Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories (eBook)

A Support Group in a Book

Anatole Crane, Lynda A. Markut (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2005
288 Seiten
Vanderbilt University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8265-9191-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Replete with the powerful words of experienced caregivers, Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories is an essential guidebook for anyone who must attend to the needs of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. In these pages, members of caregivers' support groups - representing twenty-six families and a variety of professions and income levels - speak candidly about the challenges they have faced at every step in the caregiving process, from recognizing early symptoms of dementia to dealing with its advanced stages. Highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of caregivers, the book brims with inspirational stories, practical advice, and creative approaches to problem-solving. Among the issues addressed are:Becoming a caregiver, whether for a spouse or parentDealing with the personality changes caused by dementia, from anxiety and paranoia to hallucinations and impulsive behaviorKeeping dementia sufferers meaningfully involved in lifeHandling the emotions and stresses of caregivingSeeking help through support groups and other sources, including medical professionals, clergy, and other family members The authors, who have both been caregivers themselves, augment their interviewees' stories with connective commentary and their own personal stories. A useful resource section is included to refer readers to associations and help-lines.

Inhalt

ContentsIntroductionEarly Symptoms and DiagnosisWho Cares and How They Do ItThe Challenge of Behavior ChangesMaintaining Meaningful Involvement in LifeThe Emotions of CaregivingTransitions: Taking the Next StepHolidays and Other CelebrationsCoping with LossesCaregiver StressMeaningful ConnectionsTerminal Stage: Moving ForwardGrowth Through CaringMessages to CaregiversResources for Caregivers

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.6.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie
• Schlagworte: Caregiving • Family Studies • Healthcare • Health Care • Narrative Medicine
• ISBN-10: 0-8265-9191-4 / 0826591914
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8265-9191-3 / 9780826591913