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Caring for Somebody with Dementia is a 164 page paperback book written by Merideth Sindel who cared for her mother with dementia for three years. The book details the causes of dementia, mechanisms for dealing with symptoms and offers advice on personal care, frailty and the practicalities of caring.
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(1 supplier)The book gives insight into the vital issue of how to maintain communication with somebody with dementia. It offers practical information to others living or working with people with dementia.
It shows that while dealing with delusions, personal care and other day-to-day challenges it is possible for the carer to maintain a genuine unity with the person they are looking after and that caring can be a rewarding even inspiring experience.
List of Contents for Caring for Somebody with Dementia
Preface - about us, why I wrote the book, what I learned about caring and dementia.
Chapter 1 Description and causes of dementia
Chapter 2 Symptoms of Dementia (including how they affected us)
Chapter 3 Personal Care
Chapter 4 Communication and Dementia (My stars, there was a lot Mum still knew!)
Chapter 5 The practicalities of caring - hospital, respite care, diet, finances etc.
Chapter 6 Life with Dementia - Our day to day life together
Epilogue Mum's death. Recapping on quality of life, on caregiving and grief.
Bibliography
Some Useful Contacts
Books on Dementia
Publication details
* Publisher - Connor Court Publishing Pty Ltd
* Edition No 1
* Year 2012
* ISBN No 978-1921421-75-4
Author
* Merideth Sindel
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