Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia | Janet Yagoda Shagam
€22,95 EUR
About the Book
Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia is a comprehensive resource for individuals and families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Blending personal experience with research-based information, the book offers practical guidance for understanding the progression of dementia and the realities of caregiving.
Written by medical and science writer Janet Yagoda Shagam, who also served as a family caregiver, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of dementia care. Readers will find information about diagnosis, disease progression, caregiving responsibilities, legal and financial considerations, family relationships, caregiver burnout, and end-of-life planning.
What makes this book particularly valuable is its combination of expert-informed information, personal stories, frequently asked questions, worksheets, and resource materials. Whether someone is new to caregiving or has been supporting a loved one for years, Unintended Journey provides a compassionate framework for understanding the challenges of dementia while helping caregivers make informed decisions and access meaningful support.
Learning & Development Opportunities
Through Unintended Journey, readers may:
- Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Develop a deeper understanding of how dementia can affect behavior, communication, memory, and daily living.
- Explore strategies for navigating common caregiving challenges.
- Build confidence when making care, legal, financial, and support-related decisions.
- Reflect on the emotional impact of caregiving for both caregivers and family members.
- Learn ways to manage caregiver stress and reduce burnout.
- Engage in discussions about family dynamics, long-term planning, and end-of-life considerations.
- Practice organizing important caregiving information through worksheets and guided activities.
- Develop knowledge of community resources and support systems available to caregivers.
Specifications
- Title: Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
- Author: Janet Yagoda Shagam
- Publisher: Prometheus
- ISBN: 9781616147518
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Page Count: 434 pages
- Publication Date: July 16, 2013
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 5.95 x 1.09 x 9.04 inches
- Audience: Family caregivers, care partners, adult children of aging parents, healthcare advocates, and individuals seeking information about dementia care
Shipping Information
- Books ship via Media Mail when ordered individually.
- If purchased with other products, books may ship using an alternate shipping method so all items can be delivered together.
- Shipping times may vary.
Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia | Janet Yagoda Shagam
€22,95 EUR
Estimated delivery between November 11 and November 13.
About the Book
Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia is a comprehensive resource for individuals and families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Blending personal experience with research-based information, the book offers practical guidance for understanding the progression of dementia and the realities of caregiving.
Written by medical and science writer Janet Yagoda Shagam, who also served as a family caregiver, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of dementia care. Readers will find information about diagnosis, disease progression, caregiving responsibilities, legal and financial considerations, family relationships, caregiver burnout, and end-of-life planning.
What makes this book particularly valuable is its combination of expert-informed information, personal stories, frequently asked questions, worksheets, and resource materials. Whether someone is new to caregiving or has been supporting a loved one for years, Unintended Journey provides a compassionate framework for understanding the challenges of dementia while helping caregivers make informed decisions and access meaningful support.
Learning & Development Opportunities
Through Unintended Journey, readers may:
- Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Develop a deeper understanding of how dementia can affect behavior, communication, memory, and daily living.
- Explore strategies for navigating common caregiving challenges.
- Build confidence when making care, legal, financial, and support-related decisions.
- Reflect on the emotional impact of caregiving for both caregivers and family members.
- Learn ways to manage caregiver stress and reduce burnout.
- Engage in discussions about family dynamics, long-term planning, and end-of-life considerations.
- Practice organizing important caregiving information through worksheets and guided activities.
- Develop knowledge of community resources and support systems available to caregivers.
Specifications
- Title: Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
- Author: Janet Yagoda Shagam
- Publisher: Prometheus
- ISBN: 9781616147518
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Page Count: 434 pages
- Publication Date: July 16, 2013
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 5.95 x 1.09 x 9.04 inches
- Audience: Family caregivers, care partners, adult children of aging parents, healthcare advocates, and individuals seeking information about dementia care
Shipping Information
- Books ship via Media Mail when ordered individually.
- If purchased with other products, books may ship using an alternate shipping method so all items can be delivered together.
- Shipping times may vary.
