Enhancing quality of life for dementia patients and their caregivers.
Dementia can be overwhelming, exhausting, and disempowering. Registered nurse Marion Ponelies understands the struggles of both patients and their families, knowing the information, advice, and encouragement they need. She begins by outlining the essential foundations for nurturing a loving relationship with someone with dementia. This includes not only acquiring basic knowledge about the condition but also learning new behavioral strategies – and, sadly, saying goodbye to the person as they once were.
The main part of the book addresses the questions of caregivers, organized by topic for easy navigation. These topics cover challenging behaviors, eating and drinking, clothing and personal care, sleep and restlessness, relationships, and handling accusations or thoughts of escape.
