H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's journey : help, organization, preparation, and education for the road ahead / Carol B. Amos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Amos, Carol B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alzheimer's disease--Patients--Care--Popular works.

Alzheimer's disease.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 243 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Morgan James Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

* Offers insight into a complex disease by introducing The Caregiving Principle,TM a simple approach that provides a deeper understanding of a person with Alzheimer's disease and a framework for the caregiver's role. * Equips caregivers with knowledge, tools, advice, and encouragement for their journey. * Places a special emphasis on caregivers taking care of themselves while continuing to connect with and enjoy their loved one. * Written for and by the family caregiver. * Easy to read and uses family emails which convey emotional ups and downs, provide information in a unique and intimate way, and demonstrate caregiving concepts. * "H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's Journey" is very well-documented.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Part I: Preparation for the Alzheimer's Journey

Chapter 1: The Challenge of Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Chapter 2: Circle of Support

Chapter 3: A Watchful Eye

Chapter 4: The Caregiving Principle™

Part II: The Caregiving Principle™: Needs of a Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Chapter 5: Physiological Need

Chapter 6: Safety Need

Chapter 7: Social Need

Chapter 8: Esteem Need

Chapter 9: Self-Actualization Need

Part III: The Caregiving Principle™: Needs Filled by the Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Chapter 10: Cognitive Capability

Chapter 11: Physical Ability

Part IV: Tools for the Caregiver to Fulfill Needs

Chapter 12: Faith

Chapter 13: Resources

Chapter 14: Communication

Chapter 15: Organization

Chapter 16: Legal Affairs

Part V: Meeting Needs in Different Residential Settings

Chapter 17: Preparation for the Next Move

Chapter 18: Caregiving in the Personal Residence

Chapter 19: I Never Thought She Would…

Chapter 20: Caregiving in the Assisted-Living Facility

Chapter 21: Caregiving in the Memory Care Facility

Chapter 22: Caregiving in the Nursing Home

Chapter 23: Caregiving during Hospice Care

Part VI: Advice for the Caregiver

Chapter 24: Mind the Gap

Chapter 25: What about Me?

Chapter 26: Keep It Simple

Chapter 27: Be Grateful for God's Rays of Hope

Appendix 1: The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS)

Appendix 2: Summary of Book Resources

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

DEAR CAREGIVER

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

END NOTES.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781683509042

1683509048