The Caregiver’s Advocate Vol. 2 is an important resource that underscores letting caregivers know they are not alone. The helpful information shared through storytelling from all walks of caregiving life is quite universal and will resonate with all caregivers, helping to give solace and hope.”
– Mary Lou Falcone, author, I Didn’t See it Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia
As a caregiver for more than 20 years, first with my mom and now with my wife, who is in the late stages of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, I found The Caregiver’s Advocate to be a handy tool. I wish I had it back then, while I tried to navigate the maze of being a caregiver by reading numerous books on the subject. This book has all the different aspects of caring for someone and more. As my journey continues, I will now have this book to reference moving forward. The different contributors to this great book have varied backgrounds and thus bring unique perspectives to this ever-changing and increasingly challenging landscape.
– Anthony Copeland-Parker, author, Running All Over the World, Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer’s
The Caregiver’s Advocate Vol. 2 is full of stories and strategies that will help every caregiver. The authors of this book deliver compassion, knowledge and sage advice to help the growing number of families who struggle with caregiving responsibilities.
– Aaron Blight, EdD, founder of Caregiving Kinetics, and assistant professor of public health at Shenandoah University
The Caregiver’s Advocate Vol.2 is an honest heartfelt representation of multiple aspects of caregiving in its 22 chapters. As in reality, the journey is different for each family; for every caregiver. The more a caregiver hears from others, the more there can be understanding that one’s own caregiving circumstance, while unique, has common threads which are woven into a quilt from which all can learn. Each chapter contains a different nuance that allows the reader to appreciate its author’s perspective. A plus is at the chapter’s conclusion, there is a picture and bio of its author along with contact information and resources. Thus, it is not just a personal storybook, it serves as a rich resource with the opportunity to connect with the author including on social media.
– Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, founder and president, The American Association of Caregiving Youth
As both a neurologist who provides care for persons diagnosed with dementia, and a son who cared for two parents living with Alzheimer’s, I have become very familiar with available caregiver resources, gleaning knowledge for personal use and to recommend to others. In The Caregiver’s Advocate Vol.2, Debbie DeMoss Compton and her team of co-authors have succeeded in creating one of the best caregiver guides currently available. Authors—all with personal caregiving experience—share their stories followed by strategies utilized to navigate both the downfalls and uplifts inherent to the journey, and have done so with honesty, compassion, and authenticity. I plan to recommend this resource widely in my practice.
– Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, neurologist with the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, and co-author, A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable resource for navigating the caregiving experience
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2025
Debbie DeMoss Compton has once again collected a knowledgeable and caring group of experts to help guide overwhelmed caregivers. She and her co-authors not only invite readers into their own caregiving journeys, they generously share the hard-earned fixes, solutions, and coping techniques they’ve discovered along the way. The encouragement and empathy in these chapters may not be the first thing an overwhelmed caregiver is searching for in a book, but it’s a welcome balm we sometimes forget we need, and reminds us that we are not alone in this experience. ~ Carol Hillegas
OMG this book should be in all primary care offices and available to all children, parents and any caregiver.
The format of this book is phenomenal, such a great way to introduce different stories/scenarios. Personalized experiences, we can all see ourself in someone else’s story. I have found some wonderful advice to help my own patients that are dealing with an aging parent, spouse or family member. Each and every chapter is a wealth of information. I have particularly enjoyed the RESOURCES chapter, it has more information that I even knew about.
The beauty of this book is that it can also be helpful for anyone who is experiencing personal terminal/chronic illness or helping a loved one through this journey, though the book is intended for dementia patients. I found the chapter of the father whose daughter contracted herpes encephalitis to be quite moving. The chapter on driving is excellent and helpful, each chapter is well written. This book should have been published years ago, really very insightful and helpful for EVERYONE, sooner or later we will all walk down this path.
I want to purchase several copies and will have an “office copy” in the waiting room.
Thank you for having me evaluate this book it is really a treasure.
Best,
Dr Mariali Garcia MD,FACE