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The Proactive Caregiver: Stop Reacting to Life, Start Living Proactivly

Author : Jessica Lizel Cannon
Publisher : Cannon Light Media, LLC.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (851 download)

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Download or read book The Proactive Caregiver: Stop Reacting to Life, Start Living Proactivly written by Jessica Lizel Cannon and published by Cannon Light Media, LLC.. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Proactive Caregiver book will inspire caregivers surrounded by the darkness of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm with the light of acceptance and empowerment. It will encourage you to be a healthier caregiver and teach you to appreciate the role model you have become as a caregiver for your children, causing a cultural shift. This book is for caregivers of all ages, with loved ones living with Dementia or suspecting behavioral changes. Jessica shares her journey of caring for her mother, who lives with mixed Dementia, including FTD coupled with Bipolar Manic Depression Disorder. Behind their denial and avoidance, the Spirit waited patiently to begin transforming both of them. Throughout Jessica’s transformation, she discovered the reactive pitfalls many caregivers experience. With Spiritual guidance, Jessica’s transformation resulted in becoming The Proactive Caregiver. You, too, can learn to be proactive rather than reactive as you join her on this journey. Stop reacting to life and start creating a better quality of life while living guilt-free and shame-free. The Proactive Caregiver book will inform, educate, and encourage you to embrace the emotional challenges by allowing personal growth to transform and enrich your life. When your loved ones begin to lose time and memories or become combative, you must be prepared to step into their world with non-threatening and graceful manners. Your relationship with your loved one may prevent this from happening. So what do we do? How do we begin to dig into our lives to promote positive change and become healthier caregivers throughout the process? Jessica wasted so much energy trying to be strong for the family by hiding pain and suffering, which inevitably made her sick and depressed. Find out how to listen to the gentle whispers of guidance and become a Proactive Caregiver too.

The Proactive Caregiver

Author : Jessica Lizel Cannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (851 download)

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Download or read book The Proactive Caregiver written by Jessica Lizel Cannon and published by . This book was released on 2022-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Proactive Caregiver book will inspire caregivers surrounded by the darkness of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm with the light of acceptance and empowerment. It will encourage you to be a healthier caregiver and teach you to appreciate the role model you have become as a caregiver for your children, causing a cultural shift. This book is for caregivers of all ages, with loved ones living with Dementia or suspecting behavioral changes. Jessica shares her journey of caring for her mother, who lives with mixed Dementia, including FTD coupled with Bipolar Manic Depression Disorder. Behind their denial and avoidance, the Spirit waited patiently to begin transforming both of them. Throughout Jessica's transformation, she discovered the reactive pitfalls many caregivers experience. With Spiritual guidance, Jessica's transformation resulted in becoming The Proactive Caregiver. You, too, can learn to be proactive rather than reactive as you join her on this journey. Stop reacting to life and start creating a better quality of life while living guilt-free and shame-free. The Proactive Caregiver book will inform, educate, and encourage you to embrace the emotional challenges by allowing personal growth to transform and enrich your life. When your loved ones begin to lose time and memories or become combative, you must be prepared to step into their world with non-threatening and graceful manners. Your relationship with your loved one may prevent this from happening. So what do we do? How do we begin to dig into our lives to promote positive change and become healthier caregivers throughout the process? Jessica wasted so much energy trying to be strong for the family by hiding pain and suffering, which inevitably made her sick and depressed. Find out how to listen to the gentle whispers of guidance and become a Proactive Caregiver too.

The Proactive Journey Volume 1

Author : Jessica Lizel Cannon
Publisher : Cannon Light Media, LLC.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Proactive Journey Volume 1 written by Jessica Lizel Cannon and published by Cannon Light Media, LLC.. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2016 Jessica Lizel Cannon stepped away from a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to become a full-time caregiver for her mother. Blogging became a way to help cope with the daily stresses as she navigated a new landscape of compliance, medical journals, and evolving limitations with activities of daily living. After meeting more and more caregivers of all ages also seeking this information, Jessica realized her passion for writing could not only become a new career but also created the platform to start a podcast. Helping others find the light on their journey after feeling the pressures from the dark is of great importance to her. In The Proactive Journey Volume 1, you can read about those first steps into the world of caring for a loved one with mixed dementia. You will also discover, as Jessica did, some valuable tips to help you along your way.

Become an Informed Caregiver

Author : Deanne Morgan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781535313728
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Become an Informed Caregiver written by Deanne Morgan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-29 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're "it." You're a caregiver - completely responsible for a parent, spouse, or friend. All the things you need to know and do, the paperwork you're getting, and the requests for information are overwhelming. Become an Informed Caregiver: What You Should Know When Caring for an Aging Loved One, explains what you need to know (and why) and how to get organized. You'll learn what (and who) to ask about your loved one's:* Health* Medical care* Housing situation* Finances* Transportation needs* Personal property* End-of-life wishesThis book will reduce the frustration, time, chaos, and unknowns that go along with caregiving. If you're ready to be a proactive caregiver, this book is for you.

Caregiver Important Information

Author : Michelle Bever
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book Caregiver Important Information written by Michelle Bever and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregiver Important Information is all about sharing information to caregivers and those who are now placed in that position to help those in need. This information is from the point of a family member who had to step in and learn about medications, therapies, and making sure people were doing their jobs. Your family member is precious and should be treated as such.

The Caregiving Trap

Author : Pamela D. Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781630475352
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (753 download)

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Download or read book The Caregiving Trap written by Pamela D. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Caregiving Trap" combines the authentic life and professional experience of Pamela D. Wilson, who provides recommendations for overwhelmed and frustrated caregivers who themselves may one day need care. "The Caregiving Trap" includes stories about Pamela's actual personal and professional experience along with end of chapter exercises to support caregivers. Common caregiving issues include: A sense of duty and obligation to provide care that damages family relationships Emotional and financial challenges resulting in denial of care needs Ignorance of predictive events that result in situations of crises or harm Delayed decision making and lack of planning resulting in limited choices Minimum standards of care supporting the need for advocacy

The Proactive Journey: Volume 2

Author : Jessica Lizel Cannon
Publisher : Cannon Light Media, LLC.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Proactive Journey: Volume 2 written by Jessica Lizel Cannon and published by Cannon Light Media, LLC.. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2016 Jessica Lizel Cannon stepped away from a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to become a full-time caregiver for her mother. Blogging became a way to help cope with the daily stresses as she navigated a new landscape of compliance, medical journals, and evolving limitations with activities of daily living. Researching about the brain, gut, and heart-led Jessica on a transformative path to help others understand actions that could lead them down a path towards living with dementia. The podcast gave Jessica a platform to share her story with others as a catapult towards creating a cultural shift. The more comfortable Jessica became with her role as caregiver, the more her soul purpose emerged to educate and empower others. In The Proactive Journey Volume 2, you can read about Stages of Dementia and challenges to diagnosis, fighting situational depression, and the evolving journey with Jessica and her Mother. You will also discover, as Jessica did, some valuable tips to help you invest, approach family dynamics, avoid several pitfalls caregivers experience with the broken industry of assisted living, among other topics.

Patient Safety and Quality

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Caring for the Caregiver

Author : Linda Sage
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781974635658
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Caring for the Caregiver written by Linda Sage and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Care giving professionals are notoriously poor at looking after themselves; they give part of themselves everyday, see people at their lowest and most vulnerable. As well as being exposed to the physical trauma, they deal with acute psychological distress on a daily basis; their own and of others. Learning to still follow your dreams and have personal goals, many just put their life on a back burner and let others take over. This is a dangerous trait, as it leads to unhappiness, stress, discontentment and burnout. Many great people are leaving all areas of caring, because they feel they are running on empty. Giving excuses and blame for this to others, will not change anything. Take charge of your life, your choices and your outcomes. This to a carer will sound selfish, but in reality; what is going to happen to your patients when you are absent minded, make mistakes, get upset or angry, when you burnout and are no longer able to care for yourself, or them. Looking after yourself is not a luxury - it is a necessity, being resilient, knowing your boundaries and learning to say no, are fundamental for your wellbeing and for your patients. Learn how to off load self sabotaging thoughts, beliefs and habits. Choose what internal and external baggage you carry with you. Dump outdated thoughts, replace them with a more positive, protective and proactive outlook, to achieve better outcomes. Caring for the wellbeing of others is a fundamental part of you, but learning to care about yourself seems to take a lot of work. Seeing your needs, wants and desires as equal to everyone else, is a must. By keep giving small pieces of yourself to everyone else, when do you have time, energy or inclination to give to yourself? Compassion Fatigue is not acknowledge in the Northern Hemisphere, but the feeling of running on empty is undoubtedly known to all professions, volunteers and home carers. It is a silent killer, a demon that will take you emotionally, psychologically and physically to exhaustion. There are ways for you to feel better, to learn to love yourself and to live the life you desire and deserve, as well as giving to others. You have to take control and get rid of outdated thoughts, beliefs and habits. To be not just the best professional you can be, but the best person for you and for others.

The Empowered Caregiver

Author : Linda Fodrini-Johnson
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN 13 : 1632994267
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (329 download)

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Download or read book The Empowered Caregiver written by Linda Fodrini-Johnson and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking responsibility for the healthcare, safety, and financial affairs of our parents as they near the end of their life is an immense undertaking and comes with challenges, logistics, and stresses that we don’t always know how to navigate. We want to provide the best care we can and make the right decisions for our parents, but we need tips, tools, and education around this and help and encouragement as we do it. The Empowered Caregiver is a pocket support guide specifically designed to provide you with strategies and solutions for caring for your aging parents. It offers useful interventions to frame your thinking, help you manage difficult situations, and reduce your stress as your parents decline and need greater assistance. In this book, you’ll find quick ideas that you can immediately apply, easy-to-view lists, scripts to use for tough conversations, examples of questions to ask doctors and lawyers, and other resources, all rooted in author Linda Fodrini-Johnson’s deep understanding of aging and life transitions and her 30+ years as a therapist, counselor, and certified geriatric care manager. It’s organized by topic, so you can quickly flip to the information you need most, and it covers all aspects of eldercare, answering questions you didn’t even know you had with compassion and experience. Whether you’re an adult child whose parents are aging, an eldercare beginner who doesn’t know where to start, someone who is emotionally impacted by the decline of a loved one, a family member of an elder with dementia, or someone seeking expert advice on how to handle their parents’ affairs, this book will empower you with the insights, advice, and support you need. The Empowered Caregiver is an essential companion you can keep at your side and a must-read for anyone with aging parents. You’ll learn how to improve life for your parents, your family, and yourself.

Already Toast

Author : Kate Washington
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807011754
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Already Toast written by Kate Washington and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of one woman’s struggle to care for her seriously ill husband—and a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Already Toast shows how all-consuming caregiving can be, how difficult it is to find support, and how the social and literary narratives that have long locked women into providing emotional labor also keep them in unpaid caregiving roles. When Kate Washington and her husband, Brad, learned that he had cancer, they were a young couple: professionals with ascending careers, parents to two small children. Brad’s diagnosis stripped those identities away: he became a patient and she his caregiver. Brad’s cancer quickly turned aggressive, necessitating a stem-cell transplant that triggered a massive infection, robbing him of his eyesight and nearly of his life. Kate acted as his full-time aide to keep him alive, coordinating his treatments, making doctors’ appointments, calling insurance companies, filling dozens of prescriptions, cleaning commodes, administering IV drugs. She became so burned out that, when she took an online quiz on caregiver self-care, her result cheerily declared: “You’re already toast!” Through it all, she felt profoundly alone, but, as she later learned, she was in fact one of millions: an invisible army of family caregivers working every day in America, their unpaid labor keeping our troubled healthcare system afloat. Because our culture both romanticizes and erases the realities of care work, few caregivers have shared their stories publicly. As the baby-boom generation ages, the number of family caregivers will continue to grow. Readable, relatable, timely, and often raw, Already Toast—with its clear call for paying and supporting family caregivers—is a crucial intervention in that conversation, bringing together personal experience with deep research to give voice to those tasked with the overlooked, vital work of caring for the seriously ill.

CareGivers ScareTakers

Author : Jacklyn Ryan
Publisher : Caregivers Scaretakers
ISBN 13 : 9781737280705
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book CareGivers ScareTakers written by Jacklyn Ryan and published by Caregivers Scaretakers. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know if your trusted caregiver is ripping off your parents? What can you do to protect your loved ones? How can you find the best qualified caregiver? Families struggled to find dependable, trusted care. These true stories are but a glimpse that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers. Through these stories, you will learn to identify subtle hints that expose a dishonest caregiver. You'll discover Resources, tips on hiring and managing your caregiver and some basic estate planning questions are included. More than $37 billion is stolen each year because of the financial exploitation of seniors, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies. Some states don't require caregivers to be fingerprinted, background-checking and/or drug-tested! Who can you trust? Agencies charge their clients around $20 per hour but only pay caregivers $12 per hour. Why would a caregiver want to take that job when they can get $15 per hour in a different industry? Raising the bar on caregivers will raise the bar on the quality of care.

The Caregiving Zone

Author : Peggy Flynn
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595406491
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Caregiving Zone written by Peggy Flynn and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ".a unique opportunity to learn about caregiving from a true veteran and practitioner of the art." -Jon D. Kaiser, M.D., Physician and Author of Healing HIV Coping with illness and dying is a challenge. How do we allocate resources? What are the rights and responsibilities of the sick and those tending them? Can the burdens of caregiving be blessings in disguise? In The Caregiving Zone, Peggy Flynn, founder and director of The Good Death Institute, describes the everyday challenges of caregiving. She encourages us to think about illness and death as incontrovertible realities that can be anticipated and made less burdensome for everyone involved. "Death is hard, but it doesn't have to be hideous." Using personal stories and reflections, Ms. Flynn illuminates life "in the Zone" with understanding and empathy. She suggests that individuals and families "take charge of the inevitable" by confronting their fears and preparing for illness and death before events overtake them. She envisions "a program designed for families or groups of friends who want to be proactive about the inevitable." The Caregiving Zone illustrates how both giving and receiving care can provide opportunities and rewards in addition to burdens. Sometimes, with insight, information and compassion, the benefits can outweigh the costs.

The Invisible Patient: the Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers

Author : Annalee Kruger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (658 download)

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Download or read book The Invisible Patient: the Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers written by Annalee Kruger and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can caregivers fulfill their role as a caregiver without losing themselves in the process? Fulfilling the role of family caregiver is hard work, even if chosen willingly as an act of love to another. While the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of caregiving is well documented, the high level of self-love and self-care required within the caregiver to successfully put the needs of others first without self-destructing is not. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience for all involved, but the stress of being a caregiver can lead to burnout and exhaustion and, in some cases, financial peril IF an Aging Plan is not in place. Consequently, the stress involved in caregiving causes caregivers to put themselves and their well-being in the background and focus on their needs last. Contributing to the level of stress is the fact that many caregivers are financially contributing to their aging loved ones' needs while also caring for that loved one. All this ongoing self-sacrifice causes a phenomenon known as compassion fatigue, leading caregivers to become the "invisible patient." In The Invisible Patient, senior care advisor and caregiver advocate Annalee Kruger teaches caretakers how to appreciate the blessings of being a caregiver while also looking after themselves. It is not a luxury for caregivers to practice strong self-care -- it is a necessity. Caregiving can be a positive experience IF families better understand aging, understand the disease their loved one has, learn how to improve family communication, and have an Aging Plan. The Invisible Patient provides inspiration, encouragement, and step-by-step guidance to ease the caregiving journey. Kruger leaves no stone unturned, providing personal anecdotes and scenarios about the caregiving process, and includes numerous references and resources in this guide to caring for the caregiver.

How to Always Know What to Do

Author : James Lilly
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book How to Always Know What to Do written by James Lilly and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unlock the secrets to confident and compassionate caregiving with our empowering guide, 'Always Knowing What to Do: A Personal Guide to Caregivers.' This transformative book is your indispensable companion on the journey of caregiving, offering a roadmap to navigate the complexities with grace and resilience. Discover the art of proactive caregiving as we guide you through the essential steps of understanding and meeting the unique needs of your care recipient. From creating personalized care plans and mastering time management to building a robust support network and honing effective communication skills, this book equips you with the tools to excel in your caregiving role. Dive into practical strategies for problem-solving, adaptability, and emotional well-being, ensuring you not only survive but thrive in the face of challenges. Navigate legal and financial considerations with confidence, and embrace self-care practices that will rejuvenate your spirit and prevent burnout. With real-life anecdotes, expert insights, and a compassionate approach, this guide becomes a trusted companion, offering guidance on transitions, end-of-life care, and leaving a lasting positive impact on your care recipient. Are you ready to transform your caregiving experience? 'Always Knowing What to Do' is not just a book; it's your ally, providing actionable advice, valuable resources, and a sense of community for caregivers. Whether you're just starting your caregiving journey or seeking inspiration for the road ahead, this book is a must-read for anyone dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they care for."

The Mindful Caregiver

Author : Nancy L. Kriseman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442223553
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book The Mindful Caregiver written by Nancy L. Kriseman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregiving can be enormously challenging, terrifically rewarding, and potentially draining. Caregivers often wonder how they will navigate the tumultuous waters of caregiving and not lose themselves completely. The Mindful Caregiver highlights two major approaches to help transform the journey: adopting a practice of mindfulness, which helps caregivers become more self-aware and fully present with the person with whom they are caring, and honoring “the spirit-side” of caregiving which offers new ways of connecting to one another. These approaches take into account not just the needs of the care recipient, but also the needs of the caregiver and other people in his/her life. Remembering to care for oneself when someone else is in great need can be difficult, but with the suggestions and tips in this book, any caregiver can cultivate routines and practices that benefit everyone. Solutions that caregivers can use in their day to day routines are provided, so caregivers who use them can feel more empowered and hopeful. Using real stories throughout, Nancy Kriseman offers self-care exercises and addresses a wide variety of subjects such as setting realistic expectations, making the best possible decisions, advocating effectively, and evaluating available resources and services. The Mindful Caregiver provides inspiration, encouragement, and guidance for finding ease in the caregiving journey. By emphasizing both mindfulness and the spiritual dimension, caregivers can reap the gifts of caregiving, appreciate the special moments, and find strength during the challenging times.

The Caregiving Years

Author : Denise M Brown
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book The Caregiving Years written by Denise M Brown and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-22 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caregiving Years helps you find your answers to these questions: Why me? Why now? What now? While other books focus on your family member or friend who needs your help and care, this book focuses just on you and what you need to manage the experience of caregiving. The handbook, now in its ninth edition, helps you feel better about your todays while helping you understand what you'll need for your tomorrows. You'll read what caregiving is really like but you'll also see that you will make it through. The last stage, The Godspeed Caregiver, nudges you to live your dream, a dream newly defined by your caregiving experience. The caregiving experience begins when you expect to care for a family member and ends about two years after caregiving ends. Because caregiving can be such a complicated experience, the handbook provides simple coping strategies, wrapped in a keyword and a purpose, to help in each stage. You carry each coping strategy into the next stage so you are armed with empowering tools. Each stage also includes action plans to guide you. The handbook tells the story of a family caregiver throughout the stages, as well as offers tips to help you navigate the bad days, the difficult decisions and the overwhelming emotions. You'll find articles which offer suggestions to give you courage when you venture out of the house after staying inside for too long, exercises to help you understand your limits and build your team, and quizzes to make you laugh, reset your perspective and remind you that you have solutions. The handbook will prompt you to be proactive so you'll be as ready as you can for what's next, and will show you how to create memories which will comfort you later. Readers say: "A masterpiece." "Absolutely terrific. You really have captured the stages well, very very well... This is a fabulous resource for caregivers." Denise originally developed the stages of caregiving in 1997 and regularly revises the concept and its insights to ensure its relevances for today's family caregivers. She presents the workshop, The Caregiving Years, at conferences in the United States and Canada.