Caring for a loved one with dementia is a very challenging and emotional journey. Join local author and experienced dementia care practitioner Maria Cianciolo and learn about her newest book “Dementia Caregiving 101.”
Dementia Caregiving 101 is a compassionate and practical guide designed to help family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better understand dementia and
navigate the complex realities of Caregiving. Using the powerful metaphor of a kaleidoscope, this guide explores how dementia constantly changes the way individuals experience the world and how caregivers can adapt with empathy, patience, and understanding. This book provides clear explanations of dementia, including common types such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia, while also discussing reversible causes that maymimic dementia symptoms.
Inside the guide, caregivers will learn:
-What dementia is and the most common types
-Reversible conditions that can mimic dementia
-Effective communication strategies for dementia patients
-Behavioral Management techniques
-Ways to maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones
-Emotional coping strategies and caregiver self-care
-The role of family and individual counseling in caregiving
Maria Cianciolo, is a lifelong Connecticut resident and currently lives in Prospect. She has been an experienced dementia care practitioner for 30 years. This book serves as a practical handbook and quick reference resource for anyone supporting someone living with dementia. Compassionate, informative, and empowering, Dementia Caregiving 101 helps caregivers approach the journey with knowledge, confidence, and hope.
Registration is required for this in-person event.