Bibliograph

An unintended journey, a caregiver's guide to dementia, Janet Yagoda Shagam ; [forewords by Dr. Jordan I. Kosberg, Dr. Edward R. Fancovic]

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An unintended journey, a caregiver's guide to dementia, Janet Yagoda Shagam ; [forewords by Dr. Jordan I. Kosberg, Dr. Edward R. Fancovic]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An unintended journey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818738057

Responsibility statement

Janet Yagoda Shagam ; [forewords by Dr. Jordan I. Kosberg, Dr. Edward R. Fancovic]

Sub title

a caregiver's guide to dementia

Summary

"The author ... guides readers through the often-confusing and challenging world of dementia care. She carefully escorts caregivers through the basics of dementia as a brain disorder, its accompanying behaviors, the procedures used to diagnose and stage the disease, and the legal aspects of providing care for an adult who is no longer competent. She also covers topics not usually included in other books on dementia: family dynamics, caregiver burnout, elder abuse, incontinence, finances and paying for care, the challenges same-sex families face, and coping with the eventuality of death and estate management. Each chapter begins with a real-life vignette taken from the author's personal experience and concludes with "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Worksheets" sections."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

An unintended journey -- What is happening? -- What could this be? -- Managing behavior-theirs and yours -- One day at a time -- Family dynamics -- When the little things are really the big things -- Finding the right care facility -- It's time -- Settling in -- Failing heath -- Passing -- Picking up the pieces, peeling back the layers -- Talking among friends

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Caregiver's guide to dementia

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