About Compassionate Care: Accepting the Dementia Diagnosis by L.E. Summers
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the world can feel like it’s tilting on its axis. Fear, confusion, and heartache become constant companions as you grapple with the challenges of caregiving and the profound changes in your relationship. But amidst the storm, there is hope, resilience, and a path toward acceptance that can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling journey.
In this deeply personal and empowering book, a caregiver shares their experience of navigating the complexities of dementia. With warmth, compassion, and practical wisdom, they guide you through the emotional rollercoaster of diagnosis, acceptance, and the ongoing challenges of caregiving.
Discover:
• The different types of dementia, their symptoms, and how they progress.
• Strategies for managing challenging behaviors and creating a safe and supportive home environment.
• The importance of early diagnosis and its impact on treatment and quality of life.
• Ways to navigate the emotional journey, from grief and loss to finding hope and positivity.
• Practical advice on daily care, communication techniques, and coping strategies for caregivers.
• Insights into legal, financial, and future care planning.
• The therapeutic power of music, art, and nature in dementia care.
• Inspiring stories of love, resilience, and finding joy amidst the challenges.
This book is not just a guide; it’s a companion for the journey. It’s a testament to the enduring power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative nature of caregiving. Whether you’re a caregiver, a family member, or simply someone seeking to understand dementia better, this book will touch your heart, enlighten your mind, and empower you to embrace the challenges with courage, compassion, and hope.
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L.E. Summers is the author of Compassionate Care: Navigating Dementia Together, Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving, and Compassionate Care: Accepting the Dementia Diagnosis. There is also a Spanish edition of the first book, called Cuidado Compasivo: Transitando Juntos Por La Demencia.
Their work, written primarily for caregivers, focuses on caring for loved ones through their old age, particularly on dementia. They’re passionate about readers maintaining their own health and quality of life as they care for their loved ones and provide practical solutions to help them do this.
Now retired, the former I.T. professional began their own caregiving journey when their father passed away. Summers’ 85-year-old mother had been suffering from dementia for seven years and needed consistent care. They retired from their role and focused on learning about the disease and taking care of her, which they continued to do for the remainder of her life. Their experience and learning changed their trajectory, and they became passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with others in order to make a difference to more people.
This launched Summers into a whole new level of research. They realized that the experience of caring for their mother was unique, as is the case for many caregivers, and they widened their research to help more people, accommodating the vast array of experiences encompassed by caregivers.
Summers has two grown children, of whom they are incredibly proud. Now able to enjoy the freedom of their retirement, they’re looking forward to traveling and spending more time writing. They’re passionate about music and love researching music history and Native American archeology, with which they’re fascinated.