comprehensive handbook for home-based dementia care—written in a simple, easy-to-understand style to truly support everyone in need.
The book „Dementia in Practice” is available for order on Amazon