The Audiobook

Dementia in the Raw: Confessions of a Caregiver UNCENSORED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

STAGE 1: CONFUSION AND FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Chapter 1: Lights, Camera, Action - The Actor - Show Timing

Chapter 2: Zombieland - Sundowning - 

Chapter 3: Fat Raccoons - Sugar and Sleep Deprivation 

Chapter 4: Her Demon Dog - Toileting

Chapter 5: My Mom Has Hemorrhoids - Constipation

Chapter 6: The Home Depot Bucket - Clogged Plumbing 

Chapter 7: Amazon Reviews Secret Support Group - Falling out of bed

Chapter 8: Call Me The Karate Kid - Dealing With Family Dysfunction

STAGE 2: HITTING THE WALL 

Chapter 9: New Light -New Perspective to Handle My Grief

STAGE 3: TAKING CONTROL

Chapter 10: New Job Orientation - Organize With a Job Description, Duties, and Routine

Chapter 11: Data Monster- Types of Journaling

• Deep Dive - Food Journaling and Lab Work
• What is she doing? - Video Recording, and Behavior Journaling

Chapter 12: Open Mic Night - Humor 

Chapter 13: My Twin- - Finding a Caregiver to Take My Place

Chapter 14: What Now??? -  Eating Or Rather NOT Eating

• Kid Friendly - Presentation of meals
• A Game of Jumanji, Follow the Rules Closely - Medications
• Get those Sweaters off Her Teeth - Oral Health 
• Magic Juice  - Juicing and Hydration

STAGE 4: CAREGIVER BURNOUT

Chapter 15: Who Cares for the Caregiver? - Self Care

Chapter 16: $14.95/Month Therapy - Audiobooks 

Chapter 17: My Supplies Store - Shop LB Market LLC

Chapter 18: THE WRAP UP -    Final Words Words Words