About the book
The only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease.
Winner of the IPPY Book Award Health/Medicine/Nutrition by the Independent Publisher
Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheel—running in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer disease are going through. In The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, a psychologist working in memory care, shares a new model designed to help caregivers understand, cope with, and handle some of the most challenging behaviors associated with the disease while encouraging and reinforcing independence and quality of life for their loved ones. Her Dementia Connection Model, which is based on current scientific research, will aid you in forging a positive bond with your loved one with less frustration. Win-win!
Follow along, step by step, as Dr. Stelter outlines the three main elements of the Dementia Connection Model and learn how to put these elements into practice to help with
• communication problems
• eating difficulties
• mobility concerns
• memory deficits
• behavioral issues
• toileting trouble
• and other common complications of Alzheimer disease.
The evidenced-based, practical interventions and strategies in The Busy Caregiver's Guide will help you stay emotionally, mentally, and physically involved in your loved one's life. Special dedicated worksheets help you practice the skills and keep track of what is working. You'll also read stories about other caregivers who face the same struggles.
Editions of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781421441078
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781421441085
- EBook
- ISBN 9781421441092
Read an Excerpt
The only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease.
Winner of the IPPY Book Award Health/Medicine/Nutrition by the Independent Publisher
Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheel—running in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer disease are going through. In The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, a psychologist working in memory care, shares a new model designed to help caregivers understand, cope with, and handle some of the most challenging behaviors associated with the disease while encouraging and reinforcing independence and quality of life for their loved ones. Her Dementia Connection Model, which is based on current scientific research, will aid you in forging a positive bond with your loved one with less frustration. Win-win!
Follow along, step by step, as Dr. Stelter outlines the three main elements of the Dementia Connection Model and learn how to put these elements into practice to help with
• communication problems
• eating difficulties
• mobility concerns
• memory deficits
• behavioral issues
• toileting trouble
• and other common complications of Alzheimer disease.
The evidenced-based, practical interventions and strategies in The Busy Caregiver's Guide will help you stay emotionally, mentally, and physically involved in your loved one's life. Special dedicated worksheets help you practice the skills and keep track of what is working. You'll also read stories about other caregivers who face the same struggles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease about?
The only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease.
Winner of the IPPY Book Award Health/Medicine/Nutrition by the Independent Publisher
Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheel—running in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer disease are going through. In The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, a psychologist working in memory care, shares a new model designed to help caregivers understand, cope with, and handle some of the most challenging behaviors associated with the disease while encouraging and reinforcing independence and quality of life for their loved ones. Her Dementia Connection Model, which is based on current scientific research, will aid you in forging a positive bond with your loved one with less frustration. Win-win!
Follow along, step by step, as Dr. Stelter outlines the three main elements of the Dementia Connection Model and learn how to put these elements into practice to help with
• communication problems
• eating difficulties
• mobility concerns
• memory deficits
• behavioral issues
• toileting trouble
• and other common complications of Alzheimer disease.
The evidenced-based, practical interventions and strategies in The Busy Caregiver's Guide will help you stay emotionally, mentally, and physically involved in your loved one's life. Special dedicated worksheets help you practice the skills and keep track of what is working. You'll also read stories about other caregivers who face the same struggles.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions
Where can I read a sample of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781421441078
Is The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease?
Jennifer R. Stelter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781421441078) and paperback(ISBN 9781421441085) and ebook(ISBN 9781421441092)
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