The conscious caregiver a mindful approach to caring for your loved one without losing yourself

"Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patienc...

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Main Author: Abbit, Linda (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Adams Media, 2017.
Edition: First Adams Media trade paperback edition.
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Summary: "Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it's a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion--causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself? Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it's full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time"--
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 255 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN: 9781440597732
1440597731
Author Notes: Linda Abbit is a family caregiver with more than twenty years of experience and the founder of Tender Loving Eldercare, a blog and community for caregivers. She holds a master's degree in education; worked in the eldercare industry; and continues to be an advocate for older adults, especially those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In 2009 she received the Caregiver of the Year Award by Caregiving.com. She is a contributing writer for Senior Planet and also a speaker and consultant about eldercare issues for families and corporations.