Cracking the Dementia Code: Creative Solutions to Cope with Changed Behaviours
by Karen Tyrell
About the Book
A NEW CREATIVE NON-DRUG APPROACH TO COPING WITH DEMENTIA
As exciting discoveries continue for Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, hope for a cure remains. In the meantime, day to day challenges continue for many families and caregivers.
Karen Tyrell offers her expertise to provide new insights on how to manage disruptive behaviours associated with dementia such as anxiety, aggression, and wandering. Her book delivers tools and case studies that support and demonstrate helpful approaches to dementia care. With clarity, Tyrell offers coherent strategies that show caregivers how they can crack the code to reduce stress while integrating effective solutions into their daily routine
“Karen’s passion and dedication towards helping those affected by dementia is remarkable. Her practical tips and methods will certainly benefit all caregivers who read it.”
Dr. Justin Davis, Scientific Director, nognz brain fitness
”..4 simple but thorough guide to understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and how to manage behaviours with dignity and grace.”
Wendy Scott, RN, Owner of Nurse Next Door, Burnaby/New Westminster/Tri-Cities
“Karen demonstrates keen insight and experience into behaviours relative to dementia. Her course content and teaching on this topic are sound and instructional Karen makes learning fun and engaging. Karen is truly passionate about her work with families and people with dementia.”
Cheryl Guenther, CDP, General Manager, The Royale-Paclflca Resort Retirement Residence/Lelsureworld Senior Care Corporation
Price: $23. 95
Publication date: Sep 10, 2013
226 pp. 5.5 x 8.5
About the Author
Karen Tyrell, CDP, CPCA is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Professional Consultant on Aging. Karen’s passion is making life easier for caregivers and for individuals with dementia. She worked in long-term care homes for fourteen years in the recreation department. From 2001-2009 she was highly involved in the day to day activities of the Alzheimer Society of Leeds-Grenville located in Brockville as Ontario Board President and also as Executive Director.
After moving to B.C. in 2009, Karen made her passion her profession by creating a consulting company called Personalized Dementia Solutions. As a dementia consultant, Karen uses her knowledge, skills and experience to generate creative non-pharmacological methods to help alleviate everyday challenges associated with dementia. Karen also provides educational workshops such as, “How to Maintain a Healthy Brain” and “Cracking the Dementia Code” for caregivers who are dealing with the behaviour difficulties associated with dementia.
For more information on Karen Tyrell please visit her website at www.dementiasolutions.ca, her Facebook page or her Twitter account @Dementia__Help.
Praise for ‘Cracking The Dementia Code’
“Karen’s passion and dedication towards helping those affected by dementia is remarkable. Her practical tips and methods will certainly benefit all caregivers who read it.”
Dr. Justin Davis, Scientific Director – Nognz Brain Fitness
“A simple, but thorough, guide to understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and how manage behaviours with dignity and grace.”
Wendy Scott, RN, Owner of Nurse Next Door – Burnaby/New Westminster/Tri-Cities“Karen Tyrell above all is a compassionate and dedicated healthcare specialist. Working with Alzheimer patients and their families is her calling. She is an effective communicator, sharing her skills through the Certified Dementia Practitioner training program and her “Cracking the Dementia Code” presentations. Karen continually displays a rare combination of integrity and professionalism while maintaining a great sense of humour. I fully support her and am pleased to offer my endorsement”
Mike Oakley, Owner of Home James Services for SeniorsWebsite – www.DementiaSolutions.ca
Blog – www.dementiasolutions.ca/blog/
Amazon Central Author Page: www.amazon.com/Karen-Tyrell/e/B00J08GBZG
I Wanted To Share My Concepts In Dementia Care – Interview with Author Karen Tyrell
Please share a bit about your journey to become a published author?
I wanted to share my concepts in dementia care with more people, so writing a book was in my plans. Then I was lead to Julie from another one of her authors. I worked with Julie through one-on-one coaching sessions and then with her team over a 6 month period to have my book published in September 2013.
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Please share a bit about your journey to become a published author?
I wanted to share my concepts in dementia care with more people, so writing a book was in my plans. Then I was lead to Julie from another one of her authors. I worked with Julie through one-on-one coaching sessions and then with her team over a 6 month period to have my book published in September 2013.
How does the writing process work for you? Do you schedule a time every day, work madly when inspiration hits or ?
When I write it is often related to working madly when inspired.
What did you find most difficult about the writing and publishing process? What was the easiest?
What I found most difficult was making the time to write and building confidence while going through the publishing and sharing of my published book – all while still trying to support my dementia clients with their distress. Easiest? I didn’t find anything about the process. Although, it was comforting knowing I had people with expertise supporting my adventure.
What title (or titles) have you released? Please include a short synopsis of what your book is (or books are) about.
Cracking the Dementia Code – Creative Solutions to Cope with Changed Behaviours.
Synopsis: In this book, Karen Tyrell shows caregivers how to ‘crack the code’ to reduce stress while integrating effective solutions into the day-to-day. Karen highlights the importance of becoming a detective when it comes to understanding behaviours associated with dementia. Using her expertise she provides new insights on how to manage behaviours such as anxiety, aggression and wandering.
Home Life Memories – A Therapeutic Colouring & Activity Book for Older Adults
Synopsis: A new fun interactive engagement tool for enhancing visits with older adults. It combines colouring, reminiscing, singing and cognitive exercises into one innovative way to enhance connectedness and help you get the most out of your visits with an older adult.
Do you have any new books in the planning or writing stage?
We are working on a 2nd Edition of Cracking the Dementia Code.
What would you like readers to know about you?
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about helping others. Since my early 20’s, my career has focused on assisting people affected by dementia. I want to see people living with dementia to have the best support possible from the caregivers in their lives. My book and workshops teach caregivers helpful practical strategies to help everyone live a life as happy and as stress free as possible.