Caregiving Both Ways
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-63353-984-6 (ISBN)
How to handle difficult decisions in caregiving.
Continued support and validation through all stages of care.
#1 New Release in Caregiving ─ Overcome the Language Barrier of DementiaWhen a parent, spouse, sibling, or loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your day can spiral into a never-ending series of tasks and attempts to communicate that leave you both frustrated. Instead of burning out, discover a new approach. When your loved one behaves differently than they used to, they’re just communicating in a new way. As caregivers, the most important thing we can do is learn that new language.
Navigate the caregiving relationship: In Caregiving Both Ways, Molly Wisniewski offers essential advice for getting to know your loved one and yourself during this new phase of life. Learn to balance your priorities, avoid burning out, and honor self-care. Molly will teach you how to navigate the difficult moments with techniques she’s mastered from years of experience working with people with dementia.
Prepare for each stage of care: Caregiving Both Ways is divided into two parts. First, learn how to care for your loved one with dementia and prioritize your new role as caregiver. Next, discover how to build a strong support system with help from professional caregivers and how to prepare for end-of-life care.
In Caregiving Both Ways, you’ll find worksheets, exercises, and essential tips for smart, empathetic caregiving. You'll learn how to:
Use non-medical interventions to reduce anxiety
Prioritize and make time for your own care and mental health
Identify triggers that may cause confusion in your loved one
Handle difficult medical decisions
Provide support and validation through all stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia
Readers who turned to Alzheimer’s books like The 36-Hour Day, When Reasoning No Longer Works, and Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey will love the compassionate approach of Caregiving Both Ways.
Molly Wisniewski is a freelance writer and consultant in the aging services. She received her M.A. in the Management of Aging Services at the Erickson School, UMBC. She has over ten years experience working with seniors in a variety of settings including Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Public Policy, and Consumer Advocacy. She began her career with a mentor dedicated to the teaching of Resident Rights and a strong advocate for the quality of life and care for seniors living in nursing homes. As an activity professional, she is continuously humbled by the joy, kindness, and compassion individuals living with dementia have in their heart and their willingness to share this love with all those they meet. Her mission is to help caregivers cultivate the same type of relationships with the older adults living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in their life. Her blog the Upside to Aging is dedicated to sharing an alternative and more positive side to aging.
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
Part One: How to Ease Care through Activity Engagement
Chapter One: The Unexpected Family Caregiver
Chapter Two: Three Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Chapter Three: Dementia Care
Chapter Four: Approaches to Address Behaviors
Chapter Five: Activities to Ease Care Tasks
Part Two: Release Guilt and Explore Care Options
Chapter Six: Managing Difficult Aspects of Care
Chapter Seven: How to Have a Conversation about Care
Chapter Eight: Available Senior Living Options
Chapter Nine: What to Look for in a Nursing Home
Chapter Ten: Once a Caregiver, Always a Caregiver
Thank You
Acknowledgments
References
About the Author
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.02.2019 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | FL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 139 x 215 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-63353-984-9 / 1633539849 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63353-984-6 / 9781633539846 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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