The First 90 Days After a Dementia Diagnosis: A Week-by-Week Guide for Family Caregivers: Checklists, Scripts for Hard Conversations, and Self-Care for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care at Home (PDF eBook)
You just heard the word "dementia." Now what?
When someone you love is diagnosed, you get a pamphlet and a follow-up date. Then you're on your own. This gentle, practical guide walks you through the first 90 days one week at a time, so you always know the next right step.
Written like a friend who's been there, for the daughter, son, husband, or wife who just became a caregiver.
Inside you'll find:
- Week-by-week checklists, from the first doctor visit to legal papers and money
- Word-for-word scripts for hard talks with your loved one, siblings, and kids
- Plain-English help with power of attorney, Medicare vs. Medicaid, and scam protection
- Home safety, medicines, wandering, and the driving conversation
- How to build a care team, find respite, and stop doing it all alone
- A full chapter on you: guilt, grief, boundaries, and burnout
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just a plan.
General information only, not medical, legal, or financial advice. Pairs with the Bell to Buzzer Caregiver Daily Log.