Preparation for the Alzheimer's journey. The challenge of caring for a person wtih Alzheimer's disease ; Circle of support ; A watchful eye ; The caregiving principle -- The caregiving principle: needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease. Physiological need ; Safety need ; Social need ; Esteem need ; Self-actualization need -- The caregiving principle: needs filled by the person with Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive capability ; Physical ability -- Tools for the caregiver to fulfill needs. Faith ; Resources ; Communication ; Organization ; Legal affairs -- Meeting needs in different residential settings. Preparation for the next move ; Caregiving in the personal residence ; I never thought she would... ; Caregiving in the assisted-living facility ; Caregiving in the memory care facility ; Caregiving in the nursing home ; Caregiving during hospice care -- Advice for the caregiver. Mind the gap ; What about me? ; Keep it simple ; Be grateful for God's rays of hope -- Appendix 1: the global deterioration scale (GDS) -- Appendix 2: summary of book resources.
Summary:
H.O.P.E for the Alzheimer{u2019}s Journey provides hope in a handbook for a less stressful and more rewarding caregiver{u2019}s Alzheimer{u2019}s Journey.
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