Newly updated September, 2025!You never imagined you’d be the one making life-and-death decisions for your mom or dad. Now what?
When Alzheimer’s or dementia strikes someone you love, it can feel like you’re suddenly in charge of everything—without a roadmap. This real-world practical survival guide answers the exact questions every caregiver ends up facing:What if Mom refuses to leave her home, even when it’s no longer safe?
When do I take away the car keys—or the checkbook?
Should I correct her when she talks to her long-dead sister or says stuff that is just plain wrong?
What do I do when she accuses me of stealing or asks the same question over and over until I want to scream?
How do I keep her entertained, safe, and clean—without losing my own mind?
How do I handle sundowning, wandering, emotional outbursts, and bathing battles?
The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver’s Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget answers every one of these thorny issues, and many many more, with practical experience of a veteran primary care doctor whose parents had dementia and lived with her, as well as a caregiver whose mother and husband had Alzheimer’s. This updated 2025 edition offers the newest medical insight, emotional wisdom, and practical tools you will need to handle caregiving with skills and patience.✅ Inside you’ll find:A doctor’s easy-to-understand breakdown of how Alzheimer’s progresses and what to expect at each stage Step-by-step strategies for handling every challenging behavior at each stage Crucial self-care advice to protect your own health and sanity as you caregive your loved one Brand-new updates on the Lecanemab infusion for early Alzheimer’s and the Lumipulse G blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Practical tips from one of the nation’s leading memory center centers, Abe’s Garden And yes—a little humor to help you survive these Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving journey or knee-deep in daily challenges, this book delivers clear answers, comfort, and a touch of hope from two people who have been there and done that.
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What if Mom refuses to leave her home, even when it’s no longer safe?
When do I take away the car keys—or the checkbook?
Should I correct her when she talks to her long-dead sister or says stuff that is just plain wrong?
What do I do when she accuses me of stealing or asks the same question over and over until I want to scream?
How do I keep her entertained, safe, and clean—without losing my own mind?
How do I handle sundowning, wandering, emotional outbursts, and bathing battles?
A doctor’s easy-to-understand breakdown of how Alzheimer’s progresses and what to expect at each stage
Step-by-step strategies for handling every challenging behavior at each stage
Crucial self-care advice to protect your own health and sanity as you caregive your loved one
Brand-new updates on the Lecanemab infusion for early Alzheimer’s and the Lumipulse G blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Practical tips from one of the nation’s leading memory center centers, Abe’s Garden
And yes—a little humor to help you survive these
If you enjoy and respect Dr. Sanja Gupta, this book is for you!
