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When a parent with dementia can no longer care for a beloved pet on her own, this workbook walks you through the decision step by step: whether she can keep the animal with the right help, and how to re-home it with care and dignity if the time comes.
Inside the workbook, readers will find:
- The pet check: A visit-by-visit log for the animal’s weight, food, water, litter box and vet care, so the decision rests on evidence instead of worry.
- Red flags that can’t wait: The situations that call for a temporary home this week, and exactly what to do about each one.
- The task-sharing planner: A fill-in worksheet that splits every weekly pet chore into she does it safely, someone else could, and nobody is doing it, so you can see where help is needed.
- Fall-safety walk-through: Where pets create tripping hazards at home, and simple changes to feeding spots, sleeping spots and walks.
- Choosing the new home: A worksheet for listing the people who know the pet by name, plus a pet-routine handoff sheet for the new caregiver.
- The conversation: What to say, what to avoid, and how to plan the goodbye so it fits her.
- One shared answer: A fill-in card for the single sentence every family member, aide and neighbor uses when she asks where her pet is.
- Replacing the routine: A planner for filling the time of day the pet anchored, with pet visits, therapy-dog programs, bird watching, and comfort pets for later stages.
- The first two weeks: A daily tracker for her mood, appetite and sleep after the change, with clear guidance on when to call her doctor.
- Family planning pages: Space for siblings to agree on roles, plus a reminder to bring any will or legal questions about the pet to an elder law attorney.
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Important Disclaimer: Keeping the Bond: A Workbook for Families Facing Pets and Dementia is written by Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S., a retired occupational therapist. It provides general educational information and practical planning tools for families caring for an older adult with memory changes. It does not diagnose any condition, and it is not a substitute for individualized advice from a qualified professional.
