What To Expect When The Diagnosis Is Alzheimer's

By Donna de Levante Raphael PhD

When the diagnosis is Alzheimer's, life changes in an instant. Questions flood in. Fear sets in. And suddenly, you are expected to become a caregiver-often without a roadmap, without training, and without support. This book is the roadmap you've been searching for. This guide is a compassionate, practical, and deeply reassuring guide for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Written by social gerontologist, public health, and dementia expert Dr. Donna de Levante Raphael, this book meets caregivers exactly where they are confused, exhausted, grieving, and determined to do the best they can.

Inside this book, you will learn how to:

- Understand what's happening before and after the diagnosis

- Navigate difficult conversations with doctors, family members, and loved ones

- Communicate more effectively to reduce frustration and challenging behaviors

- Protect your loved one from identity theft, safety risks, and emergencies

- Manage sleep problems, nutrition, holidays, travel, and daily routines

- Support children and grandchildren affected by the diagnosis

- Build a strong care team and avoid abusive or unqualified caregivers

- Care for yourself-without guilt-so you can survive and sustain the journey

- Prepare thoughtfully for end-of-life decisions with dignity and compassion

This book is for:

- Spouses, partners, adult children, and family caregivers

- Long-distance caregivers

- First-time caregivers who feel unprepared

- Experienced caregivers seeking clarity, reassurance, and better strategies

- Anyone who wants to care with confidence, dignity, and love

"You may not have chosen this journey, but you don't have to walk it alone." - Donna

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8C1SG46
• ISBN13: 9798256137410
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Braintific LLC
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"