Caregiving Both Ways: A Guide to Caring for a Loved One with Dementia (and Yourself!)
Autor Molly Wisniewskien Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 aug 2019
- The use of redirection and other non-medical tools to address the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
- How to handle difficult decisions in caregiving.
- Continued support and validation through all stages of care.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781633539846
ISBN-10: 1633539849
Pagini: 208
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: MANGO MEDIA
ISBN-10: 1633539849
Pagini: 208
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: MANGO MEDIA
Notă biografică
Molly Wisniewski is a freelance writer and consultant in the aging services. She received her M.A. in the Management of Aging Services at the Erickson School, UMBC. She has over ten years experience working with seniors in a variety of settings including Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Public Policy, and Consumer Advocacy. She began her career with a mentor dedicated to the teaching of Resident Rights and a strong advocate for the quality of life and care for seniors living in nursing homes. As an activity professional, she is continuously humbled by the joy, kindness, and compassion individuals living with dementia have in their heart and their willingness to share this love with all those they meet. Her mission is to help caregivers cultivate the same type of relationships with the older adults living with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease in their life. Her blog the Upside to Aging is dedicated to sharing an alternative and more positive side to aging.
Cuprins
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One: The Unexpected Family Caregiver
Chapter Two: Three Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Chapter Three: Dementia Care
Chapter Four: Approaches to Address Behaviors
Chapter Five: Activities to Ease Care Tasks
Chapter Six: Managing Difficult Aspects of Care
Chapter Seven: How to Have a Conversation about Care
Chapter Eight: Available Senior Living Options
Chapter Nine: What to Look for in a Nursing Home
Chapter Ten: Once a Caregiver, Always a Caregiver
Thank You
Acknowledgments
References
About the Author
Descriere
The use of redirection and other non-medical tools to address the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. How to handle difficult decisions in caregiving. Continued support and validation through all stages of care.