Books and DVDs about Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Books about dementia and Alzheimer's are very helpful when trying to grasp the many elements of this disease. Our books about Alzheimer's can range from how to make your home a safer place to describing the different phases of the disease.
When looking for a dementia book, we recommend Caring for People with Challenging Behaviors. This is a real training guide and will help you avoid mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's Proofing Your Home is a resource book dealing with the safety of the home environment as well as the patient and the caregiver. Written by Mark Warner, encompassing years of research, it was the basis for creating The Alzheimer's Store. Mark uses his architectural background as well as spending time with first-responders to bring the reader first hand research on every topic that a caregiver will encounter.
A new book on explaining dementia and Alzheimer's to children is A Doll For Grandma. This book is perfect to pair with one of our Therapy Dolls and makes a wonderful gift.
In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer is a guide to handling wandering. When it comes to dementia books, this is a must have resource. Coupled with some of our devices, this knowledge will help keep your loved one safe. For topics on assistance with caregiving, there are books listed for the family. One great option is Creating Moments Of Joy, as it talks about on how to create memorable moments with your loved one.
Some books on dementia have been enhanced as a DVD.
Bathing Without A Battle and Enhanced Dining are just two of our more popular instructional videos. Dementia DVDs can also used as a soothing element and shown to your loved-one on the television or a laptop. Curious Kittens and other fun and ambient style videos are perfect to help pass the time!