Dementia Behaviors Made Simple

A Family Caregiver's Guide to Agitation, Wandering, Sundowning, Anger, and Confusion

$9.99

A plain-language guide to agitation, wandering, sundowning, anger, and confusion. It covers what to say, what to try, and when to call for help. Instant PDF download.

by Dr. Christine Johnson-Nganbou Kamkeu DNP AGNP- APRN-CNP (Author)

When someone you love has dementia, the hardest changes are often not the memory loss. They are the pacing, the yelling, the packed suitcase by the door, the refusal to bathe, and the accusations that come out of nowhere. Written by Dr. Christine Johnson-Nganbou Kamkeu, a board-certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner who works in hospice, this guide shows you how to find the reason behind a behavior and respond with calm and respect.

Inside you will find:

  • Chapters on agitation, anger, wandering, sundowning, repeated questions, false beliefs, and refusing care.

  • Words to try, and words to avoid, when your loved one is upset.

  • Honest information about medications, including the risks of antipsychotics.

  • Your loved one’s right to be free from restraints, and how to speak up in any care setting.

  • A Family Toolkit with a behavior tracker, a wandering safety plan, and an In My Own Words page for the person living with dementia.

For families, caregivers, and people living with any type of dementia. Includes a glossary, helplines, and a full list of references. 136-page PDF, instant download. No physical book will be shipped.