One of the most important things you can do to support your loved one with dementia (as well as the rest of your family) is to create a memory book. A memory book provides a way for everyone to stay organized and up-to-date on the situation. For the person with dementia in particular, it provides a place to look for answers and get information that they may have trouble recalling. While it helps everyone stay on the same page, this support is also a way to strengthen the capacities of the person with dementia. They no longer have to rely on others for information—they can find the information themselves. This can help to increase self-esteem and their sense of control in the situation.

Click on this image For a sample memory book page and excerpt on completing it.

This excerpt comes from my book, A Roadmap For Dementia. This workbook provides tools for families coping with dementia.

This workbook simplifies and clarifies how best to help and care for your loved ones with dementia

‘A Roadmap for Dementia’ provides tools to:

• Create a memory book to support your loved one and assist caregivers

•  Develop a strategy to understand behaviors seen in dementia

•  Learn to cope with agitation and psychosis

•  Communicate more effectively with your loved ones with dementia