{"product_id":"dementia-caregivers-share-their-stories-a-support-group-in-a-book","title":"Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book","description":"Replete with the powerful words of experienced caregivers, Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories is an essential guidebook for anyone who must attend to the needs of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. In these pages, members of caregivers' support groups - representing twenty-six families and a variety of professions and income levels - speak candidly about the challenges they have faced at every step in the caregiving process, from recognizing early symptoms of dementia to dealing with its advanced stages.\nHighlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of caregivers, the book brims with inspirational stories, practical advice, and creative approaches to problem-solving. Among the issues addressed are:\nBecoming a caregiver, whether for a spouse or parent\nDealing with the personality changes caused by dementia, from anxiety and paranoia to hallucinations and impulsive behavior\nKeeping dementia sufferers meaningfully involved in life\nHandling the emotions and stresses of caregiving\nSeeking help through support groups and other sources, including medical professionals, clergy, and other family members The authors, who have both been caregivers themselves, augment their interviewees' stories with connective commentary and their own personal stories. A useful resource section is included to refer readers to associations and help-lines.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0826514804\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0826514804.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Markut, Lynda A.|Crane, Anatole\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43726633795645,"sku":"BVV.0826514804.A","price":13.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0826514804-0.jpg?v=1790544380","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/dementia-caregivers-share-their-stories-a-support-group-in-a-book","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}