Dementia support framework documented in book ‘The Adaptive Caregiver Model’
A dementia support framework has been documented in ‘The Adaptive Caregiver Model: Walking With, Not Ahead’ by Andy Baker and Meghan Earle.
The book is described as offering:
“A compassionate, practical approach to dementia care that puts the person before the diagnosis. Drawing on real-world experience, Andy Baker and Meghan Earle show caregivers how to adapt their communication, understanding, and support to meet each individual’s changing needs. Whether you’re a family member or care professional, this insightful guide provides the confidence and tools to build meaningful connections, reduce distress, and deliver truly person-centred care with empathy, dignity, and respect.”
Author Andy Baker says of the book:
“The inspiration for this book came from a lady living with dementia who died with a book in her hands. She had not been able to read for a long time, yet books still spoke to her through their texture, their scent, their familiarity. That image captured something profound: even when words fade, meaning, comfort, and connection can remain.
This book was written from that belief: People living with dementia deserve to be met where they are, with understanding, dignity, and care that adapts to the person, not just the diagnosis.”
A film from Andy Baker is available here: https://youtube.com/shorts/FMBhcNNBomw?si=zpDAuYdM84P9zZ-9
The book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1918283060