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Provide exceptional care for your loved one with dementia… and avoid the burnout and stress caused by caregiving… Did you know that over 50 million people worldwide have dementia? And that number is expected to triple by 2050. It's a concern that affects not only your loved one but also you and your family. There’s a challenging and complex journey ahead… but it can be less chaotic if you handle it right.

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

In Medicare Decoded: Shocking Facts to Help You Save Money and Get the Most from Medicare, elder advocate and Medicare expert Rick Solofsky guides you through the twists and turns of Medicare to get to the heart of what you need to know. Easy to understand and filled with essential information and strategies, Medicare Decoded answers your questions.

Just Care is Akemi Nishida’s thoughtful examination of care injustice and social justice enabled through care. The current neoliberal political economy has turned care into a business opportunity for the healthcare industrial complex and a mechanism of social oppression and control. Nishida analyzes the challenges people negotiate whether they are situated as caregivers, receivers, or both. Also illuminated is how people with disabilities come together to assemble community care collectives and bed activism (resistance and visions emerging from the space of bed) to reimagine care as a key element for social change.

Caring for a loved one who is gradually losing their mental and physical abilities over time is one of the most challenging tasks. However, by adopting a family-centered approach, we can overcome caregiver burnout and find solace in supporting one another. In many traditional cultures, the elderly receive care from the wider community and the entire family unit. They are respected for their wisdom and knowledge and as a valuable link to the past and family history. Unfortunately, in our modern-day Western culture, we are conditioned to be self-reliant, independent, and often isolated.

Read by the author and featuring eight exclusive bonus sections Jen calls “Vaginal Vignettes”: humorous and unforgettable moments from Jen’s real-life experiences in the labor and delivery room. “A refreshingly compassionate roadmap built on boundaries, clarity, and real communication...

Når vi taler om omsorgssektoren, fokuseres der ofte på det negative: konstante nedskæringer, udbrændte medarbejdere, og at det er et job, som alle og enhver 'bare' kan udføre. Faktum er dog, at jobbet ikke kun kræver en uddannelse, men også i sig selv er krævende og komplekst – og at...

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the...

We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And thats particularly true for women: -Women can expect to live five years longer than men. -A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average. -Women comprise 80% of centenarians, now the fastest growing segment of the worlds...

Talking about death won't kill you. Yet in today's world, death remains one of our greatest taboos. As religion declines and rituals fade, we are left without much guidance for one of life's only certainties. This is your handbook for death in the 21st century – a compassionate, practical and surprisingly hopeful guide to understanding mortality.

If you’re helping a loved one with daily tasks, doctor appointments, or emotional support, you’re a caregiver—whether you realize it or not. The Caregiver’s Advocate Volume 2 brings together 22 professionals—doctors, social workers, consultants, financial advisors, and more—who understand the real challenges of caregiving because they’ve lived it.

Mature listeners seeking an easy-to-listen book with a dignified, respectful design. No patronizing language. No cartoonish clip art. Just a high-quality audiobook that feels good in your hands.

The trusted guide for surviving overwhelm and trauma in today's world, now revised and updated. Trauma Stewardship is the seminal work on sustaining oneself while bearing witness over time to the hardship, overwhelm, suffering, and trauma of humans, other living beings, and the planet itself...

'Incredible. One of those rare books that should be dispensed on prescription to every household.' - Lucy Easthope, author of When the Dust Settles 'Hilarious, bitter, poignant and profound . . . like an existential soap opera - only with more laughs.' - Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan It was...

Discover a compassionate and practical guide to navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This comprehensive 3-in-1 audiobook offers clear guidance for every stage of the caregiving journey, from recognizing early warning signs to managing the increasing demands of advanced memory care.

Master bedside spiritual caregiving to combat caregiver burnout and offer profound, empathetic presence during crisis. Whether you are navigating a stressful nursing commute or processing the heavy emotional toll of end-of-life companionship, this reflective audio experience grounds you in...

Master practical counseling frameworks and holistic healing skills to support individuals facing profound grief or crisis. Perfect for a grounding listen during your commute to the clinic, this empowering audio experience transforms vague concepts of empathy into concrete, actionable dialogue...

Prevent caregiver burnout and master compassionate support while navigating grief, illness, and end-of-life care. Whether you are supporting an aging parent at home or seeking emotional balance on a stressful clinical shift, offering deep empathy often feels draining. Discover a grounded roadmap...

Transform the anxiety of family caregiving into grounded peace with this practical guide to end-of-life hospice support. When sudden illness strikes, stepping into the role of primary caregiver feels deeply disorienting. Discover medically accurate, jargon-free strategies to manage daily comfort...

Master the complexities of serious illness with empowering caregiving strategies that bring lasting comfort and dignity. When you are navigating the overwhelming healthcare system or coping with a devastating diagnosis, you need a calm, steady voice to guide you. This comforting resource...