Living Well with Dementia

The authors of this book, Hong Li and Yan Qing, are pioneers and educators in the field of dementia care in China. With over a decade of dedication to social care and support for dementia, they bring readers world-leading dementia care concepts and practices based on their extensive experience. Hong Li's book, "e;The Wise Caregiver,"e; has been a long-selling success for 12 years. It is endorsed and recommended by Professor Peng Kaiping, the Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University. The book challenges the negative stereotypes associated with "e;senile dementia"e; with the advanced concept of "e;dementia,"e; emphasizing that even though dementia cannot be cured, there is still hope. It introduces the "e;Montessori"e; concept into dementia care and proposes the "e;Rainbow of Happiness Strategy"e; for coexisting with dementia. Through authentic, rich, and diverse case studies, it touches on various aspects of life for families affected by dementia, empowering more families to "e;live well even with dementia."e; It emphasizes a "e;person-centered"e; approach to dementia care, understanding the behavioral and emotional changes of those with dementia, focusing on their abilities and needs, and truly "e;seeing"e; the "e;person"e; behind the dementia. It truly enters the hearts of caregivers, uncovers the "e;hidden dangers"e; in dementia care, and achieves reciprocal "e;humanism."e; Caregiving is not a solo effort; "e;to take care of your loved ones, you must first take care of yourself."e; The book provides abundant online resources, dedicated to providing professional support and assistance to families affected by dementia, and working together to overcome physical and emotional challenges.