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"Best Life With Dementia" guidebook
The ultimate guide for caregivers in the home setting providing information, explanations, and proven strategies to help you and your loved one live your best life with dementia.
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TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK
“This book is an essential tool for families navigating the difficult journey of dementia care especially when transitioning to hospital, assisted living or long term care settings."
Gene M.
“This book is a helpful guide for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia at home. It breaks down the difficult topics into easy to understand advice and offers practical tips for daily routines, communication and managing challenges."
Steve
Caregiver
“The book is a great resource for finding support and building a strong connection with the person you are caring for. It also reminds caregivers that they are not alone in this journey."
Rhonda S.
Caregiver
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The more than 16 million caregivers, family and friends of those living with dementia.
- Husband or wife
- Son or daughter
- Grandchildren
- Neighbors
- Caregivers
- Health Care Professionals
- Anyone who cares for someone with dementia
This book will guide you through the challenges of being a caregiver for someone with dementia.
If You're Struggling With the Challenges of Caring for Someone with Dementia...
This Book Is For You!
This book starts at the beginning of your dementia journey and goes
through end of life care.
What You'll Learn
Here's a Sneak Peak of What You'll Be Getting Inside the Book!
CHAPTER 1:
What is Dementia
- What your doctor needs to know
- Common lab and medical tests, x-rays and why your doctor orders them
- Pseudo dementias
CHAPTER 2:
The Most Common Types of Dementias - With Symptoms
- Alzheimer's disease facts
- The 7 stages of dementia
- Can dementia be prevented?
CHAPTER 3:
Vision and Hearing
- Communication tips
- Vision loss and color/contrast
- How hearing loss is linked to Alzheimer's
CHAPTER 4:
Personal Care
- Eating and appetite, pain management, dressing, bathing
- Basic needs Please BREATHE
- Exercise and activities
CHAPTER 5:
Behaviors Related to Dementia
- Home safety, wandering
- I WANT TO GO HOME!
- Music therapy
CHAPTER 6:
Elder Law Attorney
- Common scams affecting the elderly
- Why you need an elder law attorney
CHAPTER 7:
Travel
- A backup plan
- Emergency department visits
- Being admitted to the hospital
- Caregiver stress and tips to cope
CHAPTER 8:
When Home is Not Enough
- Reasons to consider alternate placement
- Finding the right long term care or assisted living facility
CHAPTER 9:
Caring for a Parent Who Didn't Care for You
- Reasons you may not want to care for a parent and options
CHAPTER 10:
Now What?
- Now What?? workbook is an additional book available by the author. This chapter is a short description of the book and why it's a much needed guide for the caregiver for gathering the financial, medical, identification and other records together for the dementia patient
- Be prepared in the event of emergencies
- Obtain this essential information while the patient may still be able to provide input as to their wishes
CHAPTER 11:
End of Life
- What to expect
- In home options
- How to prepare yourself
Meet the Author
Phronsie Owens,
BS, RN, CADDCT, CDP
Phronsie Owens is a registered nurse with over 30 years experience in the health care field. Ms. Owens is a graduate of Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, with a BS in Law Enforcement and Corrections. Ms. Owens stayed home with her two sons until they started school and then obtained her 2nd degree becoming an honor graduate of Gadsden State Community College Nursing Program.
After becoming a certified Alzheimer's disease and dementia care trainer and a certified dementia practitioner, Ms. Owens began writing and teaching classes related to dementia. As a trainer she is seeking to reach professionals and caregivers who are interested in learning to better care for their residents, clients and family members.
The author of 3 books, Now What?? a workbook for managing the records of the person with dementia and Best Life With Dementia - a caregivers guide to information definitions, explanations and proven strategies to help you and your loved one live your best life with dementia. Her most recent book is Managing Thirty Challenging Dementia Behaviors Without Antipsychotic Medications: Interventions and Activities With Rationale.
Ms. Owens is currently expanding her teaching horizon to include online books and classes. Her website is www.BestLifeWithDementia.com. There you will find links to many classes for professionals and personal caregivers.
In Ms. Owens spare time she loves to spend time with her family and visit her
favorite vacation location - Las Vegas!
Copyright @2019 by Phronsie Owens. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner. For more information, email bestlifewithdementia@gmail.com.