Books for Families
Books on Dementia, Memory Loss & Caregiving
Practical Guidance for Patients, Families & Professionals
The following books are designed to help individuals and families understand cognitive changes, navigate difficult decisions, and respond to the challenges of dementia. These resources combine clinical knowledge with practical strategies that can be used in everyday life.
Which Book Is Right for You?
A clear, easy-to-understand guide for families who are noticing cognitive changes and want to learn what they might mean and what to do next.
Does My Mom Have Dementia?
A practical workbook for families and caregivers supporting someone with an established dementia diagnosis.
A Roadmap for Dementia
Does My Mom Have Dementia?
Second edition
A practical and compassionate guide for families who are concerned about memory loss or other cognitive changes. This book helps readers understand what may be happening, how to distinguish normal aging from possible dementia, what to expect in the evaluation process, and how to plan for the future.
Recognizing early signs of cognitive change
What is normal aging vs. dementia
The evaluation process
Communicating with your loved one
Planning for the future
A Roadmap for Dementia
A Practical Guide for Families
A hands-on workbook designed to help families and caregivers navigate the challenges of dementia. This book provides practical tools, real-world strategies, and step-by-step guidance for managing everyday situations and supporting a loved one’s quality of life.
Understanding dementia symptoms and behaviors
Communication strategies that work
Responding to agitation, psychosis, and other challenges
Caregiver self-care and support
Planning for legal, financial, and care needs