If you’re one of the more than 11 million Americans providing unpaid care for a loved one with dementia, then keep listening.…

Dementia is tough on the person suffering from it…and tough on their caregivers. But rest assured that there are ways to make life easier for everyone, you included. With the help of this easy-to-follow guide, you will be able to put the necessary systems in place to care for your loved one, without sacrificing your well-being. Take a leaf out of the book of the many people who have already walked this path and know what works, and what doesn’t, in dementia care.

In this helpful and supportive book, you will discover:

• How to deal with the initial shock when you all discover that dementia is on the cards
• An overview of what is going on in the brain of someone with dementia and how this affects their daily mental and emotional functioning
• Practical tips for task management, from basic hygiene to creating workable schedules for your loved one
• How to handle the most common challenging behaviors – what to do when your loved one goes missing, acts up, gets paranoid, or refuses to cooperate
• Why you need to develop a good working relationship with your loved one’s medical team – and the information you need to keep track of when coordinating with them
• How to take advantage of technology in caring for your loved one – from clocks and communication aids to GPS tracking devices
• Legal, financial, and housing considerations you need to make to ensure your loved one is properly protected
• When you may need to consider assisted care, assisted living arrangements, or specialized nursing
• How to look after your own needs so that you have the strength and energy to look after everyone else
• And much more

The burdens you’re carrying now may be heavy, but you don’t need to carry them alone. Get the guidance and support you need to tackle this devastating condition.Get the help you need as a caregiver.