Floating In The Deep End How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer S
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Floating In The Deep End How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer S
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Author : Patti Davis
language : en
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-28
Floating In The Deep End How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer S written by Patti Davis and has been published by Liveright Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
With the heartfelt prose of a loving daughter, Patti Davis provides a life raft for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. “For the decade of my father’s illness, I felt as if I was floating in the deep end, tossed by waves, carried by currents, but not drowning,” writes Patti Davis in this searingly honest and deeply moving account of the challenges involved in taking care of someone stricken with Alzheimer’s. When her father, the fortieth president of the United States, announced his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in an address to the American public in 1994, the world had not yet begun speaking about this cruel, mysterious disease. Yet overnight, Ronald Reagan and his immediate family became the face of Alzheimer’s, and Davis, once content to keep her family at arm’s length, quickly moved across the country to be present during “the journey that would take [him] into the sunset of [his] life.” Empowered by all she learned from caring for her father—about the nature of the illness, but also about the loss of a parent—Davis founded a support group for the family members and friends of Alzheimer’s patients. Along with a medically trained cofacilitator, she met with hundreds of exhausted and devastated attendees to talk through their pain and confusion. While Davis was aware that her own circumstances were uniquely fortunate, she knew there were universal truths about dementia, and even surprising gifts to be found in a long goodbye. With Floating in the Deep End, Davis draws on a welter of experiences to provide a singular account of battling Alzheimer’s. Eloquently woven with personal anecdotes and helpful advice tailored specifically for the overlooked caregiver, this essential guide covers every potential stage of the disease from the initial diagnosis through the ultimate passing and beyond. Including such tips as how to keep a loved one hygienic, and careful responses for when they drift to a time gone by, Davis always stresses the emotional milestones that come with slow-burning grief. Along the way, Davis shares how her own fractured family came together. With unflinching candor, she recalls when her mother, Nancy, who for decades could not show her children compassion or vulnerability, suddenly broke down in her arms. Davis also offers tender moments in which her father, a fabled movie star whom she always longed to know better, revealed his true self—always kind, even when he couldn’t recognize his own daughter. An inherently wise work that promises to become a classic, Floating in the Deep End ultimately provides hope to struggling families while elegantly illuminating the fragile human condition.
Six Steps To Managing Alzheimer S Disease And Dementia
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Author : Andrew E. Budson MD
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-08-23
Six Steps To Managing Alzheimer S Disease And Dementia written by Andrew E. Budson MD and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-23 with Medical categories.
Your needs as a caregiver are just as important as those your family member with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. This book will provide just the insight and guidance you need. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each day to do it, it's hard to manage all the problems that come with dementia. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help, addressing concerns such as: · Is the problem Alzheimer's, dementia, or something else? · How do you approach problems in dementia? · How do you manage problems with memory, language, and vision? · How do you cope with emotional and behavioral problems? · What are the best ways to manage troubles with sleep and incontinence? · Which medications can help? · Which medications can actually make things worse? · How do you build your care team? · Why is it important to care for yourself? · How do you sustain your relationship with your loved one? · How do you plan for the progression of dementia? · How do you plan for the end and beyond? Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia is comprehensive yet written in an easy-to-read style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Meet Me
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Author : Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Meet Me written by Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Art museums and people with disabilities categories.
"The accompanying kit, comprised of art modules and reproductions of works in MoMA's collection, serves as a complement to the book. We've designed the modules to inspire meaningful interactive experiences that encourage participation and self-expression."--P. 9.
10 Nursing Interventions For Family Caregivers
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Author : Mitzi M. Saunders
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-06-05
10 Nursing Interventions For Family Caregivers written by Mitzi M. Saunders and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-05 with Medical categories.
This book shines a light on the family caregiver, who cares for their loved one when nurses are not involved. It guides nurses to identify and partner with family caregivers and infuses confidence and desire to support them. The unique feature of this book is to provide nurses with the ability to see themselves in the role of supporting the family caregiver in their own practices with older people. Written in story form with teachable moments interjected within, it develops on the struggles and needs of the family caregiver. This book draws the nurse closer to the family caregiver using empathy, compassion, and competency; it elaborates on best practices to support key interventions that every professional nurse can do. Narrowing to 10 key nursing interventions helps establish the scope of family caregiver nursing care. Much of family caregiver care stems from compassion and “being with” and supporting the patient through difficult times. This is both an art and a skill. This much needed book guides nurses towards the family caregiver, the silent patient.
Staging Emily Dickinson
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Author : Grant Hayter-Menzies
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-04-17
Staging Emily Dickinson written by Grant Hayter-Menzies and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-17 with Performing Arts categories.
With a writer who had never written a play, an actress who had never taken the stage alone, and a director who had never headed a live performance, The Belle of Amherst managed to become an American theater classic. Despite being savaged by critics attending its opening night in April 1976, the play, which details the life of Emily Dickinson, survived its baptism by fire and went on to appear in theaters across the world. This is the remarkable untold story of "the little play that could." Covering the play's humble beginnings as well as its pioneers--like writer William Luce, director Charles Nelson Reilly and actress Julie Harris--this work also documents the modern efforts to keep the play alive. Exploring the show's enduring dramatic power, this book ultimately pays respect to the one-woman show that has triumphed for decades.
Dear Mom And Dad A Letter About Family Memory And The America We Once Knew
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Author : Patti Davis
language : en
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Release Date : 2024-02-06
Dear Mom And Dad A Letter About Family Memory And The America We Once Knew written by Patti Davis and has been published by Liveright Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A remarkably poignant writer for our troubled times, Patti Davis writes about love, loss, and the power of redemption in this poetic letter to her long-gone parents. Written with dignity and grace in the form of a letter to her parents, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Dear Mom and Dad is that surprisingly poignant work that succeeds not only as a memoir but as a moving account that will inspire readers to recall their own childhoods in a totally new light. Eager to retell the narrative of her own family and her coming-of-age, Patti Davis casts aside misperceptions that defined her in the past. Far from being the enfant terrible, Dear Mom and Dad reveals young Patti as a sensitive child, who was not able to be the public person her family demanded. Just as she re-examines her own role in an increasingly dysfunctional family drama, Davis casts an empathetic yet honest eye on her parents—on her father, the eternal lifeguard, who saved seventy-seven people, yet failed to create a coherent AIDS policy, and her mother, who never escaped her own tortured youth. What comes across are Davis’s burnished skills as a writer, something she always dreamed of becoming. Even as she unravels her mother’s highly edited persona, and her father’s loving but distant personality, Davis remains steadfast in her artistic expression, as she melds irony, comedy, and tragedy with dreamlike memories of an ever-present past. Dear Mom and Dad, with its account of her father’s Alzheimer's and her mother’s end-of-life struggles, becomes an account of forgiveness, reaching levels of redemption rarely found in contemporary memoirs.
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language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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Working Mother
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-10
Working Mother written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10 with categories.
The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.
Creating Moments Of Joy Along The Alzheimer S Journey
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Author : Jolene Brackey
language : en
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Release Date : 2016-11-15
Creating Moments Of Joy Along The Alzheimer S Journey written by Jolene Brackey and has been published by Purdue University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Family & Relationships categories.
The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.
Beyond Alzheimer S A Guide To Navigating The Complexities Of Dementia Care
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-11
Beyond Alzheimer S A Guide To Navigating The Complexities Of Dementia Care written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-11 with Health & Fitness categories.
In the face of Alzheimer's and dementia, individuals and families often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of caregiving. Beyond Alzheimer's: A Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Dementia Care offers a lifeline of support, providing essential guidance and practical strategies to navigate this challenging journey. With empathy and expertise, Pasquale De Marco addresses a wide range of topics, empowering readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for their loved ones. Beyond addressing the medical aspects of dementia, Beyond Alzheimer's: A Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Dementia Care delves into the emotional and psychological challenges that both individuals with dementia and their caregivers face. It offers compassionate insights into the behavioral changes that often accompany the condition, providing strategies for effective communication and managing difficult behaviors. The book also emphasizes the importance of self-care for caregivers, recognizing the toll that caregiving can take on their physical and emotional well-being. With a focus on preserving dignity and quality of life, Beyond Alzheimer's: A Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Dementia Care explores ways to create a supportive and stimulating environment for individuals with dementia. It provides practical tips for promoting meaningful engagement, encouraging independence, and adapting daily activities to meet the changing needs of those affected by the condition. The book also addresses legal and financial considerations, helping readers navigate the complexities of decision-making and ensuring that the best interests of the individual with dementia are upheld. Beyond Alzheimer's: A Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Dementia Care is more than just a guide; it is a beacon of hope, offering comfort and reassurance to those facing the challenges of dementia. With its comprehensive approach, insightful guidance, and unwavering compassion, this book is an invaluable resource that will empower individuals and families to face the journey ahead with greater confidence and resilience. If you like this book, write a review on google books!