"Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging, heartbreaking experience ... but it can also be rewarding, fulfilling and meaningful. Most dementia caregivers find that the first, and sometimes most difficult step, is accepting the diagnosis and adjusting to a new normal. In Day-to-Day Living With Dementia, Angela Lunde, M.A., an expert in dementia care at Mayo Clinic, helps you take that first step and chart your path toward living well, even in the face of dementia. For over 20 years, Ms. Lunde has made it her mission to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for those living with dementia and their care partners. This book give you the researched-backed strategies Ms. Lunde applies in her work every day"-- Page [4] cover.

Adjusting to a diagnosis --Charting a path forward -- What it means to be a caregiver -- Overcoming common caregiver challenges -- Creating a dementia-friendly environment -- Living well as a caregiver -- Understanding caregiver stress and burnout -- Finding support -- Planning for the end of life.