Beyond Memory Loss

Dementia changes memory, communication, behavior, and relationships. For families, these changes can bring difficult questions: Why does a loved one resist help? How should we respond to confusion or agitation? How can we protect their safety while respecting their independence?Beyond Memory Loss: Dementia, Identity, and Compassionate Care for Families offers clear explanations and practical guidance for understanding these changes. Drawing on years of caring for people with dementia throughout his nursing career, Dr. Emil Fiasorgbor explores the daily decisions families and caregivers face.The book addresses communication, behavioral changes, personal care, nutrition, sleep, safety, treatment, and planning for future care. It also considers caregiver exhaustion, grief, cultural beliefs, and the importance of seeking support.Throughout these pages, the person remains at the center of care: someone with a history, preferences, relationships, and feelings that deserve attention, even when expressing them becomes difficult.Book One in the Dementia Care Series, Beyond Memory Loss helps families and caregivers approach dementia with greater understanding, patience, and respect for the person they know and love.