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'This book includes descriptions of actual patient cases along with a number of brief yet telling stories from Hospice Africa Uganda nurses and other team members of their personal history with Hospice Africa Uganda.' (Prof. Dr Anne Merriman, FRCPEd, FRCPI, Founder Hospice Africa) This is a captivating, moving book, full of life and all of the powerful emotions that come with extending love during the challenges facing patients with serious and life-limiting medical conditions and their families. It tells of the joys that come with never giving up on patients, whatever the prognosis of the ...

Ready to navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and compassion? The Accidental Caregiver’s Guide is a detailed guide created for individuals suddenly finding themselves in the role of caregiver for an elderly family member or friend. This book, penned by an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy, is more than just a set of instructions—it's a source of hope and clarity in the intricate world of caregiving. Leveraging over ten years of both professional and personal experience in geriatric care, the author offers key insights, transforming overwhelming challenges into ...

It all began in 1958 when I was ten. A young family has just moved into the neighborhood. One sunny summer day, while I was sitting on the steps of my house, a young boy came up to me and rolled his ball to my feet. With the sun in my face, I said hi and rolled it back. He ran off. A few days later, he did it again. I eventually became friends with him. I told my mom that a Chinese family had moved into the neighborhood and their son, Charlie, was my new friend. She said, bring him over for supper. I did, and after supper, he left, and my mom told me a story about people who have something ...

Sixty percent of Americans live with at least one chronic health condition, and over a lifetime, many people will face multiple surgeries or life-changing diagnoses. A scary diagnosis can be overwhelming, launching patients and their loved ones into a world of fear, uncertainty, and complexity. Scary Diagnosis is a uniquely compassionate and empowering book that helps patients, families, and caregivers navigate the emotional and practical challenges that follow a serious medical diagnosis.

Esta obra es una guía práctica de técnicas y actitudes eficaces para el cuidado diario de personas con Alzhéimer u otra enfermedad relacionada a la demencia. La guía aborda cada problema y ofrece una solución en forma de técnicas y actitudes para el manejo del paciente en ese aspecto determinado. Todas estas recomendaciones son resultado de la experiencia colectiva de profesionales involucrados en grupos terapéuticos y en la impartición de cursos para cuidadores de personas con Alzhéimer, así como los mismos participantes de estos espacios de aprendizaje y apoyo.

All those with dementia deserve the best care—but who looks out for the caregivers who are giving their all? Learn the art of compassion so you can not only be the best caregiver but make sure you are supported in the process too! The Compassionate Dementia Caregiver Guide: How to Care for People with Alzheimer’s or Dementia While Caring for Yourself is your lifeline for balancing care for your loved one and self