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Caring for a loved one with dementia is overwhelming. Finding the right tools shouldn't be. Most caregivers don't know what technology exists to help them and they don't have the time or energy to figure it out. Caring Smarter: Tools and Tech for the Alzheimer's Journey is a compassionate, practical guide written by a devoted daughter who walked this road herself. This book gathers essential caregiving tools and technology into one practical, easy-to-use guide for families navigating dementia. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother through every stage of Alzheimer's dementia, Elaine Johnson offers clear, real-life advice and a consolidated resource of the most helpful technology, safety tools, and caregiver strategies available today. Whether you're just noticing early memory changes or you're deep into hands-on caregiving, this book provides straightforward, actionable guidance, including: GPS trackers and safety tools for wandering and driving concerns Smartphones, simplified communication devices, Alexa, and video calling to stay connecte Medication reminders, pill dispensers, and monitoring options to reduce missed doses Smart home tools such as thermostats, door locks, cameras, and motion sensors for added safety Kitchen and bathroom adaptations to prevent falls, fires, and everyday hazards A Lifeline for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers This is more than a technology guide - it's a handbook for real caregiving. With honesty, warmth, and clarity, Elaine shares what truly helped, what didn't, and how to recognize when a tool is no longer working. An Excellent, Thoughtful Gift for Caregivers Caring Smarter makes a meaningful gift for: Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers Adult children supporting aging parents Friends or coworkers newly navigating caregiving Hospice teams, support groups, and church ministries wishing to help families It's a gift that says: ""You don't have to figure this out alone.""

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