The Dementia Care Partner's Workbook: A Guide for Understanding, Education, and Hope

A compassionate guide for dementia care partners seeking understanding, education, and hope.

The Dementia Care Partner’s Workbook offers practical tools and emotional support for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Written by Dr. Edward Shaw, a physician and former caregiver, this workbook provides a structured approach to understanding dementia, managing challenging behaviors, and navigating the caregiving journey.

This workbook helps you:

• Understand the basics of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Adapt to changing relationships and manage challenging behaviors
• Cope with grief and loss
• Prioritize self-care and build a wellness plan
• Explore legal, financial, and end-of-life issues

The Dementia Care Partner’s Workbook is an invaluable resource for dementia care partners, family members, and caregivers seeking practical guidance and emotional support.

Dr. Edward G. Shaw is a physician and mental health counselor. He was also the primary caregiver for his wife, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease at age 54 in 2008, and died at age 62 in 2016. Dr. Shaw is the founder and director of the Memory Counseling Program in Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Health's Sticht Center.