Download or read book A Practical Guide to Reduce Caregiver Stress and Prevent Caregiver Burnout written by Robert Grice and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love for one's neighbor is a primary virtue in many religions including in Christianity. Caregiving is a noble act of service and an ultimate demonstration of love for one's neighbor. The story of the Good Samaritan is a prime example of how one can make the choice to become a caregiver for others in need. Despite the virtue of caregiving, the act of service is inherently stressful. Stress is not a respecter of persons because it affect all though everyone responds to stress differently. This book offers helpful suggestions for how to deal with the stress of caregiving and avoid stress leading to burnout. Several recommendations are offered for how to develop a strategy for responding to and managing stress rather than allowing stress to manage us.
Download or read book The Ultimate Family Caregiver s Workbook written by Felicia Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Family Caregiver's Workbook is the companion guide to The Ultimate Family Caregiver's Book. This workbook guides readers through 8 essential modules that are essential for family members to assess. When readers complete the workbook, they will have a clear strategy for assisting aging family members.
Download or read book Dementia the Journey Ahead written by Ann Zultner and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within a year of receiving her husband's diagnosis, Susan Kiser Scarff had a classic case of caregiver burnout. She couldn't concentrate at work. Friends drifted away. Overwhelmed, she struggled to make the transition from Red's wife to his protector, nurse, and mother. Susan's experience as a first-time caregiver, recorded in these pages with grace, wisdom, and humor, prove just how much there is to learn: finances have to be handled a different way in case the patient decides to make a lone trip to the bank; aggressive behavior is a constant threat; safety becomes a concern in every aspect of daily living.Filled with practical advice for every stage of the disease's progression, including information on support groups to help you prevent burnout, questionnaires designed to keep your loved one safe, and checklists to give you control in this time of unknowns. Dementia: The Journey Ahead will help you help your loved one--every step of the way.
Download or read book The Ultimate Family Caregiver s Book written by Felicia Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Dr. Wilson outlines critical steps to help family caregivers create family caregiving strategies. She introduces original concepts such as The Caregiving Phases, The SHARE Technique, and The WHIM concept to help family caregivers understand and navigate the family caregiving journey. Topics such as preparing for the caregiver role; legal and financial planning; knowing the difference between Medicaid & Medicare; professional options; understanding difficult behaviors; caregiver stress and burnout; hospice and palliative care; and the caregiver's bereavement and grief are presented in a clear and understandable manner with tips to encourage and support readers.
Download or read book I ll Take Care of You written by Joseph A. Ilardo and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People who become caregivers to aging or disabled family members often undergo extreme feelings of stress as they discover how much more demanding the job is than it first seemed. The authors of this sensitive and informative guide help family caregivers understand the demands of their role, accept any feelings of anger and resentment they may have, and manage their caregiving responsibilities while recognizing and meeting their own needs. Self-quizzes, charts, and forms help the caregiver record information in an organized manner.
Download or read book Stress Reduction for Caregivers written by Jody Olshevski and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the older populations grow, an increasing number of people are faced with the challenges of caring for frail, older family members. Since the causes of frailty, and especially the causes of cognitive impairment, in late life can last for several years, caregiving can often be experienced as a chronic stressor. Caregiving is often associated with higher rates of depression and anxiety, and with lowered subjective health in the care provider. With this in mind, Stress Reduction for Caregivers addresses the issue of how to help caregivers manage and reduce their stress level. The book is unique in that it bridges the gap between research and practice. It includes a discussion of the stress and coping theories of caregiving developed by researchers in recent years. It also lays out a simple, practical training approach that utilizes four stress reduction techniques to assist professionals in adapting the theories to their practice: Stress Level Monitoring; Relaxation Training; Scheduling Relaxing Events and Cognitive Restructuring. Each technique is accompanied by case studies that demonstrate both the effectiveness and the challenges of applying the overall approach. With its strong base in research and its practical concern for the management and reduction of caregiver stress, this book is a must for professionals who desire to stay abreast of the latest techniques. It will also be of great benefit to advanced students examining the issues of caregiving.
Download or read book Building Better Caregivers written by Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H. and published by Bull Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
Download or read book The Sacred Art of Caregiving written by James W. Ramage and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few books have been written specifically for those dedicated men and women who labor as caregivers in our healthcare system. This is unusual when one considers that the services provided those needing medical care is largely their responsibility. This book is an educational resource which addresses the multi-faceted and often complex physical, psychological, social and spiritual issues which challenge the caregivers. The information contained in this text will be especially beneficial to these caregivers who provide direct, hands-on care to the elderly residing in special and long-term care facilities as well as home care. It will assist this specific group of caregiver with little or no formal training in the health care profession to participate more realistically in goal setting strategies, increase self-confidence, and improve their decision making skills. It will give them a greater sense of purpose and an improved sense of security in performing their caregiving responsibilities. It will also be helpful to the caregiver in his or her accumulating knowledge about the elderly resident. For example, he or she will become familiar with family structure, stressors which exist, coping skills, social support structures, physical, psychological, psychosocial and spiritual symptomatology as well as ethnic and cultural issues. The author is of the opinion that the information contained in this book will, in addition, increase the caregivers knowledge base. For example, it will include effective ways of communicating with the elderly for whom they are caring including the use of behavioral management improving the caregivers skill base making their jobs easier, and more productive. Such knowledge will improve their quality of life as well as the individual resident for whom they are responsible.
Download or read book Taking Care of Aging Family Members Rev Ed written by Wendy Lustbader and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1994 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on handling the physical, mental, emotional, and financial needs of the aged and includes sections on spirituality, ethnicity, self-neglect, and other issues.
Download or read book Self Care for Caregivers written by Susanne White and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take care of yourself as you care for others with this accessible, easy-to-follow self-care guide to relax and rejuvenate. It’s been said that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. Chances are you or someone you know is taking care of a loved one at home. If you do, you also know that caregiving—however fulfilling—is also hard on the caregiver’s mental and physical health. Self-care is vital to caregivers maintaining stamina and a positive outlook for both themselves and the people they care for. But being so busy caring for others can make it hard to find time for yourself. In Self-Care for Caregivers, you’ll find short, easy-to-read—and often easy-to-do—ways to replenish your mind, body, and spirit, including: -Practicing mindfulness by focusing in on your five senses -Remembering to HALT to check if you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired -Making a gratitude list of at least three things you're grateful for -And much more! Full of practical advice and reminders to have a quick snack, call a friend, create a sanctuary, write in a journal, and more ways to take care yourself—plus resources for caregiving—this book will go a long way towards making your caregiving experience a happier and more healthful one for you and the people you care for.
Download or read book The Caregivers Empowerment Handbook written by Rev. Geraldine L. Johnson-Carter and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Are Not Alone!Across America there are over 65.7 million Americans (29% of the U.S population) caregiving for someone who is ill, disabled or aged. They give selflessly to bring comfort to their loved ones while raising families and taking care of their own health problems. This is tremendously difficult to do without experiencing some degree of caregiver burnout.Caregiver burnout is mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting and occurs when the caregiver isn't getting the help they need. The Caregivers Empowerment Handbook is here to relieve the stress and burdens of being a caregiver.Here's what you'll learn: Recognizing and Addressing Caregiver BurnoutHelping Caregivers To Understand And Handle Grief And Loss6 Principles Of Authentic CaregivingFinding Peace As CaregiversStrategies To Reduce Caregiver StressUnderstanding And Managing Our Emotions As CaregiversMeditation Techniques For CaregiversBONUS TIPS FOR CAREGIVERSA List Of Short Mental BreaksFor Caregivers To takeThe Caregivers Empowerment Handbook is an essential resource for anyone caring for someone at home. Get Help Today!
Download or read book Therapeutic Caregiving written by Barbara J. Bridges and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete therapeutic caregiving system for ensuring people with dementia are more functional, both physically and mentally. Moving beyond traditional concepts of custodial care, Bridges presents the art of cueing as an essential communication skill and a building block to this compassionate, revolutionary model for bettering the quality of life of people with dementing illnesses and their caregivers.
Download or read book Dementia Caregivers Practical Guide written by G M Grace and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It helps manage stress, avoid burnout & build resilience while caring for a loved one with dementia. Packed with wisdom & practical advice, it's essential for new and seasoned caregivers.
Download or read book The Caregivers Roller Coaster written by Billie Jackson and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Caregivers' Roller Coaster is a simply written self-help guide for caregivers of the frail elderly. It offers support for ordinary men and women - not trained professionals - who find themselves caring for aging family members in their homes. This book offers practical advice and information about Medicare, insurance, and community services for the elderly, instructions for lifting a person properly, advice on how to ask for help from family members, how to stay sane, how to talk to the doctor, how to deal with the death of your patient, and more. The appendix to The Caregivers' Roller Coaster includes two sections: Helpful Information and How to Start a Support Group for Caregivers, such as Caregivers In The Middle, Inc., a group that the author was instrumental in founding."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Caregiver s Guide to Dementia Alzheimer s written by Alison Blaire and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know what to expect, map out your plan of action, and get ready to embark on one of the most meaningful journeys of your life. Has someone you love just been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's? Do worries like not knowing what to expect or how your loved one's disease will progress keep you up at night? Perhaps you are caring for your loved one and giving so much of yourself, that your self-care has been left by the wayside. If you're struggling with stress, a lack of sleep, or self-care challenges, know that you're not alone. Almost 60% of caregivers of loved ones with dementia rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high. Being a caregiver is more than accepting responsibilities and adapting to the changes in your loved one's world. Although it is a thankless job, it is a great honor; a profound and beautiful experience, that will broaden your mind and touch your heart, more deeply than you could ever imagine. It is most important to balance your life when caring for your loved one, so as not to lose yourself in the process, and maintain your health and well-being. This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one. Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author's empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey. You will be guided step by step through the process of caring for your loved one-from diagnosis to hospice and all stages in between, accessing the most promising treatments available. Written by a pharmacist and caregiver with over a decade of experience in the field, this book contains all the vital information and insights she has gathered through the years, which will provide you with expert guidance, inspiration, and will prove to be a powerful source of hope, throughout your journey. Within the 16 chapters of this book, you will gain knowledge and a better understanding: The complexities of dementia - the parts of the brain affected, understanding its causes, risk factors, and how symptoms manifest Treatments - mainstream, traditional, holistic, and alternative treatments, that can help delay the progression of the disease 10 warning signs of dementia - why seeing a doctor is vital at this stage Mapping out the road you'll travel through the 7 stages of dementia Diagnosing dementia - the importance of early detection, and appropriate tests your doctor will conduct in the process of diagnoses and what specialists to visit Encountering Behavioral issues - what to expect and how to mitigate common behavioral issues Assembling your team - the professionals you need to have on your side medically/legally throughout this journey Vital tips and tricks -how to care for your loved one while also embracing powerful self-care strategies for your own well-being Avoid Caregiver stress - how to prevent overwhelm and avoid burnout And so much more. Achieve your goal of giving your loved one the best possible care, without losing your sense of self. Being a caregiver will challenge you, reward you, and make life far more meaningful than you might have ever imagined.
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/
Download or read book How to Effectively Prevent and Manage Caregiver Burnout written by Annissa Fadaz and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up to 53% of Family Caregivers experience emotional distress and Burnout related to care provided to a loved one. Without practical tools and relevant knowledge, Caregiving can be emotionally, physically, mentally, and even spiritually draining to the point of Burnout. The purpose of this book is to provide new and experienced Primary Caregivers with simple instructions, useful tools, and coping strategies to identify, avoid and manage Caregiver Burnout. It is intended to be as interactive as possible so that you, as a Caregiver, feel actively involved and empowered.
