The Top 7 Books On Dementia For Caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. Unless you’re a qualified care professional, many of the experiences you face can be unfamiliar, and may take some time to get used to.

You can support yourself and the person receiving care by learning more about dementia and how you can provide effective care. This will not only help you feel more empowered, but help the person you’re caring for receive better care too.

There are a lot of great books about dementia that can help you educate yourself and make you feel more confident providing care to a loved one.

Here are the top 7 books on dementia for caregivers.

1. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins

There have been multiple editions of The 36-Hour Day, which is one of the most recommended books for caregivers about dealing with dementia. It includes a lot of insights around types of care, the law, and how to cope with the situation as a family.

Dementia can take its toll on the whole family, but this book can help you work through it to ensure your loved one receives the best care, while also helping you take care of yourself throughout the process.

2. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias – The Caregiver’s Complete Survival Guide by Nataly Rubinstein

Helping to care for someone with dementia poses a lot of challenges, and in this book, Nataly Rubinstein shares her personal experiences to help provide practical advice and guidance for helping to care for someone with dementia. It’s an easy-to-read book that features advice on common care techniques, handling difficult behaviours and how to make the home safer for someone with dementia.

As a simple, practical guide that’s full of useful insights, this can be an educational read for anyone facing caring for someone with dementia.

3. Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer’s Dementia, by Judith A. Levy EdM OTR

Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about providing medication or physical assistance, it’s also about helping them live a happy and active life. This book is full of some great suggestions for activities that can help your loved one stay active and engaged, and help you spend quality time together too.

With more than 50 recommended activities, this book can be a great support for your care.

4. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease, by Joanne Koenig Coste

Communication is one of the most important elements of dealing with dementia. And if you haven’t experienced it before, it can be a very unfamiliar language. This book aims to talk you through different communication approaches to help you relate to your loved one in a way that makes the most sense to them. This is a very insightful read that provides an alternative approach to dealing with dementia care.

5. Inside Alzheimer’s: How to hear and Honour Connections with a Person who has Dementia, by Nancy Pearce

Inside Alzheimer’s is another highly recommended book that looks at building connections with those who have dementia, based on Pearce’s own experiences of dementia. There are a lot of useful insights here that can help inform your care and ensure you maintain deep connections with your loved ones.

6. Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers, by Paula Spencer Scott

Caring for someone with dementia can mean sacrificing yourself in the process, which can have a long-term impact on your own health and wellbeing. In this guide, you’ll learn practical tips for dealing with dementia care so that you can provide effective, considered care while still taking care of yourself. The book is a great combination of practical care tips and how to deal with feelings of frustration or guilt, helping you navigate this difficult time.

7. Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers, by Jolene Brackey

Dementia is a cruel condition, and it can drastically change perceptions and relationships. Focusing on creating happy, positive moments is not only important for your loved one, but for you as a family as well. Being able to create these moments will help build long-lasting, positive memories during what can be a very difficult and traumatic time.

This book can be a great support during the difficult times, ensuring there is plenty of light and joy for all of the family.

Books can provide excellent support for those providing dementia care. There are also support services available to you to help provide additional or respite care to help you care for your loved one. Find out what Home Caring can do to help you care for someone with dementia by calling 1300 875 377 today.

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