The Alzheimer's A to Z Caregiver's Handbook

About this book

Through sharing real-life problems and solutions, this book will aid the primary caregiver throughout the entire dementia life cycle, beginning with the initial diagnosis, overseeing your loved one in their own home, transitioning to a nursing home facility, and finally, overseeing and managing care in the facility to strive for the highest quality of life achievable during all stages of Alzheimer's/dementia. Other items such as Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate Order, and Advanced Directives Order are discussed, as well as the emotional aspect of implementing these documents.