Creating Moments of Joy along the Alzheimer's Journey : a Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded.

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Cover ; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; How to Use This Book; Prelude; Defining Moments; Signs; Get a Diagnosis; Early Stages; Understanding the Person; Family Moments; I Promised & "I Can't Leave 'Em"; Love: Noun or Verb; Taking Care of Yourself; "They Look Great!"; Helping Hands; "I'm Here to Take Care of You!"; "You Can't Drive"; Finances; Funerals (Should we take them?); Outings with Less Stress; Holidays 'n' Family Reunions; People Stop Visiting; Not Forgotten; "Who Are You?"; What Do You Love?; What Does This Person Love?; You've Got Mail!; Challenging Moments.

Development LevelLive Their Truth; "I Want to Go Home"; Stop Correcting Them; You Are Wrong & They Are Right & Blame It on Something Else; Your Mood Affects Their Mood; Illusion of Choice; "My Mom Never & ; Swearing; Vomited On; The Facts Are All Off; "See" Authority; Everything Gets Lost; Replace, Replace, Replace; Glasses Dentures Hearing Aids; Repeat, Repeat, Repeat; Nonsense!; The "Spin"; Saturate Their Obsessions; Kick-Starting; Joy; Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good; Honey, Dearie, Sweetie; Men & Being Gentle-men; Socially Engaged; Moments of Discomfort; Hallucinations; Sundowning.

Wandering, Hoarding, CombativeAge Appropriate; Confidential; Let's Talk about Sex; Traumatic Moments; Violent Moments; Basic Right to Live; Taking Them to the Doctor?; Medication; Transitioning Moments; When Is It Time to Move?; Choosing a Care Community; What to Expect; Creating a Safe Haven; "Where's My Room?"; Playing Favorites; Remember Their Greatness; Habits of a Lifetime; Personal Questionnaire; How Did They Love You?; Memory Box; Life Reflection; Music Does Wonders; A Commercial about TV; Ring, Ring, Ring; This Is Not Your Room!; It's Saturday Night!; Where's the Outhouse?

Suppertime!!!!!Get Your Zzz's; Enhanced Moments; So You Wanna Visit?; Let's Talk Communication; Quality Connections; Yes 'n' No Questions; "How Are You?"; When In Doubt & Laugh; Share Your Life; Magic Words; Saying Goodbye; Sparking Moments; Child 'n' Pet Therapy; Art vs. Crafts; "Help Me"; Drink Up; Walking, Walking, Walking; Quiet as a Church Mouse; Breaking of Bread; Final Moments; Windows in the Brain; Late Stages; Power of Touch; Final Moments; Be Gentle; Just Breathe; Be Like a Duck; Be Like the Sun; Spiritual Strength; The Beginning & Consider; Create a Moment & About the Author.

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