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H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's journey, help, organization, preparation, and education for the road ahead, Carol B. Amos

eng

Includes bibliographical references

contains biographical information

no index present

non fiction

H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's journey

bibliographyhandbooks

1032357252

Carol B. Amos

help, organization, preparation, and education for the road ahead

This helpful handbook equips Alzheimer's caregivers with knowledge, tools, and advice for their difficult road ahead. The concepts are conveyed in an open, honest, and creative manner

Preparation for the Alzheimer's journey. The challenge of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease ; Circle of support ; A watchful eye ; The caregiving principle -- The caregiving principle: needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease. Physiological need ; Safety need ; Social need ; Esteem need ; Self-actualization need -- The caregiving principle: needs filled by the person with Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive capability ; Physical ability -- Tools for the caregiver to fulfill needs. Faith ; Resources ; Communication ; Organization ; Legal affairs -- Meeting needs in different residential settings. Preparation for the next move ; Caregiving in the personal residence ; I never thought she would... ; Caregiving in the assisted-living facility ; Caregiving in the memory care facility ; Caregiving in the nursing home ; Caregiving during hospice care -- Advice for the caregiver. Mind the gap ; What about me? ; Keep it simple ; Be grateful for God's rays of hope -- Appendix 1: the global deterioration scale (GDS) -- Appendix 2: summary of book resources

Hope for the Alzheimer's journeyHelp, organization, preparation and education for the Alzheimer's journey