The Caregivers Yoga: Discovering Flexibility, Patience, and Humor When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Feeling exhausted from caregiving? You’re not alone.Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most loving—and emotionally draining—roles you’ll ever take on. It can leave you feeling invisible, depleted, and unsure of how to keep going.If you're a daughter, granddaughter, spouse, or friend supporting a loved one through dementia, The Caregiver’s Yoga offers the strength, humor, and practical encouragement you need.A heartfelt, real-life guide to dementia caregiving—infused with yoga, patience, and compassion.Written by Porter Montgomery, a granddaughter-turned-caregiver, this book is filled with honest stories, hard-won lessons, and gentle mindset shifts drawn from the world of yoga. It’s not a book about poses—it’s about how to breathe, bend, and stay grounded even when caregiving feels like too much.Inside, you’ll discover:Real-life caregiver stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel deeply seenSimple yoga-inspired breathing techniques to ease anxiety and burnoutTools to cope with grief, guilt, and the emotional toll of dementiaMindful reflections to help you reconnect with yourselfEncouragement to care for your loved one without losing yourself in the processThis paperback edition is perfect for highlighting, journaling, and revisiting as you move through your caregiving journey. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a caregiver in your life—especially when paired with the Caregiver’s Yoga Companion Journal.Ideal for:Family caregivers navigating Alzheimer’s or dementiaReaders of The 36-Hour Day and Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s SoulEmotional wellness and self-care advocatesCaregiver support groups and therapy settingsAlso available: The Caregiver’s Yoga Companion JournalA guided journal for daily reflection, stress relief, and personal healing—designed to pair perfectly with this book. Read more