Take a Left...or Is It a Right: A self-help guide for caregivers and their newly diagnosed Dementia patients

Author Star Kachadoorian, LPN, presents a comprehensive guide for caregivers facing the daunting challenge of a loved one's dementia. Everyone's journey with dementia is different, but a few basic facts remain the same: Meet the person you are caring for on their level. Establish a daily routine to keep them oriented. Live with them in today's moment. In this book you will find tips on: Home-care and Safety Issues, Communication, Behavioral Disorders, Medications, Health Concerns, and Nutrition. Also included are Alzheimer's Disease Resources, What to Look for In a Memory Care Facility, Respite Care, Hospice and Palliative Care and, the 2020 Pandemic effects on dementia patients. As a bonus you will get a report from AARP on Nursing Home vulnerability and what the pandemic taught us about complexities, challenges and protocols.