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Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Name: Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
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Book Synopsis: Like a What to Expect When You're Expecting for dementia, Living in the Moment offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to understanding Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, and what to do next. For caregivers and patients alike, renowned geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk offers a path for patients to live a healthy and full life with dementia.

A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. But you are not alone. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine, has led thousands of patients through a brain disease diagnosis, equipping them with knowledge, tools, and support to help them live happy and engaged lives. She shares her expertise in this practical reference that offers helpful explanations, advice, and guidance through an often confusing and challenging new landscape.

Dr. Landsverk's advice covers understanding the disease itself to managing a patient's aggression and paranoia, from protecting against elder abuse to creating a long-range plan for patients and caregivers that includes home care, assisted living, and hospice care. LIVING IN THE MOMENT promises a plan that will minimize medication, treat pain, and relieve agitation, without falling back on standard medical approaches.

Here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making his or her life the best possible, starting now. You'll learn:

How to recognize the earliest dementia changes
How to create a plan of action for today—and tomorrow—that will help to manage this new normal
Innovative new activities, and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementia
Comprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patients
Dealing with day-to-day challenges, from staying mobile to overcoming agitation and aggression without resorting to sedation
A guide to understanding powerful medications that are often prescribed, and do not work
How to relieve pain and calm agitation – without sedation or drugs
How to keep your vulnerable loved one safe and secure—both physically and financially
How and where to get help, including online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, neuropsychologists, communities and day programs for people with dementia, and government agencies
Tips on keeping your loved one at home versus placement

Dr. Landsverk demystifies the ins and outs of dementia, explaining what it is and what it's not, making sure you and your loved one will be ready to address whatever develops and maintain quality of life. Uniquely, Living in the Moment will transform how you think about dementia, providing comfort and support for the best life possible—at any stage.

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Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias is an invaluable resource for caregivers and patients seeking guidance in navigating the complex world of dementia. Written by renowned geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide offers practical advice and support to help individuals live a healthy and fulfilling life with dementia.

When faced with a loved one's dementia diagnosis, it is natural to feel scared and overwhelmed. However, with Dr. Landsverk's expertise, you can gain the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to confidently tackle the challenges ahead. This practical reference provides helpful explanations, advice, and guidance to address the confusion and difficulty that often accompanies a brain disease diagnosis.

Dr. Landsverk covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the disease itself to managing a patient's aggression and paranoia. She also delves into essential areas such as protecting against elder abuse and creating a comprehensive long-term plan for patients and caregivers. Living in the Moment introduces innovative activities and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementia, minimizing the reliance on medication and standard medical approaches.

With this book, you will gain the necessary knowledge to recognize early dementia changes and create a plan of action for a positive and manageable future. Dr. Landsverk provides comprehensive information on prescription and over-the-counter medications that can either help or harm dementia patients. She offers practical advice on dealing with day-to-day challenges, from mobility issues to overcoming agitation and aggression while avoiding sedation.

Furthermore, Living in the Moment guides you on how to keep your vulnerable loved ones safe and secure, both physically and financially. You will also find information on valuable resources such as online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, as well as communities and day programs specifically designed for people with dementia. Dr. Landsverk's holistic approach ensures that you receive guidance on relieving pain and calming agitation without relying on sedation or drugs.

By demystifying the ins and outs of dementia, Dr. Landsverk empowers you to address and adapt to whatever challenges may arise, ultimately maintaining the quality of life for both you and your loved one. Living in the Moment transforms the way you think about dementia and provides the comfort and support needed for the best life possible, at any stage.

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