Caregivers Meditations

Author : Barry J. Jacobs,Julia L. Mayer
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780738219035

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AARP Meditations for Caregivers by Barry J. Jacobs,Julia L. Mayer Pdf

Family caregiving has its challenges: emotional overload, time constraints, anxiety, burnout, missed work, adult sibling conflicts, and marital issues.AARP Meditations for Caregivers blends emotional and spiritual motivation to minimize the strains while helping caregivers view their work as a mission from the heart. Chapters are organized by theme, including topics such as accepting your feelings, knowing your limits, seeking support, and managing stress. Each reading offers a poignant meditation, an anecdote drawn from the author's personal or clinical experience, and hands-on or psychological advice to foster coping skills and a sense of fulfillment. The meditations in this dispensable book will provide you with solutions to typical caregiving challenges, offer relief and renewal through mindfulness, and inspire you to find meaning and value in the work you do.

Author : C.L. Ueberroth
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780615183602

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The Comprehensive Guide to Cancer Caregiving: A Helping Hand For Patients, Caregivers, Family and Friends by C.L. Ueberroth Pdf

The book cancer patients and their families should receive upon diagnosis. Advise and help for cancer patients, caregivers, friends and family of cancer patients. Simple yet potent suggestions for caring for oneself or caring for someone else facing cancer. From the day of diagnosis on through all treatments, suggestions for physical symptoms, emotional strength, and day to day aspects of cancer treatment. A how to guide on dealing with today and preparing for tomorrow practically during cancer.

Author : Erie Chapman,Erie Chapman Foundation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Caregivers
ISBN : 0974736694

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The Caregiver Meditations by Erie Chapman,Erie Chapman Foundation Pdf

Author : Barbara Hinther
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781644921043

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Meditations and Encouragement for the Caregiver of a Loved One with Dementia by Barbara Hinther Pdf

During my last few years caring for my husband with Lewy body dementia, I found lots of medical and psychological information about his disease and other brain/dementia disorders, but very little to give hope, comfort, and strength for the caregiver. This little book is to provide you some of this as you enter the dark night of the soul. My hope is to provide a glimmer of peace and comfort during this dementia trial""and it is a trial. Until there is a cure, my prayers and comfort are yours through this little book.

Author : Erie Chapman
Publisher : Baptist Healing Hospital Trust
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Caregivers
ISBN : 0980066409

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Caregivers Meditations by Erie Chapman Pdf

Author : Patricia Hoolihan
Publisher : Holy Cow Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1513645641

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Hands and Heart Together by Patricia Hoolihan Pdf

For the caregiver, a book of daily meditations that provides comfort, insight, and wisdom.

Author : Linda Spalla
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781452522241

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Catch Your Breath by Linda Spalla Pdf

" ""One of the meditations from Catch Your Breath cited in Oprah Magazine"" Whether you have chosen to be a caregiver or were hijacked by circumstances, Catch Your Breath, a series of touching meditations by Linda Spalla, will become a wisp of sanity and a day-to-day stabilizer. Spalla retraces an eight month care-giving journey with her mother, captured in raw, candid images, truly becoming a walk in her shoes. What started as a thirty-days-to-live commitment of care in her home turned into an unexpected eight months of never-ending responsibility. You will feel a kinship with the roller coaster of emotions; from anger, confusion, surprise, resentment, guilt and ambivalence, to finally relief, recovery and celebration. You will learn through the various vignettes some refreshingly practical information on such topics as finding sitters, managing medicine, dealing with sibling rivalry, contracting with Hospice, moving to assisted living, doing will preparation and other legalities as well as funeral planning. You will laugh; you will sob; your heart will soar; your heart will break. You will find solace, encouragement and inspiration for one of life’s most daunting challenges. But especially, you will discover your best self, emerging stalwart, strong and forged by the fire of your caregiving experience. Give yourself a gift of renewal and Catch Your Breath. "

Author : Cheryl Rezek
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781784501471

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Mindfulness for Carers by Cheryl Rezek Pdf

Carers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, worried and worn down by the vast demands that often come with caregiving, be they physical, psychological or emotional. Mindfulness can be enormously beneficial to carers, whether professional or voluntary, as a means of developing greater inner stability, resilience and gaining more control over their thoughts, feelings and emotions. Mindfulness is an evidence-based approach that is proven to help protect against stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. Dr Cheryl Rezek provides an accessible introduction to mindfulness, and explains how simple mindfulness practices and psychological concepts can be used to manage the day-to-day demands of caring effectively, helping caregivers to gain a greater sense of control and maintain a more positive and balanced outlook. The book includes easy-to-use and enjoyable mindfulness exercises, short enough to fit into a busy day, as well as accompanying audio tracks to support and guide the reader through these exercises. An essential read for all those involved in caring for people with acute or long-term health and mental health conditions, disabilities and other support needs, including relatives and other informal carers, adoptive parents and foster carers, as well as professional medical, health and social care staff.

Author : Lucia McBee, LCSW, MPH
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0826115292

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Mindfulness-Based Elder Care by Lucia McBee, LCSW, MPH Pdf

"She shares with us her gold - the conception, trial and error implementation, and initial scientific investigation of a new, educationally-oriented treatment approach that she has named mindfulness-based elder care (MBEC)."-from the Foreword by Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA, Associate Professor of Medicine,Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and SocietyUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School Drawing on years of experience as a geriatric social worker and mindfulness-based stress reduction practitioner, the author has taken Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program and adapted it to the particular needs of elders, their families, and professional caregivers. Mindfulness practices focus on abilities, rather than disabilities, in order to provide paths to the inner strengths and resources that we all possess. McBee's Mindfulness-Based Elder Care conveys the benefits of mindfulness through meditation, gentle yoga, massage, aromatherapy, humor, and other creative therapies to this special population. She provides clear, concise instructions for her program, as well as a wealth of anecdotal and experiential exercises, to help readers at all levels of experience. Hers is the first book to fully explore the value of mindfulness models for frail elders and their caregivers. Features of this groundbreaking volume include: Valuable tips for establishing programs to address each population's specific needs and restrictions Designed for short classes or 8-week courses Detailed experiential exercises for the reader Replete with case studies Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for elders and caregivers at all levels This innovative book is suitable for use with a variety of populations such as nursing home residents with physical and cognitive challenges, community-dwelling elders, direct-care staff, and non-professional caregivers.

Author : Shelly Beach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Caregivers
ISBN : 1572931957

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Precious Lord, Take My Hand by Shelly Beach Pdf

Inspiration for those with caregiver responsibilities and for families of those suffering with chronice illnesses and dementia

Author : Marguerite Manteau-Rao
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781626251595

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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia by Marguerite Manteau-Rao Pdf

If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you know firsthand the challenge of providing care while maintaining your own well-being. Caring for a Loved One with Dementia offers a compassionate and effective mindfulness-based dementia care (MBDC) guide to help you reduce stress, stay balanced, and bring ease into your interactions with the person with dementia. In this book, you’ll learn how to approach caring with calm, centered presence; respond to your loved one with compassion; and maintain authentic communication, even in the absence of words. Most importantly, you’ll discover ways to manage the grief, anger, depression, and other emotions often associated with dementia care, so you can find strength and meaning in each moment you spend with your loved one.

Author : Carolyn A. Brent
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781460346839

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The Caregiver's Companion by Carolyn A. Brent Pdf

Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker—making aging and caring for elderly loved ones more complicated than ever before. In this extensive guide, caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every situation that may arise, including: • Signs that your loved one needs more assistance • What to look for in a retirement home • Caretaking in your own home • How to ensure wills are in order • How to manage difficult family relationships • Ensuring you are getting the help and care you need Brent leaves no stone unturned, provides personal stories and scenarios for context, and includes other references and resources in this complete guide to caregiving.

Author : Francesco Pagnini,Zachary Simmons
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198757726

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Francesco Pagnini,Zachary Simmons Pdf

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Understanding and optimizing quality of life and psychological well-being presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the enhancement of the lives of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder. No current medical therapy can reverse or stop its progression, and the promotion of quality of life and psychological well-being is a central component of ALS care. Health care professionals who work in this field should incorporate attention to psychological, emotional, and relational aspects of the disease into their approach to care. This book provides some of the knowledge and direction necessary for optimizing the quality of care for individuals with ALS and their caregivers. Topics discussed include an ALS-centred view of quality of life, depressive features, anxiety, resilience, cognitive impairment, complementary and alternative medicines, and psychological research.

Author : Jeannie Ewing,Eileen Benthal
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508441839

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Navigating Deep Waters by Jeannie Ewing,Eileen Benthal Pdf

Grief afflicts everyone's lives, including caregivers who provide long-term care for one who requires special needs. Yet caregivers are so often left feeling burnt out, aggrieved, and simply lost or emotionally drained. Navigating Deep Waters: Meditations for Caregivers is a unique resource for busy caregivers who are physically and emotionally spent at the end of a long day. Not a typical book, Navigating Deep Waters is divided into short, page-long chapters that act as meditations for the reader. At the end of each chapter, a few reflection questions intended to serve as journaling prompts and a short prayer are offered to close up the concept. We know caregivers are busy, because we are caregivers. Jeannie has two daughters with special needs, one with a rare genetic condition. And Eileen has been a caregiver to her adult daughter, who also has a rare genetic condition, for eighteen years. We know caregivers don't have a lot of time. And the time we do have is precious. We must be selective with how we use what little time we have to ourselves. Navigating Deep Waters: Meditations for Caregivers is your oasis in the midst of a long, dusty desert. It is refreshment for your mind and food for your soul. It will aid you on your unique journey and call as a caregiver and ultimately lead you to self-discovery, hope, and healing.

Author : Robert Merrill Eddy,Kathy Wonson Eddy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Caregivers
ISBN : 0829811664

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Writing with Light by Robert Merrill Eddy,Kathy Wonson Eddy Pdf

This is a stunning collection of meditations and images for persons who share with other their gifts of care and nurture. A wonderful gift for any caregiver, this book will strengthen, comfort, and uplift those who give tirelessly of their time so that others can live better lives.