Dementia Handbook: The Caregiver's link to the Doctor

Dementia is one of the least understood and researched diseases of all time. It is quickly becoming an epidemic, and the Home Caregiver is often left confused, uninformed, and frustrated when left with the responsibility of caring for a Loved One. A lot of contradicting information and incomplete diagnoses sometimes cause despair and Caregiver Melt-Down. This is no surprise, as Dementia is often called 'The Caregiver's Disease'.This book covers an extensive range of topics to cover most questions the Caregiver of a Dementia patient may have. Because the Home Caregiver is the direct link to the Doctor and at the frontline of defense with the disease, it is important for the Caregiver to know what to expect and how to handle the disease. Not only does it cover the different types of dementia, the life expectancy, how to test for each type of dementia, and the symptoms of each type; it also provides the Caregiver with an Assessment Tool whereby the progress and phase or stage of the disease can be traced. This is a valuable tool that can be given to the doctor with every consultation. It is helpful to the doctor as it serves as a constant observation tool which can assist in various decisions.Recommendations on how to handle certain situations, symptoms, and timelines are also provided. The sensitive topic of medications that works well with certain types of dementia, but not with others is also discussed.The book is not only motivational and informative, it also provides very interesting theories into the causes of each type of Dementia.