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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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1 : what is conscious caregiving
  • Your role as a conscious caregiver
  • Caregiver stress and burnout
  • Conscious caregiving and self-care
  • Part 2 : the art of conscious communication
  • Conscious communication with your loved one
  • Communicating with a caregiving team
  • Being an advocate for your loved one and yourself
  • Part 3 : the progression of conscious caregiving
  • Conscious caregiving options
  • What to expect when making the transition to assisted living
  • Conscious caregiving near the end of life
  • After caregiving ends.