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Ten years ago, the first edition of A Dignified Life changed the way the caregiving community approached Alzheimer's disease by showing caregivers how to act as a Best Friend to the person. Firmly grounded in the latest knowledge about dementia, this expanded edition offers a wealth of tips and advice.

Everyone gets older, but not everybody approaches the aging process as they should. For many older adults, admitting that they are starting to lose some independence or become more reliant on friends and loved ones can feel scary or embarrassing. As their loved one, you might feel unsettled and frustrated as you recognize that these changes are happening.

There is a looming crisis. Millions of baby boomers are aging and will need care, but there are not enough beds for all of them. Residential Assisted Living is the solution.

A caregiver’s roadmap that delivers deep insights and practical solutions. Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver offers a fresh and practical approach to the challenges faced by wives, husbands, and adult children who care for loved ones with dementia.

Reduce or eliminate accidents. Bedwetting can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort for older adults, affecting their quality of life and the lives of those who love them. With the right treatment and support, it is possible to manage this issue and improve the overall well-being of our older loved ones. From medications and pelvic floor exercises to lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, and surgery, there are many successful treatment options available.

There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the US who suffer from dementia—a statistic that is only anticipated to increase as time goes on. As their condition worsens, patients become increasingly unable to care for themselves and have to rely on someone else, usually a loved one, to look after them.

Everyone faces illness. Whether it's a personal health crisis or the sickness a loved one is experiencing, none of us is immune to illness or death. While we can try to ignore the reality, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen suggests we do the exact opposite: face it. Dr. Bolen shares how illness gives us purpose, guiding us towards finding the truth. By practicing self-compassion, empathy, listening, and learning, we set ourselves on a path to finding hope.

Medicare for the Lazy Man is a quick and thorough guide created by a highly qualified expert. It will tell how to slide through that encounter with Medicare and squirt out the other side with the best protection available on the market today. In very short order, listeners will learn exactly what needs to be done and when. Only here will they find the tools to buy some coverage online without being pestered by dopey insurance agents.

Have you ever felt like you are in a tsunami of emotions? One day, everything was fine, and then something about someone you love changed forever. Out of Love was written for you, in your time of need, and for those moments that feel hopeless. I wrote these words to encourage, inspire, and let you know that, "Everything will be ok, honey," as my dear mom, Rosemary Ann Hakim (aka RahRah) would say if she were still with us.

Is your loved one showing signs of forgetfulness and are you wondering if it is old age or dementia? In the US, 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65 live with the disease today. How do you know if it is not just old age? Learn the difference between old age forgetfulness and dementia. This audiobook will be one of the most useful references for those who are looking for more information to help a person with dementia or learn to cope with everything that is happening around them.

One day your life was normal. The next thing you know, your life is being ruled by the needs of your aging parent. Welcome to the caregiving season. Caregiving for aging loved ones can be incredibly stressful if you are not prepared. But it can be much easier with the right knowledge, tools, and support.

Achieve a healthy mind with self-management techniques to become the best ASD caregiver you can be. Does someone in your life live with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are your caregiving responsibilities weighing down on your mental sanity? Do you want to learn how to take care of yourself, so you can better care for others in return?

From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than thirty-five years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age.

Since her childhood, Kelechi A. Uduhiri, MD, MPH, MS wanted to be a physician. Inspired by the bedside manner and kind deliberations of her family's house-call doctor, she finally realized that dream, as the first woman in her family to become a medical doctor. She delighted in the time spent with her patients, hearing their stories, understanding them more deeply. As years passed, however, she spent less and less time with her patients, ending up at a shocking seven-minutes-per-patient timeline due to the enormous amounts of paperwork and documentation.

This small book is packed with information on aging gracefully. You'll find answers to all your questions, from how to keep your skin looking young and healthy, to natural anti-aging techniques, to the best way to get rid of wrinkles. So if you're ready to start aging gracefully, this book is for you!

The Proactive Caregiver book will inspire caregivers surrounded by the darkness of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm with the light of acceptance and empowerment. It will encourage you to be a healthier caregiver and teach you to appreciate the role model you have become as a caregiver for your children, causing a cultural shift.

This guide is intended for adult sons and daughters of their aging parent to help retain either staying in their home safely or identify what level of care is optimal in the community. I review levels of care and precisely what a person's abilities look like at each level, which will help patients and families understand their options for meeting specific care needs. This often translates to the cost you may pay, for example, at your chosen assisted living facility.

With 77 million Baby Boomers in the United States, people all over the country are worried about receiving the call that their mom, their dad, or their elderly loved one will suddenly have a health crisis with no one nearby to help.

A caregiving guidebook to help you navigate your caregiving journey with skill and confidence, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving empowers the family caregiver with tools and strategies to create a sustainable caregiving experience for the duration of the journey.

I have written this manual for patients and families navigating their way through the maze of the healthcare system, the hospital, and then a stay for physical therapy in skilled nursing. My goal is to empower patients and families to take control of their health and the process.

In Welcome to Caregiving: The Things Caregivers Never Talk About, Erin shares her many lessons as a caregiver. In her warm, witty way, she shines a light on what it means to be a caregiver for a transplant patient, down to the smallest and sometimes most embarrassing detail. Rather than merely explaining what pills to take at what time, or what symptoms require phone calls, Erin really shows what it means to be a caregiver.

El único libro que te cuenta todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tu suelo pélvico en cada etapa de tu vida. Esta es la primera guía completa que nos presenta todas las disfunciones más comunes del suelo pélvico y cómo puede éste entrenarse y tratarse a sí mismo como parte de una rutina diaria. Jane Simpson sostiene la necesidad de celebrar la maravilla de nuestros músculos del suelo pélvico. ¿Alguna vez te has reído tanto que has llegado a mojarte? ¿Te has encontrado cruzando las piernas más de una vez en busca de un baño?

Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer the tough questions. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the listener through key points about dementia care.

New medications can unknowingly cause adverse effects that prompt new diagnoses and new prescriptions to manage those adverse effects. What the patient is left with is a vicious cycle called the prescribing cascade that leads to more medication, worsening health, and a feeling of helplessness that they will be taking several medications for the rest of their life. I designed this book to help healthcare professionals identify the prescribing cascade and the collateral damage that can result on account of polypharmacy.

Alzheimer's caregiving challenges and how to deal with specific events. Care required for anyone is unique to that person's specific needs. Issues pertain to dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and anyone dealing with daily living challenges.

Did you know that some professionals think that most actions stem from unfulfilled needs? We can better address the needs of those we love by comprehending this fundamental principle and then applying that understanding to reframe the illness and its effects. This book will help you acknowledge and overcome interpersonal barriers preventing you from assisting your patient. Or, if you're recently diagnosed with dementia, your caregiver will agree from the start, and you'll be able to acquire the help you require reasonably quickly.

Virtual Medicare gives you a clear understanding of which Medicare plan is best for you, according to your doctor, medical network, medications, and health needs. It will help you understand Medicare in the basic and traditional way with virtual technology. Medicare was transformed during the pandemic. In-person non-urgent medical visits were temporarily replaced with virtual care, and the use of virtual healthcare apps and services skyrocketed. This book is a resource and reference guide that will help you understand how to review, compare, and enroll in Medicare plans.

Have you gone from feeling like you were finally following your true calling as a helper and healer to dragging yourself out of bed? Where did all the excitement, wonder, and gratitude go? Whether you're an acupuncturist, massage therapist, yoga teacher, Reiki healer, coach, astrologer, or counselor, this book is your companion. Anyone in the helping and healing professions needs an afternoon in a cozy corner with a cup of tea and this book. It's time to go beyond self-care cliches and get the practical tools you need to share your gifts with others while keeping yourself nourished.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the greatest challenges one might face in life. This book brings an overview of what family caregivers must know to identify and manage dementia symptoms, to make the best plans for future care, and avoid costly mistakes as dementia progresses. Pragmatic, concise, and straight to the point, yet with poignant anecdotes and compassionate wisdom, Ahead of Dementia is a must-listen for those who want to know how best to help their loved ones while also caring for themselves

Being a caregiver is always a choice. If giving care is expected because of a relationship, the result could be stress and mental fatigue. If employed as a caregiver, you can always quit. If you physically or mentally cannot care for another, you owe it to yourself and the one needing care to step away from this responsibility. For me, I embraced the need, and my first challenge as a caregiver was as a young child, and next as an adult. What does it take to be a gracious caregiver? Patience and love, not necessarily in that order.