A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey
(Dementia Caregivers' Guidebooks)
Finding out your loved one has dementia feels like a gut blow. The things that you hear about how the disease affects the person and the family is sometimes unbearable, especially when you’re not prepared. But, is anyone ever prepared for a diagnosis like this?
Because our current healthcare system is not geriatric centered, many medical professionals are not well informed about what supports are available to offer family caregivers. Therefore, this book will offer guiding practices for families diagnosed with dementia. The information within this guide provides direction on what to consider before the diagnosis, at diagnosis, and after the diagnosis.
Although there’s not a cure for progressive types of dementia, like Alzheimer’s, there is care – your care. So, here’s to getting ahead of the journey.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Macie P. Smith
Dr. Macie P. Smith boasts over twenty years of expertise as a Licensed Social Worker and Gerontologist, dedicated to serving aging and vulnerable populations alongside their family caregivers. Her multifaceted role encompasses conducting research, crafting programs, evaluating their efficacy, and facilitating professional development training in the pivotal areas of healthcare management, family caregiving, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive impairment.
More about this author at drmaciesmith.com
