{"product_id":"the-complete-family-guide-to-dementia-everything-you-need-to-know-to-help-your-parent-and-yourself-paperback","title":"The Complete Family Guide to Dementia: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas F. Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrent P. Forester\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone.\u003c\/b\u003e What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don't have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to \"care smarter, not harder\"--and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner (Second Place)--\u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner (Third Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family \u0026amp; Relationships Category \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas F. Harrison is a professional writer and the former editor of a leading national periodical for attorneys. Based in Massachusetts, he is the coauthor of\u003ci\u003e The Complete Family Guide to Dementia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Family Guide to Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brent P. Forester, MD, is Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also Senior Medical Director for Population Health Management at Mass General Brigham, where he leads a systemwide dementia-care program. Dr. Forester's award-winning research focuses on developing and testing effective treatments for dementia and mood disorders in older adults.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 243\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.96 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (2022)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766644212000,"sku":"9781462549429","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b8be0014611fa91e43441aa842bc6eb6.webp?v=1780296111","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-family-guide-to-dementia-everything-you-need-to-know-to-help-your-parent-and-yourself-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}