About Compassionate Care: Accepting the Dementia Diagnosis:
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the world can feel like it’s tilting on its axis. Fear, confusion, and heartache become constant companions as you grapple with the challenges of caregiving and the profound changes in your relationship. But amidst the storm, there is hope, resilience, and a path toward acceptance that can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling journey.
In this deeply personal and empowering book, a caregiver shares their experience of navigating the complexities of dementia. With warmth, compassion, and practical wisdom, they guide you through the emotional rollercoaster of diagnosis, acceptance, and the ongoing challenges of caregiving.
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Author Bio:
L.E. Summers is the author of Compassionate Care: Navigating Dementia Together, Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving, and Compassionate Care: Accepting the Dementia Diagnosis. There is also a Spanish edition of the first book, called Cuidado Compasivo: Transitando Juntos Por La Demencia.
Their work, written primarily for caregivers, focuses on caring for loved ones through their old age, particularly on dementia. They’re passionate about readers maintaining their own health and quality of life as they care for their loved ones and provide practical solutions to help them do this.