Here are 3 books for caring for Alzheimer's patients
Dementia is a complex and challenging condition that directly affects caregivers. For those caring for dementia patients, we have carefully selected books related to dementia care just for you.
1. The Magic of Caring for the Elderly
Change 'stress' to 'smile,' change 'heavy burden' to 'peace of mind,' and change 'things that cannot be done' to 'things that can be done,' with 'smile and peace of mind.' A new concept for elderly care, used in over 10 leading care facilities in Japan. The heart of this concept lies in 'finding the most beautiful smile of each elderly person, recording, remembering, and sharing the information.' This is because what elderly individuals need is not just safety and comfort, but also the discovery of the meaning of life and living it in their own way during the time when their bodies can do less.
2. Dementia Can Be Managed
Dementia is a common condition in the elderly that not only affects the behavior and daily life of the patient but also impacts their family and those around them. The book Dementia Care Made Possible is written from the author's personal experience of caring for her mother, who suffered from dementia for over four years, on her own. It helps readers understand the symptoms and behaviors of dementia patients, offers knowledge on medical care, elderly homes, and the role of communities in caregiving. The book is presented through cartoons, enriched with practical tips, making it both fun to read and easy to understand. It is suitable for all ages, and parents can use it as a guide to explain to children, enabling families to live harmoniously with dementia patients and provide care with empathy and understanding.
3. Dementia: Coping and Understanding the Patien
Learn how to properly manage the root causes of dementia to help alleviate the burden. Gain insights on how to ease the condition from experienced doctors who have worked with over 100,000 elderly patients.