Living in the Moment: A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias [Paperback]

Like a What to Expect When You're Expecting for dementia, Living in the Moment is a thoughtful, straightforward guide, for caregivers and patients alike, to understanding Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, and navigating what to do next. Renowned geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk knows that standard medical approaches don't always work and sometimes cause more problems than they solve. Here she offers the tools for making the best decisions, providing a path for patients to live a healthy and full life with dementia.

A loved one’s dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. But you are not alone. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine, has led thousands of patients through an initial brain disease diagnosis, equipping them with the necessary preparatory knowledge, tools, and support to help them live happy and engaged lives. She shares her expertise in this essential reference that offers compassionate explanations, advice, and clarity through an often confusing and challenging new landscape.

With concise, easy-to-read information, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making their life the best possible, starting now. You’ll learn:

• How to recognize the earliest dementia changes 
• How to create a plan of action for today—and tomorrow—that will help to monitor and advocate for your loved one 
• Innovative new activities and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementia 
• Comprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patients 
• How to deal with day-to-day challenls¹