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You know how the things your mom repeated the most are the things that you still hear ringing inside your head? I know that feeling oh too well because I was my mother's primary caregiver for the last 10 years of her life. I can still hear her saying things like, "when given the choice of 'either/or', usually the best answer is BOTH!" Or "all is well", which she said at least ten times each day, even on days when it really did not appear to be. Now that she is no longer physically with us, I figured I would explain the meaning behind her most popular sayings to keep her spirit and her memory alive in all those that learned her story. This is Mommy Philosophies: Lessons I Learned from my Mom During Caregiving. As the middle child and only girl in her family, Vivian Geary has been a long-time observer of humans. She watched and learned her place in her family and her community becoming astute at seeing the needs of others, empathizing, and moving to help fill those needs. She created Caring for Family Caregivers as a resource to others providing caregiver coaching and support groups for family caregivers. As a speaker and trainer, she conducts seminars and classes on a variety of topics pertinent to all aspects of the caregiving journey.

Mom, Dad...Can We Talk? is for the tens of millions of people dealing with concerns for aging parents. It is controversial, sometimes humorous, often poignant, encouraging -- and always helpful. The book is rich with stories of adult children who have been challenged and rewarded in this final stage of the parent-child relationship. It includes tips for initiating caring conversations like: "Mom, we're worried about you living alone." "Sis, I need your help with all this." And, "Dad has a lady friend!" There are also helpful hints on how to understand and manage the realities of dementia, drinking, depression, and driving. In this newly revised edition, Guest Contributors address new topics like: helping grandchildren understand their aging grandparent; helping families with aging parents who have a special needs adult child; and, adapting to the complications imposed by the sudden intrusion of a reality like a pandemic. Also included is a new discussion guide as a bonus! Mom, Dad...Can We Talk? is the how-to book you need to help successfully manage these challenging times in family life.

This book is a practical just-in-time resource for family caregivers. It helps them sustain themselves by reaching out for the love and support they and their loved ones need. Any single topic can become a doorway towards lightening their load. Besides the caregivers themselves, this book is also a valuable resource for friends, neighbors, professional colleagues, fellow congregants and others who are concerned that these caregivers are at risk of burning out but haven't yet found a way to help them. As the author says, "friends don't let friends burn out any more than friends let friends drive drunk." With this book in hand, they can reach out to the caregiver, begin a conversation about how they are doing and, as appropriate, offer to help them use it.Reach In, Part One of the book, coaches them to get clear about what they need and to take stock of their personal strengths and resources. It also coaches them to see if, like most people, they have some resistance to reaching out and accepting help from people who care about them. He playfully calls this resistance "RDD: Receiving Deficit Disorder" and coaches caregivers to take small steps to see what it feels like to open up to receiving loving help. Often their "RDD" is due to their legitimate concern that accepting help will require them to sacrifice their family's privacy. The author shows them how to set and communicate their boundaries ("their privacy settings") so this will no longer be an issue for them. Reach Out, Part Two, coaches them in finding the best ways for them to reach out, including using the new caresites i.e. free websites for them to use in communicating with people who care about them. Resources For Reaching Out, the third section, provides resources they can use to help sustain them in providing care for their loved one.This book is endorsed by a wide range of respected experts in the fields of caregiving, social work, spirituality and medicine. It is also highly recommended by the leaders of the major online caring communities (Caring Bridge and Lotsa Helping Hands), which the author terms "caresites," who also recommend its use by professionals: social workers, therapists, nurses, healthcare chaplains, physicians and others. Mr. August is an award-winning healthcare innovator (inventor of Bedscapes(R)), life coach and keynote presenter. He was a family caregiver for his own parents and mother-in-law. In this book, he draws on what he learned from his own caregiving experiences, from his life coaching clients and research interviews he conducted with family caregivers who have been especially effective in reaching out for what they and their loved ones need. He presented the key concepts and tools in this book to caregivers of family members who are paralyzed, in a two-year national speaking tour for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's Caregiver Day Program.

Brother Shad's Dandelions, an historical fiction story, portrays an elderly widower beset with multiple old-age problems as he endures living in and adjusting to the City Center Retirement Home regulations. He uproots dandelions on his daily sidewalk excursions around the grounds in order to relieve the stress of experiencing the closure of his international pulpit ministry. Aunt Matti, a long-time ministerial friend and a widow, takes on the difficult task as major caregiver for her aging friend. Therein, she is able to give assistance beyond what the nursing and counseling staff can provide. Brother Shad's deteriorating mental alertness and declining physical capabilities, observed throughout her daily visits, severely test Aunt Matti's ingenuity, resourcefulness and communication skills.

A unique blend of decades of activities and engagement experience mixed with long term care experience, the Activities for the Family Caregiver: Multiple Sclerosis: How to Engage / How to Live offers information and insight to enhance quality of life for family caregivers. Learn new communication and engagement strategies to improve time spent with your loved one. Gain new insight as you learn the "how to's" and "why" techniques of activities of daily living and leisure. Discover how to turn daily activities and routines into opportunities to start some joy. Written by nationally-recognized leaders, Activities for the Family Caregiver: Multiple Sclerosis: How to Engage / How to Live provides much-needed information to address the unique social needs of those with MS and those who care for them. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS BOOK MS Overview Family, Friends and the Benefits of Activities Know Your Loved One-Information Gathering and Assessment Communicating and Motivating for Success Customary Routines and Preferences Planning and Executing Activities Leisure Activity Categories - Types, Topics, and Tips Activities of Daily Living - Tips and Suggestions Home Preparatio

Leola Sanders Huey is an 89 year old author, this is her third book. She published her first book at the age of 82, began writing at the age of 79. She represents the new old age, the ones over 85 and up. No longer are many of the people in this age group sitting in the rocking chair waiting for life to end they are up and about using the life they have left. Currently Leola is facilitating three conference online Christian programs. A Bible book club each Friday evening with people from many cities and states who call in to read and discuss the books of the Bible. They have been reading all 66 books, chapter by chapter since 2012. The next two programs are on Sunday evening, One in Texas and the second one is in California. A historical reading of the church that she attends and she also completed her third book... In addition to all of this Leola attended the senior citizen prom given for senior citizens at the Senior Centers Center in Rosenberge, Texas. Should you worry about AGEING please read this book about these ageing mothers in law. It is hilarious, informative and inspiring. A book you must read..

Forty years of marriage full of memories......but soon she would be the only one to hold them.Susan and George's marriage has had its ups and downs, but now an overwhelming and unbeatable problem looms......Alzheimer's.Before George is officially receives his progressive-dementia diagnosis, his mental state is deteriorating. Susan and George's 39 year marriage becomes strained. Then, with diagnosis in hand and no hope of a cure, Susan decides on a solution to her fear of what their future holds. She will run away. She packs up their trikes and George into their mini van and launches on a road trip with no end date in mind. Where will their trip take them? Will the journey help her transition from reluctant wife to loving caregiver? Travel along with Sue and George as they go Trippin' around the USA.Illustrated by insightful and sometimes quirky photos, Susan's story is an irresistibly charming looking at the joys of travel balanced with the challenges brought on by dementia symptoms.You'll fall in love with this women's travel memoir as you journey along with Susan and George from Florida to Wisconsin, Washington to Colorado, from smiles to heartache and back again.The first in the Trippin' series, start trippin' with Susan!A portion of all funds from the sale of this book are donated to organizations that provide support to dementia caregivers.Get it now.What people are saying..."A terrific read!... I laughed and I cried and gained strength from Susan's journey. A must read." Connie J Tice"Good book. I was surprised that it drew me in & I couldn't put it down." Dale Krimmer"So glad I put this on my kindle, so different from my usual book fare but so entertaining and charming that I will certainly buy her next book." Carolynadawn"Not a how-to book, but a celebration of love!" Al Louis"You will never forget this book." William M. Pitzer"A great book! I loved the way the author tells the story of her journey with George with empathy and humor, with an easy to read style that makes the pages fly by. What a wonderful approach to Alzheimer's Disease!" RPhDan

Enjoy FOOD Inspired Drawings in this Memory Provoking Interactive, 8.5" x 11" Coloring & Activity Book For People With Advanced Stage Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Brain Injury, Autism, Parkinson, Aphasia and Other Cognitive Conditions. Inside are 35 Simple BLACK-LINE Drawings With Sentence Cuing Common Phrases Plus 20 Keepsake Journal Pages in the back. Book 1; Companion is identical to this Book - just Smaller. Book 2; has all the same elements, but has Color-Cued Drawings for people that require Color-Cuing. Book 3; is Books 1 & 2 in ONE BIG Book. Recommended for Healthcare Facilities and in-Home Care for people suffering from later stages of Dementia. Engaging and Soothes Anxiety and Depression for the elderly and all ages of people with late stage memory issues, diminished speech and poor vision. These Books are also excellent for lesson and story telling for preschool and early grade school students. This cross over between the generations provides the opportunity to include children in on the fun to encourage new memories and help reconnect the old. Family and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This Book Was Created With & Recommended By Director Of Therapeutic Recreation Department & Dementia Program Coordinator Long Term Center - Alexis Chiucarello. Look for our other Dementia Books; Connecting Memories, Books 1, 2 & 3. Remembering The 4-Seasons, Books 1, 2 & 3. Remembering The Holidays, Books 1, 2 & 3.

Enjoy The 4-Seasons in this Memory Provoking 8.5" x 11" Coloring & Activity Book For People With Advanced Stage Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Brain Injury, Autism, Parkinson, Aphasia and Other Cognitive Conditions. Inside are 30 Simple BLACK-LINE Drawings With Sentence Cuing Common Phrases Plus 8 Keepsake Journal Pages. Book 1; Companion is identical to this Book - just Smaller. Book 2; has all the same elements, but has Color-Cued Drawings for people that require Color-Cuing. Book 3; is Books 1 & 2 in ONE BIG Book. Recommended for Healthcare Facilities and in-Home Care for people suffering from later stages of Dementia. Engaging and Soothes Anxiety and Depression for the elderly and all ages of people with late stage memory issues, diminished speech and poor vision. These Books are also excellent for lesson and story telling for preschool and early grade school students. This cross over between the generations provides the opportunity to include children in on the fun to encourage new memories and help reconnect the old. Family and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This Book Was Created With & Recommended By Director Of Therapeutic Recreation Department & Dementia Program Coordinator Long Term Center - Alexis Chiucarello. Look for our other Dementia Books; Connecting Memories, Books 1, 2 & 3. Connecting Edible Memories, Books 1, 2 & 3. Remembering The Holidays, Books 1, 2 & 3.

The world can be a dangerous place for a person with dementia. As a caregiver, it's up to you to minimize that danger.People with Alzheimer's disease are prone to the same general hazards as other older adults, such as falls and errors in taking their medications properly.But these problems are compounded by the cognitive decline that inevitably accompanies the disease.People with Alzheimer's disease are also prone to hazards particular to dementia, like wandering and sundowning, which is confusion that becomes more pronounced in the early evenings The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to: Keeping your loved one with Alzheimer's disease safe while they are still living on their own can be a challenge. This book is here to help with focused checklists to help you do everything you can to ensure your loved one's continued safety.Safety is essential for the overall health of a person with Alzheimer's disease. Order now and learn how to protect your loved one today.Prevent falls and protect against fire, chemical, gun, and other safety hazards.Ensure your loved one takes necessary medications safely.Protect against wandering and find your loved one if they do wander.Assess your loved one's ability to drive and know when it's time to take the keys.Watch for signs of and protect against elder abuse and suicide.

Although it's her job as a self-help author to encourage people to take good care of themselves, when her own mother began to slip into dementia Tzivia Gover had difficulty following her own advice. After all, the taxing nature of being a caregiver takes its toll on physical health and mental well-being. And, as Tzivia found, even the simplest self-care fixes like getting a massage, taking long baths, or taking some extra "me" time can feel out of reach for caregivers-either because of cost, time, or both.But Tzivia has identified a surprising source of generous, wise guidance that's close at hand, free of charge and requires no extra time or travel. Dreams, Tzivia has found, can coach and comfort caregivers, and offer new perspectives, creative solutions, and spiritual strength and meaning through what might otherwise feel like a devastating ordeal. In Forgotten Dreams Tzivia shares her story along with easy to follow tips and techniques that will help caregivers: * Sleep better and find moments of rest in stressful times* Learn to recall and record dreams* Discover how all dreams, even nightmares, can be tapped for help, health, and spiritual and emotional healingTzivia is passionate about using her research on sleep, dreams and mindfulness to help others reap the benefits she has experienced from living in harmony with her dreams. In her private practice as a Certified Dreamwork Professional, and as the Director of the Institute for Dream Studies, she has worked with hundreds of clients, many of whom have been caregivers themselves. The gifts she offers in Forgotten Dreams will help families and loved ones of those with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia to sleep more soundly and use their nighttime dreams for support and guidance--so they can find meaning and even joy, even in deeply challenging times.PRAISE FOR FORGOTTEN DREAMS"This is a splendid little book, offering insights on dreams, memory, and caregiving in a gentle and compassionate voice. ... Written in simple language with short sections, this is a book that understands the challenges caregivers face and offers a bit of light for the journey." Jeanne Van Bronkhorst, Dreams at the Threshold: Guidance, Comfort, and Healing at the End of Life. "A rare glimpse into a mother-daughter bonding experience through dreams at a time when communication was all but lost to Alzheimer's disease. Not only that, but how to get more precious sleep during a time of insomnia and insanity. I'm comforted by this ebook. Highly recommend for those who are desperate to connect with a loved one afflicted by Alzheimer's." Sharon Pastore, CDP, Founder, Dream Girl Power

Whether you're in the prime of your life or the Autumn of your life it's a good idea toplan for the unfortunate event of not being able to manage your own affairs.By completing the information set out in this book it will not only help you to put your affairs inorder, it will help your family and friends to manage them if need be.Then when your time comes as it must to all of us, it will be so much easier for friendsand loved ones to make sure your wishes are carried out. Pardon the pun but you can truly rest in peace.The book written in the UK and is a good size being 7.44" x 9..69" - 103 pages, with various topics in each of the following sections: Personal DetailsFinance DetailsImmediate Family ContactsOther Family & Friends ContactsHouse Keeping InformationInsurance Policy InformationMy Digital PresenceKeep It To YourselfCollecting Important DocumentsGetting The Last Word Each section has been set out with templates for you to complete along with blanks in case there are other items you wish to add. There are also additional pages at the back for further items such as letters, notes or changes at a later date.

Our world is currently experiencing a global Caregiving Crisis. If you, like so many others, are increasingly concerned about your loved one's needs as they age, then ask yourself the following questions: How does your loved one see their life playing out? Where do they want to live as they age (in their own home vs. assisted living)? What kind of health do they aspire to be in? What kinds of activities do they want to engage in? If and when your loved one can no longer live independently, what is their preference (i.e., paid in-home help, assisted living or nursing facility)? Is their preference realistic considering their financial situation, and if not, what are the feasible alternatives? The Caregiving Journey goes far beyond the basics of wills and logistical funeral plans-basics many people have in place (especially where children are involved). Rather, you'll be guided and supported to create a well-thought-out plan for those three, five or even 10 or more years when your loved one needs your help because they can no longer live on their own. With the inspiration, practical steps, support, and tools provided inside these pages, you'll be well-equipped to guide your family members and loved ones to the end of their lives with love, ease and grace.Bringing together her 30+ years as a professional market analyst and her personal experience as a live-in caregiver for her mom, author Debbie Howard has integrated her experiences-along with the journeys of over 200 other caregivers-into this book to help you choose your best way forward. Learn more at www.theCaregivingJourney.com.

14.5 percent of the population are older adults But it's not a numbers game. When it comes to our aging parents, it's personal. Packed with emotional baggage. Fraught with fear and exhaustion. Frankly, it's overwhelming! That's why I'm telling new stories of real families grappling with the caregiving challenge. It's why I assembled cutting-edge resources to help us walk the road with our parents and loved ones.-Julie-Allyson Ieron This is the combined story of dozens of adult children and how they learned to cope with the shift from taker to giver. It's real. Sometimes poignant. Sometimes gut-wrenching. It's your story, too. --Identify the emotional and spiritual issues you might face --Grapple with real-life dilemmas of caregiving families-families like yours. --Be encouraged by stories from caregivers who've lived it, biblical examples that are amazingly relevant, and professional insights explained clearly in laymen's terms. This Tenth Anniversary Expanded Edition features never-before told stories, an up-to-date resource list, and a Study Journal to chronicle your journey for future generations.

Helping your family and loved ones when they need you most""Caregiving" has a big heart-on a much-needed topic. A rare book of spiritual and practical wisdom."--Sue Bender, author of "Plain and Simple" and "Everyday Sacred""A poignant, wise, and in-the-trenches view of caregiving that is both practical and spiritual, especially of value to midlife adults."--Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author of "Goddesses in Everywoman" and "Close to the Bone""Lovely. . . . Beth McLeod's experience and wisdom shine through as she shares her heartfelt journey of loss, surrender, hope, and healing."--David Simon, M.D. medical director, the Chopra Center for Well Being, author of "Vital Energy" and "Return to Wholeness"Sooner or later it will touch us all: A family member or loved one becomes ill or disabled, and we step in to help. This is caregiving, and in this powerful, unique book, prizewinning writer and advocate Beth Witrogen McLeod leads us through the caregiving journey with unflinching authority and compassion. Framed by the author's personal odyssey as a caregiver and richly informed by the inspiring and poignant tales of others, "Caregiving" explores medical and financial problems, all aspects of spirituality, and such issues as depression, stress, housing, home care, and end-of-life concerns. A rare blend of powerful storytelling and practical information, "Caregiving" is a revelation.

What do you do when your outspoken, passionate, and quick-wittedmother starts fading into a forgetful, fearful...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,0, Fachhochschule des Mittelstands, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Da die Lebenssituationen und Bedürfnisse von Menschen mit Behinderung und ihren Familienmitgliedern sehr individuell sind, stellt sich die Frage, wie die Betroffenen durch den Familienentlastenden Dienst Unterstützung zu einem selbstbestimmten Leben erfahren können. Diese Fragestellung bildet den Kern der Arbeit. Zunächst werden Begrifflichkeiten und sozialpädagogische Grundlagen in den angebotenen Leistungssegmenten geklärt. Anschließend geht es um entsprechende Zielfindungen und optionale Angebote auf beiden Ebenen. So rückt zum einen der Mensch mit Behinderung und zum anderem gleichsam seine betreuenden Angehörige in den Fokus der Fragestellung. Abgerundet wird die Arbeit durch die rechtlichen Grundlagen und der möglichen Finanzierung. Mit dem Fazit erfolgt eine Gegenüberstellung der Ausgangsproblematik und der Umsetzung des Leistungssegmentes des Familienentlastenden Dienstes.In den letzten Jahren haben sich die Ansprüche von Menschen mit Behinderung, insbesondere an ihre Wohnformen und den damit verbundenen Bedürfnissen stark verändert. Eingebettet in das Familiensystem möchten Menschen mit Behinderung an der Gesellschaft teilhaben, ihre individuellen Bedürfnisse befriedigen und Zielvorstellungen im Rahmen ihrer Ressourcen verwirklichen. Dabei tragen die Familienangehörigen die Hauptlast der Erziehung, Betreuung und Pflege.Diese dauerhaften psychischen und physischen Belastungen für die betreuenden Angehörigen führen nicht selten zu gesundheitlichen Problemen. Im Rahmen der ambulanten Hilfen müssen hier Angebote für die betroffenen Menschen und Entlastungen für ihre Angehörigen greifen. Dahingehend eine soziale Ausgrenzung für alle Beteiligten zu vermeiden. In diesem Zusammenhang zeigt der Gesetzgeber Möglichkeiten der Entlastung, zur Unterstützung im Alltag, auf. Als ein Leistungssegment der Offenen Hilfen wird hier der Familienentlastende Dienst benannt.

This book offers a wonderful "gut punch" to those of us who are caregivers. It avidly reminds us to craft healthy balance and avoid sacrificing our own well-being to caregiving responsibilities. What a great read and wake-up call!"It addresses the 'quality-of-life' issue that affects many of the primary caregivers on the case files we handle each day. All caregivers and those who support caregiving will receive great benefits from this book.

"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"--