The Dementia Caregiver's Little Book of Hope
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Author: Karen
Publisher: Dementia Caregiver Resources, Inc.
Paperback:
ISBN 10: 0984255508
ISBN 13: 978-0984255504
Revised and expanded for 2013, Karen Truman, PhD addresses issues important to all caregivers.
1. How and why to get a proper diagnosis. (The primary care doctor may not have all the right tools).
2. What legal and financial preparations are necessary? (You really need an Elder Law Attorney).
3. The best way to obtain Veteran benefit information. (It may not be through the local VA hospital).
4. Original Medicare vs. Advantage Plan? (Pay now or pay a lot more later).
5. Top 10 Medicaid mistakes. (One gift could end up costing you thousands of dollars).
6. Effective ways to deal with burnout. (Who can I ask to get help?)
7. Reduce your risk for Alzheimer s. (What you eat is just one component in prevention).
In addition, Dr. Truman provides resources and information for guidance and direction on your caregiving journey. This book is listed as an Alzheimer s resource with the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Review
Dr. Karen (Karle) Truman puts the "in" in info. The Dementia Caregiver's Little Book of Hope is my favorite resource for caregivers. It is clear, concise and easy to access. Every caregiver should have this guide. --Sean W. Scott, Esq. Elder Law Attorney --Sean W. Scott, Esq. Elder Law Attorney
The Dementia Caregiver s Little Book of Hope is the right book at the right time! It offers families generous resources and helpful details. This book is full of up to date and valuable information in support of caregiver's needs. Karen (Karle) Truman is a Dementia Specialist whose incredible spirit and devotion to families puts her in a class of her own. --- PEGGY CONNELLY National Director Dementia Services and Programs --Peggy Connelly, National Director Dementia Services and Programs
This is a "must have" book for any caregiver or health care professional. Karen delivers information with compassion to her caregivers. "The Dementia Caregivers Little Book of Hope" is an invaluable resource tool that speaks to your mind, heart and spirit. --Kim Linder, radio show host of "The Caregiver Hour"
About the Author
Karen Karle-Truman, PhD, is the President and Founder of Dementia Caregiver Resources, Inc. She has been on the Alzheimer's pathless path since 1959 when her grandmother was placed into a nursing home. She then witnessed her mother, several aunts, and uncles also stricken with this terrible mind-robbing disease. She has been a presenter for the professional attendees at national disease-specific conventions and she won a North American Mature Publisher s Association (NAMPA) award for her monthly column, "The Caregiver's Path". This book has recently been added as an Alzheimer's/Dementia Resource Book with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Truman currently co-authors dementia-specific training manuals for national corporations; writes mandatory curriculum and conducts long-term care staff trainings; facilitates numerous ongoing support groups; and creates and moderates expert panel symposiums. In 2013, she became a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
A noted authority and author who, for over 20 years, has helped caregivers cope with loved ones with dementia, was recently cited as one of the nation's top memory care experts by Assisted Living Today, a premium Web publisher that specializes in elder care, senior living news, and information. Dr. Truman was one of 20 memory care experts chosen as an expert caregiver's panel member to share important tips and insights about Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving in Assisted Living Today's recently-issued online publication, "The Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease".
