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Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers

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Product Description “It’s absolutely amazing, I think it should be compulsory reading for everybody at the start of dementia. I wish it had been around when my husband first started developing it” Elizabeth Cox, Wife & Caregiver Want to reconnect with your loved one living with dementia? Learn what to say & do from a Dementia Nurse Specialist & care with confidence. 'Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers' is the essential self-help book that helps you know what to say and do when caring for your loved one/care partner Providing chapters on: • What to do following a diagnosis • Positive ways of communicating together • Using life stories & activities to stimulate memories & communication • How to be content & safe at home • Tips for sleeping, eating & drinking • How to provide personal care without resistance • How to respond to changes in moods & behaviour • Learn how to avoid distress • Caring for yourself as caregiver It offers valuable approaches, tips & suggestions interspersed with caregiver stories that help the reader learn to care for & stay connected with their care partner. Whether you're a spouse, partner, daughter, son, sibling, friend, parent, paid caregiver, or health & social care professional, this book is for you. By helping you understand what your care partner is experiencing you will learn: • What to say & do during difficult & challenging moments • How to communicate & reconnect with them • How making subtle changes to your home can help • Learn how to overcome the challenges of changing moods & behavior • How to reduce the effects of hallucinations, delusions & fixed beliefs Finding the Light in Dementia also provides: ★ Advice when considering professional care at home & in residential care ★ Short chapters with easy-to-read font & summaries for quick reference ★ Notes pages to write down any points you would like to make ★ Question sheets for you to refer to when speaking with your doctor and/or legal       professionals ★ You can make this your personal guide When following the approaches in this book, you should find that your care partner will feel more understood & you will become calmer thereby helping you both find a sense of connection & continue to live well. Review "It's absolutely amazing, I think it should be compulsory reading for everybody at the start of dementia. I wish it had been around when my husband started developing it." -- Elizabeth Cox, Wife and Caregiver "This easy to read, sensible and insightful book, offers practical information and advice simply and compassionately given for all stages of the condition. This will be a great resource which can be picked up in times of need and can be used to jot down questions, ideas and useful strategies along the journey that can be helpful reminders when talking with healthcare professionals. Knowing that you are not alone on this journey and that there are people out there like Jane with the expertise, knowledge, empathy and the passion to offer this support means a great deal. Jane lets us know that none of us are experts, but with kindness and wisdom helps us to do our best and advises that we all need to be kind to ourselves and ask for help when we need it." -- Carol Maddock, Daughter "Jane's compassion and warmth shines through her words. I believe that it will be a comfort to families/ caregivers who are experiencing the fear of a diagnosis and will offer an anchor when they're unsure of how to communicate. I think it will also be a helpful tool for professionals to help them educate extended family and friends to help them understand what's happening and manage expectations. Jane has a real knack for taking the 'edge' off a difficult subject through her reassuring tone and practical tips. This gives people a pathway to follow through the 'mist' as you would say- a guiding light."-- Mari Evans Mental Health Nurse Consultant "Finding the Light In Dementia has been invaluable and has helpe