Dementia poses a profound and difficult journey for those directly affected, and for their loved ones and caregivers too. Life at home goes through a significant change, but with the right tools, some patience and compassion, it is possible to create a fulfilling home environment while caring for a loved one with dementia.
This book is full of valuable guidance and support as you navigate the transition from intimate relationship to the role of compassionate caregiver. It explores the foundations of understanding the person with dementia and the daily challenges they may encounter, while also offering insights that help caregivers to forge a healthy approach to understanding their loved ones and themselves. The second part of the book is an A-Z exploration of issues that caregivers face when living with a person with dementia.
Each chapter is skilfully interwoven with real-life anecdotes that will enhance the readers understanding and connection to the material, making this the perfect resource for family caregivers of people with dementia.
This was selected as one of the books for national distribution to municipal libraries in the UK under the Books on Prescription Scheme in 2015.
Bernie McCarthy is the founder of McCarthy Psychology Services, and is a registered clinical psychologist with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Melbourne University. He is also a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Psychologists. Bernie is a trainer in Dementia Care Mapping and conducts staff training in dementia care and other aspects of psychological wellbeing and culture change in health and aged care throughout Australia.
An easy to read, reliable guide for addressing dementia related behavioural changes at home.
Professor Richard Fleming, University of Wollongong
A book of two parts. Firstly, a compelling explanation of the nature of dementia and how to understand and manage your response to it. Secondly, a smorgasbord of ideas that, surprisingly, keeps you dipping in for another tasty morsel.
Professor Wendy Moyle, Griffith University
I have read many texts about dementia, but this is the first one that I have found entertaining and informative. I love the format, such as the alphabetical exploration of issues faced by caregivers of people living with dementia. If you care for people living with dementia, this is a reference text you need to have.
Dawn Brooker MBE PhD, Professor Emeritus and University Fellow Association for Dementia Studies University of Worcester
This is a fabulous book. Those supporting people living with dementia, both in unpaid and paid roles, repeatedly say that they dont have time to wade through tons of written or online material. The straight-talking A-Z format helps people to get directly to the most helpful information for them. Do not be fooled, however, into thinking that this is a superficial book about caring. Bernie McCarthy draws on solid theory, research and years of experience exuding humanity, compassion and respect. He uses this to provide guidance to all of us working through the myriad of complex relationships that the process of dementia brings into peoples lives.
