How to care for your loved one from diagnosis to hospice with joy and love in your heart Caring for a loved one with dementia is stressful. It can take over your whole life and exhaust you. As you’re trying to come to terms with the person you once knew gradually disappearing before your eyes, your own health suffers. You don’t have the time to look after yourself, socialize, read a book, or eat a healthy meal. Your entire focus is on your loved one. Let’s face it, it can make you feel resentful and angry. It’s even worse if you have past unresolved issues with your loved one, or if you’ve been forced into the role of the caregiver because no one else would. Being a caregiver is going to be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, but the good news is that if you understand why your loved one sometimes lashes out or refuses to bathe or is agitated for no reason, it makes everything a whole lot easier. With the right strategies, dementia can be an opportunity to connect with your loved one in a new and meaningful way that will bring comfort to both of you. And by making sure you don’t lose yourself in the daily grind of caring for your loved one’s every need, you’ll be in a better position to provide them with the best care and support. Inside this guide, you will discover: The 6 stages of caregiving that will prepare you for the most difficult times and help you meet every challenge with calm patience The 3 stages of dementia and the strategies to cope with each of them and still find time for self-care How to successfully handle your loved one’s repetitive questioning and other dementia behaviors… and not let them drive you crazy The difference between men and women caregivers and how they can learn from each other to fill the gaps between their vulnerabilities and strengths How to travel with your loved one and make new memories that you will both cherish How laughing together can get you and your loved one through the most difficult days Be inspired by heartfelt stories of resilience and warmth, shared by those who have walked this path before you And much more. Watching your loved one slowly decline as their dementia worsens is heartbreaking and painful. But it can also be a time of wonderful discovery for you, the caregiver, as you reach new heights of love and caring that you didn’t know you had. Even if you think that caregiving is beyond your capabilities, the right strategies will bring you the reward of knowing that you cared for your loved one when they needed you the most and that you did it well. You won’t be the perfect caregiver – no one is – but you’ll forgive yourself for your mistakes and so will your loved one. If you’re ready to implement real-life strategies to care for your loved one in a meaningful way, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
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Author/Artist:Roberts, M.E
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!