There are certainly many books documenting the dementia caregiver's journey, both those from personal perspective as well as third-person accounts. However, few could also be viewed as an inspiring love story.
“Dancing is a playful way to engage that what we fear most.”
In his 2017 book Dancing with Elephants: Mindfulness Training for Those Living with Dementia, Chronic Illness, or an Aging Brain, author Jarem Sawatsky suggests a brave way to approach the” big, unacknowledged fears” in our lives that he calls “elephants.” Sawatsky says that “once we become comfortable with the idea that suffering exists, we need to learn to let go of fear and replace it with love.”Sawatsky’s elephant is Huntington’s Disease, a movement disorder that is hereditary and eventually fatal.
While not specific to caregivers of people living with dementia, if you are a daughter who is serving in supportive capacity to a parent with dementia challenges you will find Working Daughter by Liz O'Donnell to be of comfort.
There are many revered books by experts for helping loved ones of those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to understand a new diagnosis and navigate the degenerative process that follows.
Dementia caregiving is a challenging journey. Learning how to be a best friend to both yourself, as the caregiver, and your loved one with dementia, could make all the difference.
If you are looking for an adult book on dementia, Sizzling Bacon by A.F. Scott is not for you. However, if you are searching for a sweet, non-threatening, fantastical story about dementia from the point of view of a child, this one is recommended for those age 10 years and younger in your life.
A Strength-Based Approach to Dementia Care
On the list of the best books for caregivers of the with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia according to dailycaring.com, The DementiaHandbook is an essential resource for those that want to care for their loved ones at home.
