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"When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one's quality of life. [This book provides] guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself. From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, [it] contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving"--ONIX annotation.

"Care for yourself while caring for a loved one with diabetes. Taking care of someone with diabetes is a long-term commitment that at times can be tiring and emotionally draining. As a caregiver, you may overlook your own health and well-being because you're so focused on your loved one. The Caregiver's Guide to Diabetes helps empower you to be an attentive and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with diabetes while also taking good care of yourself. Support and advocate for your loved one with guidance on topics like medications and treatments, healthy lifestyle changes, and financial and legal decisions while finding practical tips and advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs. Understanding diabetes: Learn what diabetes is and isn't, how the condition affects the body, and how you can provide support. Relatable case stories: Discover real-life stories of situations you might encounter as a diabetes caregiver. What to do, say, and ask: Find out what to do and say to support your loved one in specific circumstances."--

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face." --

Learn how to care for a loved one after a stroke, and care for yourself, too A stroke changes the life of more than just the survivor. Becoming a caregiver for a stroke patient means increased responsibilities, hard decisions, and new emotional stresses—especially when the patient is a loved one. This stroke recovery book will help you through these challenging times with knowledge, compassionate guidance, and reaffirming stroke rehabilitation anecdotes. Topics such as medications and treatments, financial and legal decisions, and work-life balance are also covered, as well as: Understanding stroke—Discover the signs and symptoms of a stroke, explained in layperson's terms, as well as the steps to prevent a stroke from occurring. Care and recovery—Find helpful advice to restore the best health and function possible and be an advocate for a stroke patient with doctors and their support team. Caring for yourself—Uncover practical tips, guidance, and resources for supporting a caregiver's mental and physical health, which are just as important to patient recovery. Ease the challenges on your shared path to healing through The Caregiver's Guide to Stroke Recovery.