The Complete Family Guide to Dementia
Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself
Thomas F. Harrison and Brent P. Forester
HardcoverPaperbacke-bookprint + e-book
Hardcover
orderAugust 2, 2022
ISBN 9781462549719
Price: $57.00 243 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
Paperback
orderAugust 3, 2022
ISBN 9781462549429
Price: $16.95 243 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
Tom Harrison shares tips for “caring smarter, not harder.” | ![]() |
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If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to “care smarter, not harder”—and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life.
Winner (Second Place)—American Journal of NursingBook of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category
Winner (Second Place)—American Journal of NursingBook of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category