This article was first published on July 15, 2021. It was last reviewed/ updated on May 22, 2023.
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia (now called major neurocognitive disorder), caregivers have many questions and need as much advice and tips as possible.
From the long list of available books on this topic, we have selected the following as our top recommendations. Each of these books is full of practical, helpful suggestions.
Help is here: when someone you love has dementia
By Marian O. Hodges MD MPH and Anne P. Hill JD
This book is simple, easy-to-read, and is very likely to be helpful to caregivers.
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias
By Nancy L. Mase, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
This book is is a classic in the field that is meant to be used on an as-needed basis. What I mean is that each chapter can be read or reread when it is most relevant to the problems related to a particular patient.
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