Forget Remember: 13 Steps to Care; A Guidebook for the Dementia Caregiver

Forget “Remember”, is a lifeboat for the caregiver whose life has been remodeled into one now responsible for the care of someone stricken with dementia. This dementia can be Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy body disease, Frontotemporal dementia, or other dementias creating similar symptoms, but all needing common care.

The following questions are answered in this book:
How do I choose a care facility or nursing home?
What is Alzheimer’s versus dementia?
How do I learn what type of dementia my loved one has?
How do I handle the constant repetitive questions?
How do I get my mom to go to the doctor?
What are the “Do’s and Don’ts” in helping my husband?
Are there places where I can turn to get help?
My husband will not bathe, what should I do?
Do I really need to get a diagnosis for my wife?
My mom is sending money everywhere. How do I stop it?
How do I find the right care provider?
What are the warning signs of Alzheimer’s?
Are there things I can do with my mom that can help keep her engaged?
What can I do to keep my dad safe since he is living alone?
Is there a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?
My mom keeps asking when will dad be home. He passed five-years ago!
Medications, doctor visits, lab reports; how do I keep track of it all?
Is coffee really helpful?

This book is focused on maintaining the Quality of Life, an optimistic support style, and a focus on respecting the dignity of your patient. It is a toolbox, a survival guide, a rescue aid, a coach’s playbook, or your support devotional. With over 20 years of experience in helping caregivers better understand the daily challenges they face, this author has combined actual life examples, a medical explanation of the dementias, a review of the financial issues the caregiver will experience, and methods for becoming the best caregiver for your loved-one. If you are a caregiver, healthcare provider, senior care service provider, or an aging adult curious to learn more about memory care -- This book is for you!

Dennis Wiseman has facilitated the Good Shepherd Alzheimer's Support Group for over twenty years. After participating in over 700 group meetings and sharing with over 1,000 caregivers, Dennis has learned about Alzheimer's and dementia the hard way. A decade ago, his mother was diagnosed with dementia, which left him as the sole caregiver. Married and raising his own family, challenged with a new job, and caring for his mother, Dennis found it very difficult to deal with life's new struggles as a caregiver. From this experience and studies, he has learned a great deal about the disease; he has participated in panel discussions; and was a part of the Alzheimer's Association speaker's bureau. Dennis is by nature one that has a passion for helping others. Throughout his work, civic, and family involvement, the interest he shares in helping people improve is what has set him aside from many. Dennis has developed Forget "Remember" to help others in easing their path through what may be the most difficult time of their life.