Dementia Caregiving Companion

How to Provide Effective Home Care for Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias, Preserve Memory, & Prevent Burnout - Includes the Caregiver Self Care Guide

De: Ben Clardy

Narrado por: Catherine Hein Carter

Duración: 6 h

Resumen del Editor

You didn't apply for this job—and yet here you are—one among more than a million people this year alone who were thrust into the role of dementia caregiver.

This book was purposefully designed to guide you every step of the way. It recognizes the profound challenges you face and offers a lifeline to help you not just survive, but thrive in your caregiving role.

Inside, you will discover comprehensive guidance and care strategies through all stages of Alzheimer's and other dementias, proven self-care practices to help you find peace and prevent burnout during inevitably trying times, how to manage behavioral changes, cope with memory loss, and understand the progression of dementia.

You'll also learn communication techniques that deepen your connection with your loved one experiencing cognitive decline, common-sense solutions to dementia-related issues such as sundowning, wandering, and hallucinations, technology integrations to reduce your burden and enhance the care of your loved one, and holistic therapies that can complement and enhance traditional dementia treatment methods.

The Dementia Caregiving Companion is your essential guide to providing the best possible care for your loved one—without sacrificing your own well-being!The path to balanced, compassionate, and resilient caregiving starts here.

©2024 Ben Clardy (P)2024 Ben Clardy

I learned a lot!

Not only does this audiobook give advice, it also really gets the problems caregivers face by giving them a sympathetic voice along with useful tips. It has clear advice on how to deal with changes in behavior like sundowning and straying, as well as self-care tips to keep you from getting burned out. There are also modern tools and holistic therapies that are used to make the trip easier. This book is like having an experienced friend by your side, helping you care for your loved one while also taking care of yourself. Every caregiver needs to have it.

A Great Guide!

I have been looking for an excellent caregiver guide for the clients I work with for a while. After listening to this audiobook, I will recommend it! Being a caregiver isn't easy, so any guide to support and help navigate our own needs is a great resource to have!

What an amazing insightful book

I can’t say enough about how thankful I am for this book. Caring for my mom with dementia has been a journey full of love but also exhaustion and moments of feeling lost. This guide offered me the kind of support I didn’t realize I needed, with tips on preserving her memory and managing daily care that felt immediately useful. What really struck me, though, was the reminder to take care of myself, too—something I’d been neglecting in all the chaos. This book feels like a compassionate friend, gently guiding you through the hardest days, reminding you that your well-being truly matters. If you’re on this path, it’s a must-read.

A Comforting Guide for Caregivers

This audiobook has been such a helpful resource as I care for a family member with dementia. The narrator’s voice is warm and compassionate, making it feel like I’m getting advice from someone who truly understands the challenges. It covers practical tips, but also touches on the emotional side, which was comforting to hear. I felt more prepared and supported after listening. If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, I’d highly recommend this guide.

Great Listen and Great Advice!

What a great listen! Throughout the book, there was so much great advice given. I really enjoyed it! This book teaches you everything you need to know about giving care for someone you know or love with Dementia. I’ll definitely be recommending to others if interested.

Focus on self-care.

One of the most valuable aspects of this audiobook for me was its focus on self-care. It’s easy for me to lose myself in caregiving, but The Dementia Caregiving Companion stresses the importance of looking after my own well-being without guilt. Through this book, I’ve learned practical self-care practices that help prevent burnout and allow me to be fully present, both for my loved one and myself.

A Helpful Guide for Dementia Caregivers

This book is a must-have for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia. It offers simple tips to handle memory loss, behavior changes, and daily challenges. You’ll learn how to stay calm and take care of yourself too. The advice is easy to follow and helps you connect better with your loved one. It also shares ways to use technology and try gentle therapies. A great guide to make caregiving less stressful and more meaningful!

Self Care for Caregivers

I learned a lot about caring for those with dementia and most importantly how to practice self care in such a difficult situation. Great listen!

A Lifesaver for Caregivers

Being a caregiver for someone with dementia is tough, and this audiobook really hit home for me. The advice is practical, real, and easy to follow, with tons of helpful tips on everything from managing behavior to taking care of yourself as a caregiver. Catherine Hein Carter’s narration is calm and reassuring, which makes listening during stressful times so much easier. If you're in this role, this is an essential resource to have.

A Lifeline for Caregivers Like Me

Taking care of my mom with dementia has been overwhelming, and this book has been such a relief. It’s filled with practical advice that’s easy to understand, helping me with everything from daily care routines to managing my own stress. The self-care section was a gentle reminder that I need to look after myself, too. I feel more confident in my role as a caregiver and less alone in the journey. Highly recommend for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia.