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Who is a caregiver?
A caregiver is anyone who is called upon to care for the needs of another. It might be as little as knowing that you need to call Dad a couple of times a week to make sure he is okay, or perhaps you are bringing meals to someone and taking them to doctor's appointments. Then there are the full-time caregivers who have dedicated their lives to the complete care of another. This book is dedicated to all of you who care about someone...
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What choices were right, what choices were wrong, and how can she now help those whose journey is just beginning. She clearly and wisely explains that in Alzheimer's there are no "right" ways, no "best" decisions, no "perfect" answers. The Return Journey is the result of Sue's personal journals during her mother's 8-year illness and her correspondence with other caregivers kind enough to share their innermost feelings and emotions. Their stories provide...
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Chemotherapy Treatment: Comforting Gift Book For Patients Coping With CancerThis relaxing book is a quick reference for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer.It includes valuable advice, personal testimonies, wise sayings, prayers for healing and salvation, uplifting Bible scriptures, and tips on applying such ideas. It can be read during chemo or at home.Sometimes, we just don't know what to say to someone undergoing treatment and so,this book...
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Remember Me? is an award-winning guidebook for owners of dogs who are losing their mental faculties as they age, and the story of a dog and owner who retained their bond through this most difficult situation. If you have an aging dog, Remember Me? will give you the information you need to weather the difficult condition and give your dog the most fulfilling life possible. In Remember Me?, you will learn:About the symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction,...
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Hundreds of millions of people around the globe care for loved ones who are ill, disabled, elderly or a special-needs child. Despite compassion and commitment, caregiving is stressful and takes a toll on body and mind; heart and soul; on finances, family and work life.
This 2nd Edition of The Caregiver's Guide to Self-Care: Help for Your Caregiving Journey is packed with sensible self-care strategies and effective solutions for your problems with...
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Healing and Cancer strives to bring the concepts of healing and whole person care further into health care delivery so that people with cancer feel better and live longer.
This important book places the concepts, science, delivery tools, and access to further resources for whole person care into the hands of cancer care teams for use with patients and caregivers.
These days, cancer care generally focuses on attacking and killing the cancer...
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What image does the word orphanage conjure up in your mind? A sunny scene of carefree children at play in the grounds of a large ivy-clad house? Or a forbidding grey edifice whose cowering inmates were ruled over with a rod of iron by a stern, starched matron? In Children's Homes, Peter Higginbotham explores the history of the institutions in Britain that were used as a substitute for children’s natural homes. From the Tudor times to the present...
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We were living the perfect life. That is, until my husband was diagnosed with Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma. That's cancer to the layperson. This is the personal story of one couple's experience with cancer, from diagnosis and treatment, to remission and recovery, to reoccurrence.
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Life can change in an instant. Even when the water seems calm, you can be thrown suddenly into the unfamiliar storm of caregiving.
Most people will serve as a caregiver at some point in their lives, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. Despite how common the experience is, it's difficult to find quick, easy, and practical advice to help you survive the never-ending stress of caring for a loved one.
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As our loved ones age, their ability to perform daily activities may be signicantly affected. Thissubchapter explores the various ways in which aging can impact the daily activities of theelderly and offers insights and strategies to address these challenges. Targeted at caregivers,nurses, baby boomers, and grown children, this chapter aims to provide valuable information andguidance for those involved in homecare for the elderly.
11) Unbreakable Caregiver: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Support Network, Self-Care, and Preventing B
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Are you caring for a loved one with mental illness and struggling to cope? Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn for help?
In "Unbreakable Caregiver," you'll discover the power of building a support network and practicing self-care to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving and prevent burnout. Drawing on the latest research and real-life stories, this comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for finding and...
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Find out more about Traumatic Brain Injury through the eyes of a survivor. Learn about what it feels like to be looking from the inside out. Some of what you will read is not available in any other books.Once exposed to TBI, the family and partner normally take on the unrewarding role of caregiver, never considering for a second that they don't have any formal training. Diving headfirst into a situation they know very little about, they may find themselves...
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Are you overwhelmed and underprepared?Feeling confused or even guilty?Concerned that you could miss something?Don't have all the answers? Caregiving is a journey that can be both beautiful and frustrating (sometimes at the same time). The truth is it is devastating seeing someone you love sick, hurt or facing declining health. Care Coordination and patient advocacy is the guidance you need for the journey. Read and discover how to bring calm into...
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God Whispered "I've Got This" is a documentary of my real-life faith journey, where I tell my story as a caregiver. I share personal struggles when, at times, our lives were hanging on by a thread. Each time we thought we had risen to meet the challenge, we faced a new health battle just around the corner.I speak to the many emotions I experienced as a caregiver while watching my loved one heroically fight each battle with determination and relentless...
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Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But, fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved ones, despite the stress and fatigue of caregiving.
In this comprehensive book, bestselling author Ann Kaiser Stearns explores the practical and personal challenges of both caregiving and successful aging. She couples findings from the latest research with powerful insights and problem-solving tips to help...
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Early in the pandemic, medical personnel were our front lines. What was that like? Through stories, art, and poetry, Canadian health-care workers from across the country recount their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The contributors to The COVID Journals share the determination and fear they felt as they watched the crisis unfold, giving us an inside view of their lives at a time when care itself was redefined from moment to moment. Their narratives,...
17) The Essentials- Golden Rule Healthcare: The Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Exceptional Inpatient Quali
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In 'THE ESSENTIALS: Golden Rule Healthcare,' embark on a transformative journey into the heart of patient-centered care. With a blend of wisdom drawn from seasoned professionals and personal insights, this guide illuminates the path to delivering exceptional inpatient quality care. Discover practical strategies and timeless principles rooted in empathy, compassion, and respect, all encapsulated within,The Golden Rule of Healthcare. Whether you're...
18) Gray Matter: Why You Must Safeguard Your Aged Relatives So That They Can Live Happily After Retired
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Safeguarding the aged is such an important concept - a gray matter. An entire life's career spent working in a nursing care home, or residential care home, may not be enough to guarantee an error-free, litigation-free caregiving. Besides, we all desire to grow old. Hence, we may at some period in our lives need help with assisted living. Therefore, this book is for you who need to refresh your mind about caring for your aged relatives - nay, about...
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Care for yourself while caring for a loved one with diabetes
Taking care of someone with diabetes can be tiring and emotionally draining at times. As a caregiver, you may overlook your own health and well-being because you're so focused on your loved one. This book helps empower you to be an attentive caregiver for your friend or family member with diabetes-while also taking good care of yourself.
Give your loved one the support they need with...
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Caregiving is a journey of compassion, walking alongside someone coping with illness or disability or the effects of aging. Even though it's one of the most important jobs anyone can ever do, caregiving often takes a surprising toll on the caregiver's body, mind, and spirit. If you're a caregiver feeling confused, overwhelmed, or stressed out to the point of burnout or bailout, you're not alone. Many caregivers experience grief, anxiety, guilt, and...
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