Dementia Caregiving Companion

How to Provide Effective Home Care for Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias, Preserve Memory, & Prevent Burnout - Includes the Caregiver Self Care Guide

By: Ben Clardy

Narrated by: Catherine Hein Carter

Length: 6 hrs

Publisher's summary

You didn't apply for this job—and yet here you are—one among more than a million people this year alone who were thrust into the role of dementia caregiver.

This book was purposefully designed to guide you every step of the way. It recognizes the profound challenges you face and offers a lifeline to help you not just survive, but thrive in your caregiving role.

Inside, you will discover comprehensive guidance and care strategies through all stages of Alzheimer's and other dementias, proven self-care practices to help you find peace and prevent burnout during inevitably trying times, how to manage behavioral changes, cope with memory loss, and understand the progression of dementia.

You'll also learn communication techniques that deepen your connection with your loved one experiencing cognitive decline, common-sense solutions to dementia-related issues such as sundowning, wandering, and hallucinations, technology integrations to reduce your burden and enhance the care of your loved one, and holistic therapies that can complement and enhance traditional dementia treatment methods.

The Dementia Caregiving Companion is your essential guide to providing the best possible care for your loved one—without sacrificing your own well-being!The path to balanced, compassionate, and resilient caregiving starts here.

©2024 Ben Clardy (P)2024 Ben Clardy

Caregiving with Insight and Compassion

This book feels like having an experienced guide gently walk through the highs and lows of caregiving. The chapter on navigating emotional burnout stood out, not because it just listed tips, but because it shared small, real-life scenarios that mirrored everyday challenges caregivers face. That blend of relatability and advice brought an unexpected sense of reassurance.
The inclusion of memory aids and technology recommendations added a modern touch, and the examples of communication techniques were both actionable and compassionate. It doesn’t just speak to caregivers—it seems to truly understand them. For someone starting this path or even seasoned in caregiving, this feels less like a manual and more like a companion.

I learned a lot!

Not only does this audiobook give advice, it also really gets the problems caregivers face by giving them a sympathetic voice along with useful tips. It has clear advice on how to deal with changes in behavior like sundowning and straying, as well as self-care tips to keep you from getting burned out. There are also modern tools and holistic therapies that are used to make the trip easier. This book is like having an experienced friend by your side, helping you care for your loved one while also taking care of yourself. Every caregiver needs to have it.

A needed guide during a tough time

Caring for a loved one with dementia is overwhelming, and this offered both emotional support and practical tips. I learned so much about managing symptoms and creating a calm environment, but what struck me most was the focus on caregiver self-care. It’s easy to forget your own needs while caregiving, and this reminded me that taking care of myself is just as important. It
can help you navigate this challenging journey.

A Great Guide!

I have been looking for an excellent caregiver guide for the clients I work with for a while. After listening to this audiobook, I will recommend it! Being a caregiver isn't easy, so any guide to support and help navigate our own needs is a great resource to have!

Compassionate care in audio form

Ben Clardy has optimized a pleasent, compassionate, and helpful guide to caring for someone going through the overwhelming and often confusing journey of cognitive decline. However, things can be made better, and the author does a fantastic job of highlighting how this can be done by focusing on proper ways of coping with behavioral changes in traits and personality habits, powerful communication-helping methods, and all while not overlooking self-care (because let’s face it, we need to be in tip top shape if we are to properly help!).

Helpful Guide

If you are in the position to care for someone with Dementia, I believe this would be a great book to listen to if you are looking for practical tips and a realistic view to manage day-to-day challenges with the emphasis on taking care of yourself, too, along the way. Great listen and highly recommended!

helpful and informative

This resource offers practical advice that makes daily challenges easier to handle. The self-care guide for caregivers is a helpful reminder to prioritize personal well-being. Its tips for memory preservation and burnout prevention are invaluable, making it essential for anyone caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Highly recommended for caregivers seeking guidance and support.

Focus on self-care.

One of the most valuable aspects of this audiobook for me was its focus on self-care. It’s easy for me to lose myself in caregiving, but The Dementia Caregiving Companion stresses the importance of looking after my own well-being without guilt. Through this book, I’ve learned practical self-care practices that help prevent burnout and allow me to be fully present, both for my loved one and myself.

A Lifesaver for Dementia Caregivers

This book is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia. Ben Clardy offers clear strategies to make caregiving more manageable while addressing the emotional toll it can take. The memory preservation tips are insightful, and the self-care guide is a beautiful reminder to look after me, too. It feels like having a supportive friend who truly understands the challenges. I highly recommend it for caregivers seeking guidance, empathy, and tools to prevent burnout.

Great Listen and Great Advice!

What a great listen! Throughout the book, there was so much great advice given. I really enjoyed it! This book teaches you everything you need to know about giving care for someone you know or love with Dementia. I’ll definitely be recommending to others if interested.