A Dementia Caregiver's Guide to Care: Just Ask Dr. Macie

by Dr. Macie Smith

Overview

What you will find in this 54-page interactive guidebook are Dr. Macie Smith's unique responses to typical questions dementia caregivers find themselves asking over and over again. As a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker, Dr. Smith responds to questions that range from the treatment of Alzheimer's to getting your loved one to drink water. You'll be happy to know that Dr. Smith's approach to responding to caregivers' questions is through 19 years of real world experiences both personally and professionally. It's real talk for real people with real concerns-Because more than 15 million dementia caregivers deserve practical tangible information to help guide their journey.

The Frequently Asked Questions Discussed in this Book:

Is There A Difference Between Alzheimer's & Dementia?

How is Dementia Diagnosed?

Why Is Mom Cursing All The Time?

How Can I Get Them to Drink More Water?

Glossary of Common Terms

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578449876
Publisher:	Macie P. Smith
Publication date:	02/14/2019
Pages:	56
Sales rank:	724,082
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

“Macie has a unique way of supporting caregivers through real world scenarios and practical guidance. I’ve seen her make the challenge much more manageable for many at the end of their ropes. If you need a basic starting position for dementia care, this book is for you.“

-Leeza Gibbons, Emmy Winning TV Host & Best Selling Author

Dr. Macie P. Smith is a proud HBCU Alum of South Carolina State University receiving both her Bachelor's in Social Work and Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling; she earned her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and an award-winning Alzheimer's and Dementia educator and writer with over 22 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations. Dr. Smith provides support for those living with Alzheimer's, dementia, cognitive impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and their families. She is a Guardian ad Litem, Court Appointed Guardian, and an Assistant Professor. She is the owner of Diversified Training Consultants Group, a Geriatric Care Management organization, and an advisory board member for Leeza's Care Connection, a caregiving support center founded by Celebrity Journalist and Caregiver Advocate, Leeza Gibbons.

Editorial Reviews

Truly an awesome resource. Easy read!!! Learned a lot of information which gave me a new perspective on things. Looking forward to meeting the author in the future or having a phone consultation.

Amazon - 3 T's

Dr. Macie Smith is passionate about educating the public on dementia. Her candid and straight forward manner makes this guide a great introduction to dementia care. One of the most helpful sections in this guide illustrates how to use validation, comforting, and redirection to your advantage. Dr. Smith helps us understand that although we cannot change the progression of the disease, we can change the way in which we respond to the disease, which can make all the difference.

Amazon - Kena Dill

ot only has this book been insightful and helpful for me in my career and daily life but I have had the opportunity to share Dr. Macie's book with my staff and families that I counsel daily. The book is small but to the point and you can use the tips in your day to day interactions.

Amazon - Melisa Bond

This book is an easy to read book explaining simple ways to overcome questions of common concerns about living with a person with dementia. It is a highly recommended book for any middle school grade level or higher who has to live with a dementia patient.

Amazon - Dr. Donna Bellamy