Main description:

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book to present a thorough picture of what Lewy body dementia really is. Combining current strategies for managing symptoms and behaviors with personal examples that connect to readers' own experiences, this is the ideal book for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand the disease and provide support to their loved ones. Written in easy-to-read language, the chapters incorporate handy facts and tips throughout, definitions of key terms, and practical wisdom to help caregivers navigate the day-to-day. Links to online resources, support groups, and associations are collected at the end of the book for further reference.As a complete guide to Lewy body dementia, this revised and updated second edition includes coverage of recent research developments and topic areas of growing interest, including:

Updated information on the latest drug and treatment options
Brand new chapter on the psychology of dementia, explaining the ways dementia changes the brain and how caregivers can continue to relate to their loved ones
Discussions of the various causes for dementia-related behaviors and responsive dementia care techniques for caregivers to follow
Expanded section on alternative therapies in a new chapter dedicated to managing stress

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1. What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Chapter 2. How Do I Find a Specialist and Get a Diagnosis I Can Trust?
Chapter 3. Preventing Dementia, Decreasing Symptoms
Chapter 4. Taking Care of the Care Partner
Chapter 5. Coping with Cognitive Symptoms
Chapter 6. Coping with Motor Dysfunctions
Chapter 7. Sleep Disorders and the Lewy Body Dementia
Chapter 8. What are Perceptual Dysfunctions?
Chapter 9. The Psychology of Dementia
Chapter 10. Drug Sensitivities and Adverse Reactions
Chapter 11. Manging Stress
Chapter 12. Managing Behaviors
Chapter 13. Coping with Autonomic Nervous Systems Dysfunctions
Chapter 14. Coping with Urinary Tract Dysfunctions
Chapter 15. How Do I Build a Health Care Team?
Chapter 16. Managing Legal and Financial Issues
Chapter 17. End-of-Life Issues
Glossary
Acronyms
Online Resources