The Caregiver Notebook: Taking Care of Your Loved One with Dementia and Yourself

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be hard and sometimes you need help. The Caregiver Notebook provides that help. The Caregiver Notebook is based on twenty years of research and clinical care of people with dementia and their family caregivers. It is designed to help dementia caregivers manage their loved one’s behaviors and care for themselves. The Notebook contains practical suggestions for daily use to manage thirty behavioral problems, such as repeated questions, agitation and bathing. It also has includes eighteen chapters on caregiving stressors, such as grief and asking for help. Information about dementia and safety concerns is also included. In addition, other chapters teach caregiving skills, such as problem solving, mood management, and reducing stress. Each topic is in large print and written in an easy to follow style.