The Dementia Caregiver's Playbook

What do you say when Mom asks where her mother is? When Dad insists on going "home" while he's sitting in his own living room? The Dementia Caregiver's Playbook gives families the words, tools and confidence to care for someone with dementia, written by a speech-language pathologist with 30 years of experience helping seniors and the people who love them. Inside this 45-page guide: - What's happening at each stage, and what helps - How to communicate as words fade, including "Say This, Not That" scripts for the hardest moments - Practical answers for wandering, sundowning, agitation, sleep problems and paranoia - Safety, bathing, toileting, pain and mealtime guidance - When to call the doctor, and when to call 911 - How to get help at home, including home health and hospice - Planning ahead: the legal and medical papers families need - 11 printable tools, including a Life Story page, a behavior log, a pain checklist and a fridge sheet Instant PDF download. Read it on a phone or tablet, or print the pages you need. This guide is for education only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice.