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Going Bananas with Dementia: Helpful Handbook for Caregivers
Paperback
Series: Going Bananas, Book 1
Publisher Price: $22.95
Publisher: Giggle Yoga Holdings LLC
Published: Nov 6 2024
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Based on David Strauss' heartfelt journey of caring for his dad, Going Bananas offers an insightful, humorous, and deeply personal guide for anyone navigating the challenges of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. From the frustrations of repeated stories to the joy of shared moments, David's experience brings warmth and wisdom to a difficult journey.
Inside, you'll discover:
- The Power of Small Joys: How simple pleasures like a favorite snack or song can create moments of happiness in the midst of memory loss.
- Creating a Memory Care Toolkit: Tips for preparing for the long road ahead by gathering your loved one's favorite memories, foods, hobbies, and stories.
- Navigating Repetition with Patience: How to handle the endless loop of repeated questions and stories with grace-and maybe even a little laughter.
- The Magic of Pets: How animals can bring peace, joy, and comfort to your loved one and create moments of connection.
- Turning Repetition into Ritual: Embracing familiar routines to bring a sense of comfort and calm.
- Preparing for the Early Stages of Memory Loss: Practical advice on taking inventory of your loved one's life-memories, hobbies, and stories-before dementia fully takes hold.
- Preparing for the Final Goodbye: A candid look at making final arrangements, including burial vs. cremation, spiritual preferences, and how to celebrate their legacy.
- Celebrating a Life Well Lived: Tips for creating a lasting legacy that honors your loved one's spirit through photo books, memorials, and sharing stories.
Caregiving is tough, but you're tougher-and with love, laughter, and a little bit of banana-flavored wisdom, you can find moments of peace and joy in the chaos.
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