Karen Kassel

Enhancing the Activities of Daily Living Karen Kassel

Alzheimer's disease robs a person of their independence.
Not knowing how to bathe, dress, and take care yourself is stressful and frightening.

For individuals with Alzheimer's disease, completing these basic daily tasks can be a difficult, frustrating process.

For caregivers, knowing when and how to help your loved one complete these activities in a way that supports both their health and their independence is a struggle.

This book discusses activities of daily living that commonly present difficulties for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. It also offers information about identifying your loved one's specific struggles and working through those challenges with them. The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to: Assess whether your loved one needs help bathing and dressing and provide that help in a safe and tactful manner. Handle incontinence issues in a hygienic way that preserves your loved one's dignity. Communicate with your loved one in the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Provide assistance with cooking, housekeeping, and other tasks essential for your loved one to remain in their home. Cope with behavioral changes like aggression and depression as the disease progresses.

Through a combination of checklists and practical advice, this books helps you provide safe, encouraging care for your loved one while coping with the stress that accompanies caregiving.

Every day is different when you live with Alzheimer's disease.
Order now and start learning how to make those days better for everyone.