A Loving Approach to Dementia Care: Making Meaningful Connections with the Person Who Has Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementia or Memory Loss
Although there are many books about dementia, far too few give voice to people living with dementia. Laura Wayman'sA Loving Approach to Dementia Careplaces the person at the center of a remarkable journey of understanding. A universe of choice comes into being when meaningful connections develop between the people who are giving and receiving care and Wayman shows us how person and relationship can take precedence over diagnosis and disease. This is an exceptionally valuable contribution to the literature.(Dr. Bill Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative and author ofWhat Are Old People For?)An amazing book that focuses on the people involved in the journey of caregiving. Readers will be able to relate to the stories that Laura Wayman tells, and having her insights is like having your own personal caregiver trainer, complete with invaluable tips and strategies. This is an excellent guide—a must read for caregivers.(Denise Davis, Program Director, Alzheimer's Association of Northern California/Northern Nevada, Greater Sacramento Area Office)Laura Wayman has been providing valuable education to our families for the past decade. Ms. Wayman has a knack for connecting with her audience and engaging them with examples from actual families she has assisted over the years. I am pleased that her book is available to supplement her insightful trainings. Family caregivers will truly benefit from Laura’s expertise in connecting with people who have dementia in a loving and meaningful way.(Michelle Nevins, Executive Director, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, California)It is good to have a guide that is as intuitive and humane as Laura Wayman. This book can be read profitably by family and friends of those affected with this disease and by anyone contemplating a career in elderly care. It will help lighten the burden for caregiver and patient alike.(Chris VaughanMetapsychology)BothA Loving Approach to Dementia CareandAging Togetherare very kindly books giving warm guidance on coping with old people who are seriously confused.(Martin GuhaInternational Psychogeriatrics)It is a book I wanted to share with everybody. It made me laugh out loud, it made me cry (really!) but most of all it made me think... as a resource I feel it is invaluable and I will be keeping it near to hand. It is not only a useful tool for use with dementia but it is also life-affirming (and I never expected to use that term without a certain cynicism).(Ibadete FetahuNursing Times)This book can be warmly recommended to caregivers as an upbeat and encouraging guide to developing those brief moments of successful communication...A Loving Approach to Dementia Careis exactly what it says on the label.(Martin GuhaInternational Psychogeriatrics)