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FreeWhat to say in 5 of the hardest moments
The Calm-Down Cheat Sheet
What to say, and what never to say, in five of the hardest moments. Print it for the fridge.
Start hereKnow what to say in 40 hard moments
Stop the Chaos!
What to say and do to defuse 40 challenging dementia behaviors.
A plan for sundowning and sleepless nights
Stop the 3 A.M. Madness!
What to say and do to end sundowning, night wandering and sleepless nights.
Make the home safer, room by room
Stop the Falls!
An occupational therapist's room-by-room plan to prevent falls and injuries at home.
A plan for your own stress and exhaustion
Stop the Burnout!
The caregiver's survival manual for stress, guilt and exhaustion.
Protect the money and the legal papers
Stop the Money Mistakes!
Scams, impulsive spending, legal papers and taking over the finances.
All five manuals, one for each hard part
The Five-Book Collection
All five manuals: behaviors, nights, falls, your own stress and money.
10-minute routines that ease restlessness
Move to Calm
Three 10-minute routines that ease restlessness and agitation.
One simple activity for every day
30-Day Brain Engagement Calendar
A simple activity for every day of the month.
Stronger legs and safer walking
New Dementia Action Manual
Simple daily exercises for stronger legs, better balance and safer walking.
The exact words for the hardest moments
Say This, Not That
The words for the hardest moments: “I want to go home”, accusations, the same question again.
Bathing, dressing and medications without the fight
Care Without the Fight
Bathing, dressing, toileting and medications when the answer is no.
A calmer evening and a better night
Calmer Evenings, Better Nights
Late-day agitation, night wandering and getting sleep back.
Fix the biggest fall hazards in one afternoon
Fall-Proof the Home in One Afternoon
A room-by-room walk-through with an occupational therapist's eye.
Fill the day so boredom doesn't turn into trouble
A Good Day on Purpose
Simple activities that cut the behaviors boredom causes.
Protect your own energy, and the money
Protect Yourself and the Money
Your own energy, asking for help, and the legal and money papers.
Daily exercises for walking and strength
Stronger Legs, Steadier Steps
Simple daily exercises for leg strength, balance and safer walking.
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Questions
Are these physical books?
No. Everything here is digital. Books and guides are PDFs you can read on any phone, tablet or computer, or print.
How do I get what I buy?
Your downloads open right after you pay, and the link is also emailed to you.
Can I buy more than one thing at once?
Each tool has its own checkout. On the Stop the Chaos! checkout page you can add the full five-book collection to the same order.
Is anything a subscription?
No. You pay once for each tool.
What if it doesn't help?
Stop the Chaos! has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read the guarantee.
Is this medical advice?
No. These tools are education from an occupational therapist. They do not replace your doctor or care team.