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• The AARP Caregiver Answer Book

  Jacobs, Barry J.

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  "Written in an easy to navigate Q&A format, this accessible and compassionate guide answers all of the most commonly asked questions that come up throughout the course of the caregiving journey. The AARP Caregiver Answer Book addresses everything…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stand by Me

  a Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving

  Applebaum, Allison,

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  "As the founder of the only devoted Caregivers Clinic in the country, clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum is no stranger to the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. She also understands that it is often the strength and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caregiving

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  This is the story of a group of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the ups and downs of this deeply challenging and immensely meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Caregiver's Encyclopedia

  a Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults

  Gillick, Muriel R., 1951-

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  "Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one--from making…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Generation Care

  the New Culture of Caregiving, With Advice and Support for Those Living It

  Levin, Jennifer N.,

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  "Filled with the voices of caregivers, expert commentary and research, and a roadmap to the solutions that can begin helping people now as well as build the policies of the future, Generation Care addresses the financial costs, the ambiguous sense…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Good Caregiver

  a One-of-a-kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for An Aging Loved One

  Kane, Robert L., 1940-

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  "In The Good Caregiver, world-renowned expert on aging and long- term care Dr. Robert Kane provides a road map for caregiving. More than just a professional expert, Dr. Kane draws on his personal experience of caring for his aging mother after she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caregiver's Path to Compassionate Decision Making

  Making Choices for Those Who Can't

  Kind, Viki

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  "Four adaptable tools that make decision making a simple, step-by-step process; guidelines to help you determine if your loved one or patient can make decisions, who should make the decisions, and how to make better decisions; questions to use in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving

  a Novel

  Evison, Jonathan

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  "After losing virtually everything meaningful in his life, Benjamin trains to be a caregiver, but his first client, a fiercely independent teen with muscular dystrophy, gives him more than he bargained for and soon the two embark on a road trip to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Contemplative Caregiving

  Finding Healing, Compassion, and Spiritual Growth Through End-of-life Care

  Baugher, John E.,

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  "In this beautifully written book, Baugher weaves together insights from his experience with those gleaned from interviews with dozens of hospice volunteers from widely varying backgrounds. Contemplative caregiving can be a spiritual practice in its…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Unexpected Journey

  Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path

  Willis, Emma Heming

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  "The day Emma Heming Willis's husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor's appointment…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caregiver's Handbook

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  "An accessible and practical guide to caring for an older or disabled person at home."

• The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers

  Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping An Aging Parent

  Jacobs, Barry J.

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  "Caring for a parent whose health is in decline is a deeply meaningful way to express your love and loyalty. But if you've picked up this book, chances are you're also struggling with some aspect of your role as a caregiver. Whether you're tired of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caregiving

  the Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal

  McLeod, Beth Witrogen, 1948-

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are Not Alone

  for Parents and Caregivers

  Crawford, Christine M.,

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  "Child psychiatrist and NAMI's Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child's mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Choreography of Care

  Engaging Caregivers in Creative Expression

  Pimsler, Stuart

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  "The Choreography of Care chronicles the work of healing artists Stuart Pimsler and Suzanne Costello with thousands of professional caregivers over the past three decades. These pages offer countless strategies for bringing creative expression to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dying at Home

  a Family Guide for Caregiving

  Sankar, Andrea

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  "Many people seek the comfort and dignity of dying at home. Advances in pharmacology and hospice care allow the dying to remain at home relatively free of pain and symptoms, but navigating professional services, insurance coverage, and family…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Memory Minders. Low Activity Level

  a Kit for Caregivers

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  Memory Minder caregiver kits are designed to be used by caregivers who are caring for people experiencing memory loss. The materials in these kits are specifically selected to spark memories, create conversation, and allow positive and engaging…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Memory Minders. Middle Activity Level

  a Kit for Caregivers

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  Memory Minder caregiver kits are designed to be used by caregivers who are caring for people experiencing memory loss. The materials in these kits are specifically selected to spark memories, create conversation, and allow positive and engaging…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Memory Minders. High Activity Level

  a Kit for Caregivers

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  Memory Minder caregiver kits are designed to be used by caregivers who are caring for people experiencing memory loss. The materials in these kits are specifically selected to spark memories, create conversation, and allow positive and engaging…Read moreRead more of this annotation