Creating Moments of Joy along the Alzheimer's Journey : A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded.

Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- How to Use This Book -- Prelude -- Defining Moments -- Signs -- Get a Diagnosis -- Early Stages -- Understanding the Person -- Family Moments -- I Promised… -- "I Can't Leave 'Em" -- Love: Noun or Verb -- Taking Care of Yourself -- "They Look Great!" -- Helping Hands -- "I'm Here to Take Care of You!" -- "You Can't Drive" -- Finances -- Funerals (Should we take them?) -- Outings with Less Stress -- Holidays 'n' Family Reunions -- People Stop Visiting -- Not Forgotten -- "Who Are You?" -- What Do You Love? -- What Does This Person Love? -- You've Got Mail! -- Challenging Moments -- Development Level -- Live Their Truth -- "I Want to Go Home" -- Stop Correcting Them -- You Are Wrong… They Are Right… -- Blame It on Something Else -- Your Mood Affects Their Mood -- Illusion of Choice -- "My Mom Never…" -- Swearing -- Vomited On -- The Facts Are All Off -- "See" Authority -- Everything Gets Lost -- Replace, Replace, Replace -- Glasses Dentures Hearing Aids -- Repeat, Repeat, Repeat -- Nonsense! -- The "Spin" -- Saturate Their Obsessions -- Kick-Starting -- Joy -- Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good -- Honey, Dearie, Sweetie -- Men… Being Gentle-men -- Socially Engaged -- Moments of Discomfort -- Hallucinations -- Sundowning -- Wandering, Hoarding, Combative -- Age Appropriate -- Confidential -- Let's Talk about Sex -- Traumatic Moments -- Violent Moments -- Basic Right to Live -- Taking Them to the Doctor? -- Medication -- Transitioning Moments -- When Is It Time to Move? -- Choosing a Care Community -- What to Expect -- Creating a Safe Haven -- "Where's My Room?" -- Playing Favorites -- Remember Their Greatness -- Habits of a Lifetime -- Personal Questionnaire -- How Did They Love You? -- Memory Box -- Life Reflection -- Music Does Wonders -- A Commercial about TV -- Ring, Ring, Ring.

This Is Not Your Room! -- It's Saturday Night! -- Where's the Outhouse? -- Suppertime!!!!! -- Get Your Zzz's -- Enhanced Moments -- So You Wanna Visit? -- Let's Talk Communication -- Quality Connections -- Yes 'n' No Questions -- "How Are You?" -- When In Doubt… Laugh -- Share Your Life -- Magic Words -- Saying Goodbye -- Sparking Moments -- Child 'n' Pet Therapy -- Art vs. Crafts -- "Help Me" -- Drink Up -- Walking, Walking, Walking -- Quiet as a Church Mouse -- Breaking of Bread -- Final Moments -- Windows in the Brain -- Late Stages -- Power of Touch -- Final Moments -- Be Gentle -- Just Breathe -- Be Like a Duck -- Be Like the Sun -- Spiritual Strength -- The Beginning… -- Consider -- Create a Moment… -- About the Author.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.