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Has anyone read this book if so what did you think of it

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Huntingdon, UK

The book is called Contented dementia.

January 29, 2019
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Members shared their thoughts on the book Contented Dementia, with several agreeing that it offers insightful and effective approaches for... Read more

Members shared their thoughts on the book Contented Dementia, with several agreeing that it offers insightful and effective approaches for early to mid-stage dementia, though many acknowledged that late-stage care is less predictable and varies greatly depending on factors like bone health, physical fitness, personality, and injuries. A recurring theme was that while the book provides helpful guidance early in the journey, nothing fully prepares caregivers for the emotional difficulty of end-of-life stages, making the book most valuable when read at the beginning of the dementia caregiving experience. Members expressed gratitude for the community as a place to share thoughts, ideas, and frustrations, and encouraged each other to treasure the good moments along the way.

A myALZteam Member

I have read the book and it is helpful but nothing prepares you it so cruel mum on end of life and although I know what the book says it still dosent make it easy xx all I can say is treasure the good moments xxx

February 2, 2019
A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member Late stages seem to vary more among our loved ones. Bone health, physical fitness and capabilities, personality, plus falls, broken bones, etc. seem to take each person down their individual path. This makes it hard to give specific steps to ease the challenges we face in late stages. I appreciate having this group to share thoughts, ideas, & frustrations. I would have found this book very helpful when I discovered my mom had dementia in 2004. The journey with my mom helped me identify the start of Alzheimer’s in my sister in 2011. After the first stages, the path has been very different. Blessings and peace to you, my friend.

February 3, 2019
A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member
Thank you for your feed back knowing what I know now and reading this book I think it's a book to read early on in this journey we are traveling with this cruel disease.
Hugs and prayers to you and your loved ones.

February 3, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Hi Betty1
Thank you for your feed back I agree with you with what I have read so far.
I to think it is a good insight in early to mid stages of dementia but end of life is different for everyone.
Hugs prayers and blessings to you.

February 2, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I will look into that too !

January 29, 2019

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