{"product_id":"unintended-journey-a-caregivers-guide-to-dementia-janet-yagoda-shagam","title":"Unintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia | Janet Yagoda Shagam","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnintended Journey: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by medical and science writer \u003cstrong\u003eJanet Yagoda Shagam\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this book particularly valuable is its combination of expert-informed information, personal stories, frequently asked questions, worksheets, and resource materials. 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