Recommended Reading

Whether you are living with dementia, caring for a loved one, or simply wanting to learn more, the right book can provide knowledge, encouragement, and hope. We’ve gathered a selection of trusted resources that offer practical guidance, expert insights, and personal stories to help you better understand dementia, navigate the caregiving journey, and discover strategies for providing compassionate, person-centered care. We hope these recommendations will inform, inspire, and remind you that you are not alone.

The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers: Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Your Parent

By Darlene Merkler

Are you worried about your aging parents, and feeling clueless about how to help them prepare for what’s ahead? After three decades in senior health care, helping families navigate the challenges of finding the best places and resources for their aging parents, Darlene Merkler and the many professionals who work with her clients have collaborated to support Baby Boomers like you with this comprehensive guide. In “The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers,” you will learn from experts in Elder Law, Financial Planning, Placement, Health Insurance, Pre-Planning, Naturopathic Health, Conflict Resolution, and so much more. · Develop your own team of experts and know the questions to ask on behalf of your loved one· Identify and access various resources and benefits available to set up and pay for end-of-life care· Create a strategic plan and make empowered choices to prevent unnecessary financial and emotional challenges· Manage the emotional journey of caring for a loved one and create solutions that work for everyone involved Don’t wait for something to happen.Empower yourself and your loved one now, and walk this journey with intention.

Through Their Eyes: A Guide to Dementia Reality and Behaviors

By Susie Halim

Step into the world of dementia with compassion, understanding, and grace.

In Through Their Eyes: A Guide to Dementia Reality and Behaviors, Certified Dementia Practitioner Susie Halim offers an essential guide for families, caregivers, and professionals seeking to understand the emotional, behavioral, and spiritual realities of dementia. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Susie blends clinical insight with heartfelt storytelling inviting readers to see beyond the symptoms and into the person still present.

From understanding why a loved one insists on “going home” to managing sundowning, wandering, and emotional outbursts, each chapter provides practical strategies, real-life stories, and gentle validation techniques that prioritize dignity over correction. You’ll also find guidance on communication, caregiver burnout, safety planning, faith-based support, and the power of music, laughter, and love in daily care.

More than a manual, Through Their Eyes is a compassionate roadmap, reminding us that dementia care is not about fixing, but about joining their journey. For anyone touched by dementia, this book is a source of wisdom, comfort, and hope.

High-Performance Without Pain: A 7-Step Blueprint to Reclaim Your Vibrant Life and Get Even More Done

By Daniela Bumann

A Self-Leadership™ and resilience resource for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, social workers, and those who support others. How do you continue showing up for others without losing yourself in the process? In High-Performance Without Pain, bestselling author, Leadership & Resilience Strategist, and coach certified in trauma-sensitive mindfulness Daniela Bumann offers seven foundational habits for navigating stress, emotional demands, relationships, and life’s challenges with greater awareness, resilience, and Self-Leadership™. Daniela also brings a deeply personal understanding of caregiving. While living in the United States, she supported and cared for her parents from afar in Switzerland—navigating the emotional complexities, difficult decisions, uncertainty, and sense of responsibility that can come with caring for loved ones across distance and across continents. While the book reaches far beyond caregiving, its principles are especially relevant for family caregivers and the professionals who support others every day—including social workers, healthcare professionals, care teams, and community-service professionals.