The world can be a dangerous place for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. As a caregiver, it’s up to you to minimize that danger. People with Alzheimer’s disease are prone to the same general hazards as other older adults, such as falls and errors in taking their medications properly. But these problems are compounded by the cognitive decline that inevitably accompanies the disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease are also prone to hazards particular to dementia, like wandering and sundowning, which is confusion that becomes more pronounced in the early evenings The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to: · Prevent falls and protect against fire, chemical, gun, and other safety hazards. · Ensure your loved one takes necessary medications safely. · Protect against wandering and find your loved one if they do wander. · Assess your loved one’s ability to drive and know when it’s time to take the keys. · Watch for signs of and protect against elder abuse and suicide. Keeping your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease safe while they are still living on their own can be a challenge. This book is here to help with focused checklists to help you do everything you can to ensure your loved one’s continued safety. Safety is essential for the overall health of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Order now and learn how to protect your loved one today.

Alzheimer’s disease robs a person of their independence. Not knowing how to bathe, dress, and take care yourself is stressful and frightening. For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, completing these basic daily tasks can be a difficult, frustrating process. For caregivers, knowing when and how to help your loved one complete these activities in a way that supports both their health and their independence is a struggle. This book discusses activities of daily living that commonly present difficulties for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. It also offers information about identifying your loved one’s specific struggles and working through those challenges with them. The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to: · Assess your loved ones' need for help bathing and dressing and provide that help tactfully. · Handle incontinence issues in a hygienic way that preserves your loved one’s dignity. · Communicate with your loved one in the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. · Provide assistance with cooking, housekeeping, and other key tasks. · Cope with behavioral changes like aggression and depression as the disease progresses. Through a combination of checklists and practical advice, this books helps you provide safe, encouraging care for your loved one while coping with the stress that accompanies caregiving. Every day is different when you live with Alzheimer’s disease. Start learning how to make those days better for everyone.

If you have been diagnosed with dementia or are providing care to someone with dementia, you are not alone, although you may often feel that way when confronting this terrible illness. But don’t give up hope. The resources in this book can help you cope with the diagnosis and prepare emotionally for the changes that will follow. They will also help you identify and treat the anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional effects of caregiving and prevent caregiver burnout. In addition, this book will help you tailor strategies to your loved one’s emotional needs and help you communicate effectively with your loved one.

Older adults require living arrangements tailored to their personal needs and wishes, which often change over time. This poses ongoing challenges to you as a caregiver. To help you face these head-on, this book provides information about services and facilities that may prove beneficial to your aging loved one. We explore independence, comfort, and safety issues to help you make an informed decision that balances your loved one’s best interest with your abilities and resources. Being prepared to make decisions about care and housing in advance will help focus your energy on your loved one, help ease their transition from one living situation to another, and reduce your stress and worry.

Plan now to protect the future. Creating the right documents will safeguard your family. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is accompanied by important legal and financial questions: How do I protect my assets? What does this mean for my family’s financial future? How do I live the life I want with this condition? Now is the time to answer these questions. This book can help you find the answers you need. It can also help you start conversations about the future with your loved ones. The simple checklists in the book will: · Help you talk to your loved ones about legal documents. · Identify the responsibilities of a power of attorney. · Understand the role of a health care agent. · Recognize possible stipulations of living wills. · Acknowledge important considerations when writing a will and creating a trust. This book will help you prepare to pass your financial information and legal responsibilities on to the people you love in a way that safeguards your future and theirs. Getting started on this process now, while you are still able to make these sorts of decisions, is important for you and those you care about. Protect yourself and your family. Order now and prepare for the future.

Alzheimer’s disease can be scary and overwhelming, for both your loved one and for you. To help you fight fear with knowledge, this book provides information about the pathological features of Alzheimer’s and outlines the symptoms and prognosis at each stage of the disease. We explore diagnostic tests and treatment options and discuss how to find a doctor who will meet the needs of your loved one. We also look at special considerations for individuals with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing what to expect will lessen your fears and prepare you for your future as a caregiver.

Planning your financial future is a big job. An unexpected diagnosis can make it seem daunting. Learn what decisions must be made when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any terminal illness. With the emotional weight of dealing with a terminal illness, these decisions can seem like too much to deal with. This book will help you start sorting out these problems and tackling them one by one. The simple checklists in this book will show you how to: · Collect the information you need about your finances. · Transfer wealth without delaying Medicaid. · Sort through and choose from the different types of insurance. · Draft a power of attorney and healthcare proxy. · Create a living will and advance directives. There are many small and not-so-small considerations to make, and having a well written guide to walk you through the critical points step-by-step is a huge help. Learn what you need and start down the right path today. Chosen as one of the best new insurance books to read in 2020 by Book Authority.