"I Care is a comprehensive book that offers a greater understanding of how to manage the difficulties of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias ..."--Cover.
"I Care covers: Minimizing the care partner's fears, frustrations, and stress ; Managing changes in communication, memory loss and behavior using best care techniques ; Making the home safe and supportive ; Understanding changes in brain function ; Addressing financial and legal issues ; and much more."--Back cover.
Contents
Thank you -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Controlling yourself not the circumstances -- Chapter 2: Describing the brain with dementia -- Chapter 3: Putting your ducks in a row -- Chapter 4: Staying engaged -- Chapter 5: Creating meaningful time, not just passing the time -- Chapter 6: Making the home safe and supportive -- Chapter 7: Taking care of yourself -- Appendix -- Health care summary for emergency personnel -- Conversations to have with your physician -- Long-term care residence checklist -- Long-term care insurance company questions -- Blank behavioral log -- Quick reading check -- Home environment safety checklist -- About the authors.
