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If someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you may not know where to turn. The early stages can be the most difficult time for relatives and friends because they often don't know much about the disease, or how they can be of help. This compassionate and practical book fills the information gap. It is divided into sections on how Alzheimer's begins, how to help a loved one with the disease, and how families and caregivers can help themselves....
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Caregiving involves helping our loved ones live and die with dignity. This book gives hope and encouragement to families and caregivers of those with a degenerative condition like Parkinson's Disease. In it you will find answers to your current questions and those you haven't even thought of, as you move from despair to hope. And all of this comes from someone who has experienced the entire gambit of the disease, from the diagnosis through the darkest...
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xiv, 170 pages ; 24 cm
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"People often do not avail themselves of hospice care available to patients and families dealing with terminal illness, because they don't understand what it entails. Many wait until their last few days to request this extraordinary comfort care instead of using the full six months available to them through Medicare and other insurance options. Demystifying Hospice describes, through stories, good news about end-of-life issues. Written from the perspective...
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"Dementia changes everything, and not just for the person who receives the diagnosis. Each of the 5.6 million Americans with dementia has one or more caregivers struggling to make meaning while watching their loved one's personality vanish. The caregiver is sure to be changed -- not only by the myriad tasks and responsibilities, but by the soul-searching questions: Dare I hope? Who's to blame? What do I do with my anger? Where's God in this? These...
5) Dignity for deeply forgetful people: how caregivers can meet the challenges of Alzheimer's disease
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xv, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"A new ethics guideline for caregivers of "deeply forgetful people" and a program on how to communicate and connect based on 30 years of community dialogues through Alzheimer's organizations across the globe"--
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Are you a stressed-out caregiver? You are not alone. Being a caregiver is demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. As the physical labor takes toll on the body and stress levels spike, where can you find relief?Instead of engaging in unhealthy habits or using medications that may cause debilitating side effects, consider a more natural option. Hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) can be found in a variety of forms and shows promise in treating pain...
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xx, 105 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Activity books are a medically recommended intervention for memory-impaired adults. The book is designed with two-page spreads, which pair a picture on one page and instructions on the other page for prompting recall. New features include all new images, references to online resources, and a multicultural approach. The introductory chapter now has suggestions for how the book can be used at home and in institutional settings"--
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xv, 250 pages ; 24 cm
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Finding the best and most appropriate in-home care for an aging loved one can be confusing and time consuming. This guide helps readers through the process of hiring a private caregiver, assessing needs and resources, and making difficult choices. Using real stories throughout, the authors reveal the benefits and pitfalls of in-home care. --Publisher
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When military intelligence officer, Col. Powe, is stricken with dementia, it quickly becomes a family affair. For more than a decade, it would turn out, Powe had been keeping a very non-classified secret from his family -- his wife had Alzheimer's. Daughters Michelle Powe and Alexandra Allred are forced to step in to do a job no child (grown or otherwise) ever wants to do. True to thier upbringing, however, Michelle and Alexandra approach each new...
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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...
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Given the terrors of the time we live in, it should not surprise us that according to the World Health Organization anxiety disorders and depression are the fastest growing mental health problems in the world. In spite of this unfortunate trend there have been few resources available to the support persons of those afflicted with anxiety disorders. Everyone dealing with these difficult disorders should welcome the expanded third edition of this book,...
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xvii, 191 pages ; 23 cm
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This life-affirming, instructive and thoroughly inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who is, or who might one day be, sick. And it can also be the perfect gift of guidance, encouragement, and uplifting inspiration to family, friends, and loved ones struggling with the many terrifying or disheartening life changes that come so close on the heels of a diagnosis of a chronic condition or even life-threatening illness. --Publisher.
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"From a gifted writer who spent two years in a support group for people caring for elderly and ill spouses, parents, and friends, The Caregivers chronicles the daily experiences -- heart-breaking, poignant, and redemptive -- of ordinary Americans as they face their final life passages"--Provided by publisher.
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magine being at peace with death...
... and not having to be afraid of that sacred journey.
This is a book of stories and inspiration. And it's a little more than that. It's a collaboration of 25 end-of-life experts, coaches, healers, therapists, and practitioners who've trained in modalities to assist the dying, and their caregivers. This is a powerful book with glimpses into what's next for us. It's a collection of brave authors who share, not...
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Practical Solutions and Information to Help You Make the Best Eldercare Decisions
Providing eldercare while working and managing a busy home life is a recipe for burnout and is the worst situation in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. The Complete Guide for Family Caregivers, written by one of Canada's foremost experts on eldercare, provides the advice people need to...
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Dementia is a terrible reality of our broken world, where bodies and minds degrade from sickness, injury, or simply old age. Yet, there are those in our midst, the caregivers, who walk beside Alzheimer's sufferers with courage, hope, and love.
After going through such a trial, Joni Wyatt discovered unexpected blessings when she turned to God in response to her struggles. Joni developed this series of devotionals to minister to others going through...
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The ability to heal is not reserved for a gifted few. Anyone aching to ease the suffering of a sick friend or loved one can learn to become unconditionally present to the sick person rather than to the disease. Through stories filled with compassion, wisdom, and gentle humor, Dr. Jeff Kane shows readers how to use mindful attention, therapeutic listening, and truthful speech to help others heal.
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Whatever your age or physical ability, yoga can always be used as a way to support yourself. The program Kundalini Yoga for Self-Care is designed for anyone who wants to support themselves through yoga and meditation. The authors have both been yoga teachers and caregivers in their lives for many years. They know from personal experience how incredibly nurturing yoga can be during the often-difficult process of caregiving. Because of that, they came...
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