Eight short chapters, foundations to advanced. A ring means you opened it, a tick means you reached the end.
Just diagnosed? The first 30 days.
What's happening in their brain, and why behavior is communication.
Words that connect instead of correct.
Bathing, dressing, meals. Dignity intact.
Agitation, wandering, sundowning. What works, and why.
Burnout, guilt, grief-before-loss. Not optional.
Recognizing shifts. When home isn't enough.
Driving, moving, medical choices, end of life.
Legal, financial, care planning. Earlier is kinder.
Two paths: keep looking for treatable causes, or put comfort first.
If you've been hurt: what to say at the ER, who gets told, and a plan for next time. Texas and Arizona.