Download or read book The Caring Spirit Approach to Eldercare written by Nancy L. Kriseman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 14-module training manual for teaching long-term staff and family caregivers how to create and work in a true culture of caring - of spirit as well as the body and mind - and bring quality to their own lives as well as the lives of those in their care.
Download or read book The Mindful Caregiver written by Nancy L. Kriseman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregiving can be enormously challenging, terrifically rewarding, and potentially draining. Caregivers often wonder how they will navigate the tumultuous waters of caregiving and not lose themselves completely. The Mindful Caregiver highlights two major approaches to help transform the journey: adopting a practice of mindfulness, which helps caregivers become more self-aware and fully present with the person with whom they are caring, and honoring “the spirit-side” of caregiving which offers new ways of connecting to one another. These approaches take into account not just the needs of the care recipient, but also the needs of the caregiver and other people in his/her life. Remembering to care for oneself when someone else is in great need can be difficult, but with the suggestions and tips in this book, any caregiver can cultivate routines and practices that benefit everyone. Solutions that caregivers can use in their day to day routines are provided, so caregivers who use them can feel more empowered and hopeful. Using real stories throughout, Nancy Kriseman offers self-care exercises and addresses a wide variety of subjects such as setting realistic expectations, making the best possible decisions, advocating effectively, and evaluating available resources and services. The Mindful Caregiver provides inspiration, encouragement, and guidance for finding ease in the caregiving journey. By emphasizing both mindfulness and the spiritual dimension, caregivers can reap the gifts of caregiving, appreciate the special moments, and find strength during the challenging times.
Download or read book Eldercare 101 written by Mary Jo Saavedra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-understand guide for caregivers in a post-pandemic world who are adapting to the rapidly changing lifestyles and care needs of elders. The care and wellbeing of our seniors is paramount as we move out of the worst phase of Covid 19 and back to a more stable landscape, that is still subject to the vagaries of aging, illness, and capabilities. This Updated edition of Eldercare 101 has been expanded to include pandemic lessons, climate change impact on senior housing and relocation, new medical and technological advancements, new housing trends, multigenerational living, Zoom memorials, brain health, legal needs when you have no children or family, isolation and more. Using her Six Pillars of Aging Wellbeing™ framework, Mary Jo Saavedra and a variety of expert contributors explore the needs, desires, realistic circumstances, opportunities for healthy and safe aging, and end of life care … something we all need to think about at some time or another.
Download or read book Eldercare For Dummies written by Rachelle Zukerman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cope with legal, financial, and medical issues Minimize anxiety and stress and make the later years golden Need help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons' needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life - all while respecting their dignity. You'll see how to manage physical disabilities and chronic health problems, evaluate nursing homes, and help elders control their destinies. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
Download or read book Eldercare written by Derrick Y. McDaniel and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eldercare is the book written for those who care for their elderly loved ones while trying to care for themselves, their households, their jobs, their children and their social obligations. The book tackles every aspect of caregiving for the elderly, including such topics as talking to the care recipient, developing a game plan, handling stress and depression, dealing with siblings, preparing the necessary documents, handling the transition and stretching your money. Eldercare also provides a special section on home healthcare.Eldercare answers all the tough questions that you do not know to ask. Written by the owner/managing director of an eldercare agency and former industry client, he understands the incredible demands that caring for an elderly loved one places on you, your family, your relationships (personal and professional) and your bank account. Eldercare, The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Loved One and Yourself, will help you manage all these competing obligations. It's the information caregivers want and need to know, written from the perspective of an industry expert."Topics Covered: - What to expect as you try to care for your loved one- Practical advice for those times when you want to give up- Real world advice for dealing with family members- Insights into some of the bureaucratic challenges of caring for the elderly- Tips on ways to stretch your caregiving dollars- A SPECIAL SECTION ON HOME HEALTH CARE
Download or read book Surviving Eldercare Where Their Needs End and Yours Begin Book I of the Midlife Maze Series written by Ellen Besso and published by . This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Surviving Eldercare: Where Their Needs End and Yours Begin" is for all women who are caregivers for an elderly parent or relative. It provides a body-mind-spirit approach to caregiving and is written in a style that will strengthen and guide the reader while on their caregiving journey. Many often ignored topics such as daughter-parent dynamics; the powerful feelings such as anger and the stress of caregiving while in menopause are covered in depth. Surviving Eldercare is also the personal story of the author Ellen Besso; a counselor and coach who is the caregiver for her mother who has Alzheimer's. This is not a book of practical 'how-to's', although you will find useful tips in it. It is a book about change. As the author writes in the introduction "It's about digging a little deeper into yourself... questioning... asking yourself if you are happy with the choices you're making in your life... if you're doing what you love to do. You may be familiar with some of the ideas mentioned, but good things bear repeating. We've all heard that we need to hear things many times before they really sink in." "Surviving Eldercare: Where Their Needs End and Yours Begin" will help women to look at their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs from every aspect of their life...in the workplace, in relationships with others and most importantly, in the relationship with one's self. The book encourages the reader to question their beliefs; and to change the thinking and learned habits that are often associated with a woman being a midlife caregiver. Each chapter of this book talks about a different aspect of life as a MidLife Caregiver. The accompanying complementary Exercise Booklet will help you identify your needs as a caregiver.
Download or read book Creative Care written by Anne Basting and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching stories to inspire and guide us all—family, friends, and health professionals—in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the story of how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older loved ones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joy to the lives of elders—and those who care for them. Here, for the first time, everyone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed a problem: today’s elderly—especially those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s— are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-care settings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach that combines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-based therapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination. Rooted in twenty-five years of research, these new techniques draw on core creative exercises—such as “Yes, and . . .” and “Beautiful Questions.” This approach fosters storytelling and active listening, allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying about getting the details “correct.” Basting’s research has shown that these practices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and awe to patients’ daily lives—and provide them a means of connection, both with the world and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bring light and hope to a community that needs it most.
Download or read book Doris Inc written by Shirley Roberts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven strategies for finding balance in your life and careerwhile maximizing the quality of life for an elderly person When Shirley Roberts' father passed away, her life and careerwere put on hold as the demands of caring for her elderly mother,Doris, began consuming more and more of her time and energy. Usingher business prowess, Shirley, with the help of her financialadvisor brother, developed Doris Inc. Using their business skills,they found ways to maintain their own lives and careers whileensuring that their mother received top-notch care. Much of theirsuccess has come from sound management practices and anoriginal financial forecasting tool tailored for elders. In thisheartfelt, beautifully written book, Shirley offers sage advice onhow to cope with the emotional roller coaster of eldercare, alongwith proven care and financial planning strategies andtools that have worked so well for her. Features concrete lessons and proven strategies for handlingthe challenges of eldercare; making tough decisions, finding help,reducing stressful crises and planning for the high costs ofeldercare Offers practical guidance to avoid sacrificing your own lifewhile providing the best care for your loved ones Tips on confronting and planning for your own golden years toensure that you'll have a fulfilling life after retirement and thatthose who'll be caring for you won't be overly burdened
Download or read book A Community Development Approach to Elder care written by Lynette Lim and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Eldercare Planner Revised and Updated 4th Edition written by Joy Loverde and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted for more than three decades by family caregivers and professionals alike, this comprehensive and reassuring caregiving guide offers the crucial information you need to look after your elders and plan for the future. “The most complete resource between two covers.”—Woman’s Day Being a caregiver for aging parents, close friends and family, and other elders in your life is an overwhelming experience, whether you are one who has stepped into this role without warning or one who is also contemplating their own care plan. Now in its fourth edition, The Complete Eldercare Planner will help you navigate today’s complex caregiving landscape while addressing your unique needs. Each chapter of this essential how-to guide shares easy-to-use action plans that will help you find your footing, indispensable checklists and worksheets to record important information, and a fully updated directory of low-cost and free resources. You’ll learn how to: • Communicate with your elders and earn their trust • Find help during care-worker shortages • Manage caregiving from a distance • Protect your finances while paying for long-term care • Deal with the emotions that come with caregiving • Look for warning signs of dementia • Ask the right questions in an eldercare emergency With practical solutions that you can implement right away, The Complete Eldercare Planner will give caregiving strategies that help you move forward with confidence, make informed decisions, and feel prepared for any challenges.
Download or read book Eldercare 911 written by Susan Beerman and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, updated, and expanded edition provides even the most experienced family caregivers--as well as professionals--with invaluable new insights and guidance for managing eldercare needs.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare written by Christine Adamec and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-06-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when working families thought they had enough on their plates, many of them are now faced with having to make decisions regarding the health and well-being of their aging parents. Do they need care? Should they be in a nursing home? What does it cost? Is it clean? Is it safe? What if they don't want to go? And what other options are available? The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare meets these complex issues head-on, offering friendly, unbiased advice on this sensitive topic. It shows them how to wade through the anxiety and conflict to make informed decisions about their parents' needs; the elements of caregiving; living wills and other legal elements; how to balance their own lives in terms of work, family and caregiving; and how to get emotional support their families so desperately need.
Download or read book The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors written by Linda Mac Dougall and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book both practical and spiritual. The care of our seniors takes many skills and natural abilities, but it also takes a deeper understanding of what it means to be a senior. Without that understanding, mistakes are made that are unnecessary and could cause harm. Connections are missed that could make all the difference in someone's life; maybe yours. Magical ahha moments are missed because they just aren't recognized in the daily routine. This book hopes to bring awareness to what and who is before you so that you can offer your best self in the care of others.
Download or read book The Complete Eldercare Planner Revised and Updated Edition written by Joy Loverde and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only guide you’ll ever need to manage the care of your aging family FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED As our population shifts and ages, the care needs for our elders continue to change and evolve. Today’s generation of family and professional caregivers faces new decisions and challenges, as well as previously unavailable options. This thoroughly revised and updated 2009 edition of The Complete Eldercare Planner equips you with reliable, up-to-the-minute information to help you plan and manage caring for your loved ones. Comprehensive and detailed, sensitive and realistic, practical and accessible, the 2009 edition provides even more tips on prioritizing and organizing caregiving tasks, balancing work and family responsibilities, and navigating the complex maze of eldercare services. In addition to an expanded index of Internet resources and access to downloadable forms of key documents, you’ll find indispensable checklists, worksheets, step-by-step action plans, lists of questions to ask, low-cost and free alternative resources, and The Document Locator™. This new edition covers: •Getting started on creating a long-term care plan •Finding help, especially if you live far away •Managing the financial aspects •Talking to elders about sensitive subjects •Senior housing–move or stay put? •Managing medications •And many other topics of vital interest to anyone caring for an elder
Download or read book Elder Care written by Florida Bar. Continuing Legal Education and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joan s Elder Care Guide written by Joan Y. Edwards and published by 4rv Nonfiction. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joan's Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder to Survive gives you, the caregiver, ways to meet your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs and those of your elder to promote healing, well-being, and survival. Based on the author's research and fourteen years of experience caring for her mother, this book provides many resources to find the right place for your elder to live, explains ways to improve communication to help find solutions to problems, and gives organization ideas for medical, financial, insurance, and legal documents. It offers ways for a caregiver to get time away from caregiving responsibilities and contains information substitute caregivers must have to keep their elders safe. Along with all this, the book explains the signs of the end of life, ways to celebrate an elder's life, and gives duties of an executor of an estate. It also includes ten useful charts to assist in assessing and recording an elder's needs and capabilities.
Download or read book Alone and Invisible No More written by Allan S. Teel and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Within the next two decades, tens of millions of Americans will reach the age where they will need either significant support to stay in their own homes or a cost-effective residential alternative. The current state of elder care in America is appalling, expensive, and unsustainable. It underserves the majority of elderly Americans and bankrupts all but the richest few while virtually ignoring this population's complex physical and mental needs. At a time when we should be celebrating the achievements and wisdom of the oldest citizens, we instead find ways to overmedicate and isolate them in dehumanizing nursing-home facilities. And space for more residents within this system is running out. There must be a better way! In Alone and Invisible No More, physician Dr. Allan S. Teel, MD, describes a philosophy and a course of action that have turned aging in place into a viable alternative for dozens of elderly residents in Damariscotta, Maine. Teel lays out a course of action to expand his approach to the millions of Americans approaching retirement age and how these techniques can be used to avert the financial and personal disaster approaching nationwide. He discusses the resources--both technological and professional--needed to guide this transition and the community support that will be critical to its success. Taking this "Maine Approach" to the rest of the country could create a climate where Americans welcome rather than fear the approach of their golden years"--Provided by publisher.
