The Confident Caregiver’s Handbook for Dementia
Practical Strategies to Manage Daily Challenges, Stay Resilient, and Care For Yourself Without Burnout

Balancing the needs of a loved one with dementia alongside your own work, family, and health can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re constantly adapting to changing behaviors, emotional stress, and long to-do lists.
This empowering handbook offers straightforward, evidence-based guidance to help you manage caregiving with clarity and confidence. Dr. Pam Straker brings decades of experience and deep empathy to this essential resource, helping caregivers not only survive, but truly thrive.
Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in the day-to-day, this book is your companion for simplifying routines, protecting your energy, and finding renewed purpose in your role.

Caregiver Confidence
This handbook offers practical strategies that help caregivers feel more in control, even in the most challenging moments. You’ll discover simple routines that make daily tasks more manageable, communication techniques that ease tension and build connection, and clear approaches for handling unpredictable behaviors with confidence and calm.
Emotional Resilience
Beyond routines and logistics, this book focuses on the emotional well-being of caregivers. You’ll learn how to incorporate self-care into your day without guilt, manage stress more effectively, and reconnect with your own sense of identity and purpose—so you can continue caring without losing yourself in the process.
Essential Tools & Resources
From understanding the progression of dementia to navigating legal and financial concerns, this guide is packed with accessible, up-to-date information. You’ll find support for creating safe, dementia-friendly living spaces, guidance on managing medications and appointments, and curated resources that make it easier to get the help you need.
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Join Dr. Pam Straker as she shares invaluable insights on balancing the dual demands of leadership and caregiving. Explore her speaking opportunities to gain strategies that help you navigate the complexities of caregiving in both your personal and professional life.