Taming the Chaos of Dementia is a compassionate guide for caregivers navigating the emotional and practical challenges of dementia. Drawing from her personal caregiving journey, Barbara Huelat offers therapeutic, non-pharmaceutical interventions to address the behaviors, triggers, and emotional struggles associated with dementia. Through real-life stories paired with practical strategies, she explores how the power of place, sensory engagement, and emotional connection can bring moments of calm, joy, and resilience to both caregivers and their loved ones. This book focuses on improving quality of life through simple, evidence-based tools that address the visceral and emotional impact of dementia. While it acknowledges the realities of the disease, it empowers caregivers with actionable solutions to reduce stress and enhance daily caregiving. With its blend of empathy and expertise, Taming the Chaos of Dementia provides a lifeline for caregivers seeking to navigate this journey with hope and understanding.
This journal is more than just a place for words; it’s a trusted companion. It will guide you through the emotional highs and lows of caregiving, offering comfort, insight, and opportunities for personal growth. Journaling offers a holistic approach to managing the demands of caregiving, promoting emotional healing, self-awareness, and resilience. With its blend of empathy and expertise, Taming the Chaos of Dementia provides a lifeline for caregivers seeking to navigate this journey with hope and understanding. This book focuses on improving quality of life through simple, evidence-based tools that address the visceral and emotional impact of dementia. While it acknowledges the realities of the disease, it empowers caregivers with actionable solutions to reduce stress and enhance daily caregiving. With its blend of empathy and expertise, Taming the Chaos of Dementia provides a lifeline for caregivers seeking to navigate this journey with hope and understanding.
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Authors: Barbara Huelat and Ruth Shea
Caring for someone with dementia is a journey of the heart—and this book is your pocket guide for the road. The Caregiver’s Compass offers a lifeline to those navigating the unpredictable terrain of dementia caregiving. Whether you're facing daily challenges or moments of profound emotional strain, this quick-reference guide provides over 100 tried-and-true tips to help calm disruptive behaviors, enhance communication, and bring comfort and connection to both you and your loved one. Inspired by the lived experiences of real caregivers, this book delivers practical, compassionate strategies that can be used on the fly—when emotions run high, when decisions are hard, and when you simply need a moment of encouragement. These heartfelt suggestions serve as road signs along your caregiving journey: reminders to stop and reflect, yield to changing realities, and sometimes take a different path. Perfect as a stand-alone resource or a supplement to Taming the Chaos of Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide to Interventions that Make a Difference, this book meets you where you are—with empathy, clarity, and a deep understanding of what caregiving truly demands. Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving role or are deep in the midst of it, The Caregiver’s Compass is here to offer comfort, direction, and the reassuring sense that you’re not alone.
Authors: Barbara Huelat and Ruth Shea
This Is Me: A Guide to Person-Centered Care More than a care plan—this is a portrait of a person. This Is Me is a thoughtfully designed notebook created for use in professional care settings, helping caregivers see beyond a dementia diagnosis to the full, vibrant person who still resides within. Grounded in the principles of person-centered care, this practical guide offers a structured yet deeply personal space to capture what truly matters to each resident—their routines, preferences, joys, and life stories. Written as a heartfelt message from someone living with dementia, the book invites caregivers to engage with empathy, presence, and respect. It emphasizes the small but powerful ways care teams can preserve dignity and build trust—through knowing the music that brings comfort, the foods that delight, the habits that soothe, and the memories that still spark connection. Inside, care staff will find: - Guided prompts for gathering personal history and preferences - Spaces for families to contribute stories, photos, and insights - Practical tools for enhancing daily routines and emotional well-being - A framework for building stronger resident-caregiver relationships This Is Me is more than a tool—it’s a bridge. A bridge between who someone was, who they are, and who they are still becoming. Ideal for memory care communities, nursing homes, and assisted living centers, this guide supports staff in delivering care that is not only effective but deeply human. Perfect for onboarding new caregivers, deepening family involvement, or simply ensuring that no resident’s story is forgotten.
Authors: Barbara Huelat and Ruth Shea
Your companion in the everyday moments of caregiving—practical, personal, and deeply supportive. Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and emotionally exhausting. Caring Through Chaos is a hands-on notebook created specifically for home-based family caregivers who need both structure and support as they navigate this complex journey. This beautifully designed, easy-to-use notebook helps you stay grounded amidst the chaos. It offers a place to track daily routines, record behaviors and triggers, and organize important care information—all while nurturing your own emotional well-being through guided prompts and moments of reflection. Inside you'll find: - Daily and weekly care logs to help you notice patterns and progress - Thoughtful prompts to reflect, release stress, and find gratitude - Dedicated sections for tracking medical details, medications, and appointments - Space to record what brings your loved one joy, comfort, or calm - Encouraging insights from fellow caregivers who understand what you're facing Whether you're just starting or have been caregiving for years, Caring Through Chaos offers clarity, connection, and comfort—reminding you that you're not alone, and your care makes a difference.
