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  • A Comprehensive Guide for Those Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
  • By: Hugh McLenaghan
  • Narrated by: Brieanna Johnson
  • Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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Living with Dementia

By: Hugh McLenaghan
Narrated by: Brieanna Johnson
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Summary

Welcome to a Journey of Hope and Empowerment 

Navigating the path of dementia can be daunting, but within this book lies a guiding light, a beacon of hope, and a wellspring of practical wisdom for those embarking on this unique journey. "Living with Dementia" is more than a book; it's an essential companion, a comforting hand extended to individuals, families, and caregivers, offering transformative insights and invaluable strategies to make each day a little brighter.

Key Benefits:

Empowering Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of dementia, its challenges, and its triumphs, empowering you with knowledge and insights to navigate this terrain with confidence.

Practical Guidance: Discover practical strategies, tips, and coping mechanisms for daily living, allowing for a smoother and more enriching journey for both individuals and their loved ones.

Emotional Support: Find solace in shared experiences and stories, providing comfort, reassurance, and a sense of camaraderie on this shared path.

Enhanced Quality of Life: Uncover ways to promote dignity, foster connections, and craft moments of joy and meaning amid the challenges, improving the overall quality of life.

A Toolkit of Resilience: Equip yourself with resilience-building tools, fostering a sense of empowerment and strength in the face of adversity.

©2023 Hugh McLenaghan (P)2023 Hugh McLenaghan

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Great For Caregivers

Provides valuable insights, practical advice, and coping strategies for caregivers and individuals with dementia. The methods discussed are very thorough and address advice for caregivers from every stage. Offers a ray of hope and understanding, shedding light and understanding towards dementia.

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Very empathetic and helpful

The topic of dementia comes with a heavy heart as we all know we will begin to see the person we love slip away. Having a book like this can help you to find joy in a dark place. The book offers a lot of emotional support and shares stories and experiences from others on this journey to help remind us we are not alone when facing these challenges. Chapter 5 covers creating a dementia friendly environment which is something I had not thought about. You will learn how to adapt to your surroundings to ensure safety, comfort, and familiarity for your loved one with dementia. Simple things like labeling doors, and drawers, removing trip hazards, and creating a clutter-free environment are some of the simple things covered in the chapter.

Chapter 6 helped me a lot as it walked you through financial and legal planning. There are some heavy responsibilities with this diagnosis but having read this chapter, I feel better about what next steps I need to take to ensure that my loved one is taken care of and to ensure that their assets are being handled how they would like before things get too bad. Some of the first steps I took were getting the directive set up as well as establishing power of attorney.

If you have someone with dementia and just feel lost or overwhelmed, this is a great book to help organize all those thoughts and guide you on what next steps to take. It also covers how to take care of yourself which is a huge reminder that when we take care of others, we are the last person to think of.

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A practical guidance for caregivers!

It serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the complexities of dementia care. Chapter two, "Early Signs and Diagnosis," particularly resonated with me as it shed light on the subtle indicators of dementia and the importance of early detection. This chapter brought back memories of my own experience with a family member facing similar challenges. The audiobook's compassionate approach and practical advice offered me a sense of understanding and preparedness, making it a comforting companion for those on the caregiving journey. Brieanna Johnson's narration adds a layer of empathy and clarity to the book.

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must listen

Hugh McLenaghan's guide is a compassionate companion for caregivers! This comprehensive book offers invaluable insights, making the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia feel less daunting. It's been my go-to resource, providing practical advice and emotional support, truly a must-listen for those navigating the complexities of dementia care.

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Loving & Caring for Dementia Made Easier!

This serves as an essential guide for individuals, families, and caregivers affected by dementia. It provides empowering insights into understanding dementia, practical advice for daily management, and emotional support through shared stories. The book focuses on enhancing the quality of life, promoting dignity, fostering connections, and creating joyful moments. It also equips readers with resilience-building tools to face the challenges of dementia with strength. This book is a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of dementia with confidence and compassion.

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Give Your Parent The Best Care


A ray of hope and practical wisdom, offering transformative insights and invaluable strategies for individuals, families, and caregivers. This audiobook provides empowering insights, practical guidance, and emotional support, making it an essential companion on the challenging dementia journey. Focusing on enhancing the quality of life, it equips listeners with a toolkit of resilience, fostering empowerment and strength in the face of adversity. A comforting hand extended to all navigating this unique path; this audiobook is more than just a guide—it's a source of solace and camaraderie.

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Much needed advice

Having recently had my nan suffer from dementia, this audible was the holding hand we needed through the various stages of her dementia. The biggest chapter for me personally was Chapter 6 - Legal and Financial Planning, because without this chapter, we would have lost so much time, energy and money to the care system - this is a must-listen chapter for anyone going through dementia for a loved one. Great advice throughout and the writer has shared openly about all the things to look out for that will save you time and energy when you get to those stages. Highly recommended.

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Highly recommended!

This book isn't just a compilation of facts and advice; it's a heartfelt journey into understanding and coping with a condition that touches the lives of so many. From everyday tips to coping strategies, it's evident that a great deal of thought and understanding has gone into crafting advice that is genuinely useful for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or an individual living with dementia, this book will undoubtedly make your journey a little brighter.

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Guiding Light in Dementia Care!

This audiobook has become an essential guide for me as I navigate the complexities of caring for a loved one with dementia. It shed light on understanding the condition, offering a wealth of knowledge and empathy that was comforting and empowering. The practical tips and coping strategies were particularly beneficial, helping to improve our daily lives and interactions. It provided much-needed emotional support, making the journey feel less isolating. Most importantly, it offered ways to enhance the quality of life for my loved one, emphasizing the importance of dignity, connection, and moments of joy. This resource has become a crucial part of our resilience-building toolkit, offering hope and guidance every step of the way.

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Caring for love ones

My mother has been Living with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She cannot remember things or reasons with people. This audiobook has helped me understand these symptoms. It empowers you to gain knowledge to assist your loved ones with care. My mom is currently receiving treatments from a nurse for dementia and Alzheimer's. I Discover practical strategies, tips, and coping mechanisms for daily living. I thank the author for narrating the book and providing a great story.

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