Download or read book A Caregiver s Story written by Ann Brandt and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One caregiver's chronicles of the journey she took with her husband, as they battled his brain tumor. Beautifully written."-Naomi Berkowitz, Executive Director, American Brain Tumor Association Just one year after battling a little-known illness called Guillain Barre, Ann Brandt faced another challenge when her husband was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating, and aggressive form of brain cancer. Lacking in resources or formal instruction, Brandt relied heavily on her faith and memories of how her husband cared for her during her illness to navigate them both through the difficult times ahead. In A Caregiver's Story, Brandt approaches the complexities of caregiving in a personal and empowering way that offers sound spiritual as well as practical advice to make caregiving more manageable. She includes invaluable, up-to-date information about: Working with doctors and getting a second opinion Choosing a treatment plan Maintaining your life and sanity while offering good care Finding support groups and conferences Dealing with emotional and financial issues Making a connection between prayer and healing Brandt offers a loving, encouraging environment to help steer you through difficult times and delivers much-needed support and comfort. For caregivers, family members, and friends alike, A Caregiver's Story provides the support you deserve.
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Caregiver s Soul written by Jack Canfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dose of inspiration for caregiving professionals and the millions of souls who help care for family and friends.
Download or read book A Loving Voice written by Carolyn Banks and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read-aloud stories for the elderly.
Download or read book Learning by Accident written by Rosemary Rawlins and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a sunny spring day, in an ordinary suburban kitchen, the phone rings. There’s been an accident. In one heartbeat, a family’s life is changed forever. After her husband, Hugh, is hit by a car while riding his bicycle, Rosemary Rawlins is plunged into twelve months of marathon caregiving, without the promise of a positive outcome. She works herself to the point of exhaustion to bring her grievously injured husband—who suffered a traumatic brain injury, necessitating the removal of half his skull—back home and back to himself. Then, as he slowly begins to reclaim his life, Rosemary falls apart. She can't sleep. Her heart pounds. Her joy and trust in the world dissolve into endless anxiety. She lays awake at night wondering how her marriage will survive. Will she ever be able to relate to Hugh again? What will become of their relationship? Their children? Do they recognize each other—literally—as the people they fell in love with and married decades ago? How can she let go of her fears? And what can she learn from them? Learning by Accident is a caregiver's story of ambiguous loss, family love, and emotional healing. This compelling personal account demonstrates with heart and humor that what we fear can be more debilitating than any physical injury. And that sometimes starting over is exactly what we need.
Download or read book We re in This Together written by Rob Harris and published by . This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You have cancer." These three simple words strike terror in the hearts of anyone diagnosed with this horrific disease. For any spouse, friend, partner, or relative, the news can be just as devastating. Suddenly, you find yourself in the role as caregiver. You want to help, but how? This heartwarming story offers insight into the life of the author, who stood by his wife's side as she confronted not one, but two very deadly episodes of cancer. The strategies provided in this touching book will benefit any new or even veteran caregiver, as well as patients, family members, friends, and members of the medical community that are wondering what they should know and do if, or when, personally confronted with a loved one or friend with a debilitating illness or injury. "We're In This Together" provides 70 Caregiver Tips learned during the author's journey as a caregiver, including: Receiving the news: How do I manage my emotions and still be supportive? Understanding diagnoses and treatments: Tracking the details that matter. Spending time in the hospital: How the new "normal" can be inspiring and even fun. Becoming the great communicator: Sharing the news with friends and family. Handling setbacks and overcoming obstacles: Finding the good in "every stinkin' day." Taking care of yourself: Balancing the demands of caregiving with your own personal needs. This emotional true story reads like a fast-paced, gripping action novel. At the same time, it's informative, thought provoking and a book you will not soon forget. The number of caregivers in the United States is staggering. According to the National Family Caregivers Association's caregiving statistics, more than 65 million people (that's 29 percent of the US population) provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year; on average, caregivers devote 20 hours per week providing care for loved ones. This book provides every caregiver, regardless of the reason or length of time they have been in this position with the valuable tools they need to navigate through their medical journey. The author provides solutions and support for dealing with the mental, physical and emotional aspects of caregiving. Being a caregiver can be a wonderful experience. It can change your life, all for the better. By reading this book, you, too, can appreciate every single day in a way you have never experienced before or ever thought imaginable. Here's What Others Are Saying About This Book: "Romantic and real, practical and inspiring, Rob Harris has struck a nerve with his helpful book about the journey he has been on with his wife. Caregiving unlocks the hero inside each of us, if we can just get past the fear. Rob shows us how to do that and reminds us that love really does transcend everything. If you're on a caregiving mission or if you just need to come face to face with humanity at its best, this book is for you." Leeza Gibbons, TV host and founder, Leeza's Place: A Place for Family Caregivers "I am so impressed with this book My vision is that this book would be a valuable addition to medical school and nursing school curriculum, serving as a trigger to help health professionals, patients, and caregivers alike understand what person-centered care really means. After all, we're in this together." Michael Fisch, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAHPM, chair, Department of General Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX "A passionate and heart-wrenching page-turner that eloquently captures the joys and frustrations of becoming a caregiver. An absolute must-read for anyone with loved ones fighting for their lives." Karen Glowacki, communications director, WhatNext.com
Download or read book The Power of Death written by Nancy Solano and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As our parents age, our role often changes to primary caregiver. This true story reveals an account of a caregivers struggle to balance work, life, family, and friends. The narrative includes unexpected life and death decisions and describes the effect caregiving has on the people involved. This emotional journey forever changes lives.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Story written by Christine Brownlee and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christine Brownlee's raw honesty and insightful approach are a gift. In this book, she bares her soul and shares her vast knowledge so that others will benefit. In reading the book, I realized how useful her tips are for my family as we care for my 96 years old grandmother. I highly recommend this incredible resource. It's sorely needed and sincerely appreciated!
Download or read book The Journey Of Clara written by Melanie Bonnett and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a caregiver and take care of your family is not such an easy mission for every parent. This book is about the journey in becoming a caregiver that began with my mother-in-law. It was a uniquely different role from anything else the author has experienced in her life thus far. It became a journey of self-discovery at times.
Download or read book The Caregivers written by Nell Lake and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--
Download or read book Caregiving written by Oliver J. Desofi and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the author's personal experience as a caregiver, how he became one, everything he learned along the way and what a wonderful life two people can have together regardless of the situation. The author wants to share what he learned; information from doctors, insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry, disability claims and a number of other important issues including positive thinking and a happy life. His real life experiences have been "battle" tested in the totality of caregiving. The information he shares relates to all caregivers and many situations; from diseases, accidental disability and war wounded veterans. He further describes how one caregiver, over a period of 24 years, was able to maneuver across the "battlefield," still survive and not succumb to battle fatigue. Someone else's knowledge about something negative can make things more positive for you...and that is an important part of what this book is about. Many books out there are a wonderful collection of data compiled from the internet and government sources and provide answers to many issues. This book covers the "must do" items which are based on his experiences that can be used as a reference guide and adapted to your individualized situation. Every patient is different and in order to earn the "Caregiver of the year" award, you must find what works best for them. The most important issue is to realize that a severely disabled person needs to be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, too many handicapped patients are disposed of like a useless piece of furniture or parked out of sight at some poorly run institution. What would you want to happen to you, should you ever be disabled as a result of an accident or disease? REMEMBER - it can happen to anyone - anytime, including YOU!
Download or read book The Other Side of Alzheimer s a Caregiver s Story written by Marietta Harris and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you handle a crisis in your life? Alzheimer's is just one condition that requires loved ones to be caregivers. We become caregivers not by choice and once we are, we lose our choices. This is a story of a woman who faced those choices and survived. 13:978-0-615-32820-1
Download or read book Memoirs of a Caregiver written by Cynthia Young and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimers is a memory-robbing, debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans. For most families, having just one member afflicted with Alzheimers disease can be devastating. In her poignant memoir, Cynthia Young shares her story of love and devotion as she learns how to care for four family members stricken with Alzheimers disease over a ten-year period. Young narrates a journey filled with laughter, challenges, and sorrow as she commutes from California to Michigan to care for her mother, two aunts, and a cousin. She provides insight into how the disease progresses and gradually destroys the memory and abilities to learn, reason, make sound judgments, communicate, and carry out daily activities. While sharing her personal story and detailing how she overcame each obstacle along the way, Young also teaches other caregivers how to use valuable resources, navigate the court system as a guardian and conservator, handle the Alzheimers personality, and search for an assisted-living facility. Memoirs of a Caregiver shares one womans inspiring story of unconditional love and courage with the hope that it will encourage and empower other caregivers to be diligent, strong, and, most importantly, to never give up. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be directed to the Alzheimers Association.
Download or read book But I Can Still Dance written by Carleen Breskin Clarke and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: But I Can Still Dance offers a refreshing approach to caregiving. Portrayed is Carleen Breskin Clarke's own story along with her solutions for caregiving issues often skirted over in print. Loneliness, sex problems, money, guilt, and feelings of entrapment are discussed candidly in ways which all caregivers can identify and understand. While learning to live a more positive and quality-filled life, you will discover a world infused by the sweetness and joy that the gift of giving to a loved one can bring. Ms. Clarke writes,"the richest rewards of life are sprinkled along the way of the journey and not found at the end of the rainbow." But I Can Still Dance can change your life. You will learn to have more fun and have a life worth living. Resentment, bitterness, and anger will be part of your past, and you will be set emotionally free.
Download or read book The Caregiver Chronicles written by Phil Leichliter and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 calling your dad a couple of times a week to make sure he is ok, or bringing meals to someone and taking them to doctors 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 who care enough to do tangible things, helping someone who needs you. It is estimated that nearly one in five Americans is involved in caregiving at some level, and the number is rising rapidly. Sadly, studies also show that the general health and wellbeing of caregivers has declined and as our population ages, the need for more caregivers will increase. Providing care for a family member or friend can be rewarding and provide a real sense of purpose, but also poses challenges for the caregiver. There are many resources available that seek to educate and empower caregivers about how to perform caregiving tasks, but I have noted there is a huge need for caregivers to be encouraged, blessed, and given hope! In this book, I share true stories of my life as a caregiver. It is so important to know that you are not alone! The feelings and challenges you are experiencing are hard for even your closest family and friends to truly understand, but you’ll see in these stories that you can truly have joy in the midst of your difficulty. I pray that my book will provide encouragement, joy and hope! Phil Leichliter “Phil takes you by the hand and shares with you his love and gratitude. His book helps you prepare for moments of joy and of pain – the nuance of the simplest suggestions and the most meaningful responses, allowing you to provide compassionate care. Savor this book. Your heart will open.” Andrea Zanko, MS, Genetic Counselor, University of California at San Francisco, Genetics Clinic, (Retired), Creator of the UCSF Huntington’s Disease Clinic
Download or read book The Caregiver s Story written by Vada Wolter and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BY READING THE CAREGIVER'S STORY YOU WILL...* Learn about the three stages of AD *Learn how to know each stage and how to be a better caregiver * Understand that trials can make you stronger *Learn how to face challenges *Know when you can't change the circumstance...you can change your attitude.Facing many difficult challenges throughout my life, I grew stronger with each experience. Each one prepared me for my biggest challengebeing a caregiver for my Dementia Mother.This story is about a familys struggle of caring for an aging parent suffering from Dementia. My desire is that in the reading of my caregivers story you will understand my survival of personal struggles. Perhaps by reading this book you will understand my world, and it will give you encouragement to survive your own.
Download or read book Caregiver written by Jane Sweeney and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling All Caregivers... This book will help you! You are not alone! BE ALERT, BE HOPEFUL, BE READY! YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE OUTCOME! This is a love story of Jane & Bernie. Two hearts united by God. The man he was and the woman, who loved him, cared for him 'til the end. It gives insight to understanding Lewy Body Dementia & Alzheimer's, through stories of challenges & triumphs. It tells many funny stories that will warm your heart! This was a beautifully written story, both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Truly an inspirational guide to all caregivers...teaching them they are "Never Alone" and to "Always choose love and happiness over fear." This book is for all those who do not know where to turn when your loved one is starting to be a little more than forgetful. It is scary to think something may truly be wrong. Where do you start? What is to come? Everyone's experience caring for a loved one with dementia will be different, but this book offers the reader hope that love can persevere through even the most trying of circumstances, "that an individual can find within themselves a light in the darkness." Facing dementia will change you and everything around you! Facing dementia is a call to love and care more deeply! "Love it!!! Find it refreshing and not so negative, but sweet and caring. I think that you have done a wonderful thing with the book and I am so pleased that you did it...can't wait to see it in print!!!" You are not alone!
Download or read book The Journey That Matters written by Jodie Lightener and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey That Matters, which includes stories about caregiving, is a how-to and how-not-to manual for caregivers. It is the poignant, enlightening, and sometimes disturbing account of a mother and daughter struggling with the bonds of old age and infirmity. This book evokes tears and laughter, but most important it gives extra insight needed for the tough journey ahead. It stands as tangible proof that anyone going through this ordeal is not alone. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REVIEW FROM JANUARY 2016 MENSA BULLETIN MAGAZINE: Jodie Lightener has written a memoir with a purpose. She details the history of the last two and a half years of her mother's life. She watched her mother change from a vital, active and clear thinking woman to, after a stroke, a struggling nursing home resident. She wished she'd had a "how-to" manual, so she wrote one for us. Although she tells us about caring for an aging parent, the lessons she learned during those two-plus years are applicable to situations where one cares for a spouse, an adult child or a friend. She covers a wide range of issues in her eleven well-written chapters. And although the chapter titles are humorous, the chapters themselves are straightforward as she shares her experience dealing with the transitions in her and her mother's lives.
