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Caring for Caring: An Enriching, Kindhearted, Ethical Journey with Our Elders
No one wants to relegate our wisdom-rich elders to the demeaning borders of our society. Still, the idea of caring for our elders in their own homes can sometimes become overwhelming, especially without proper guidance from those who have been there. In a thoughtful guidebook tailored for just this purpose, seasoned caregiver Jane Edwards offers philosophical reflections, poignant stories, and practical advice that will help anyone respect, empower, and treat elders as complete beings with the right to live their lives as independently as possible.
Edwards, who possesses forty-five years of experience in caring for elders, shares wisdom accompanied by touching real-life stories that support her desire to ensure that those who wish to can remain in their homes in their later years. Through concise advice presented from the perspective of an outside caregiver, Edwards provides gentle guidance regarding many delicate topics that include navigating family dynamics, creating end-of-life plans, and meeting emotional and spiritual needs. Included is a list of family resources followed by a compilation of real-life stories that provide a glimpse into the challenges, joys, and fun that accompany caring for an elder.
Caring for Caring shares advice, stories, and reflections from a caregiver who has made it her lifes mission to help elders remain as independentand cherishedas possible.
Edwards, who possesses forty-five years of experience in caring for elders, shares wisdom accompanied by touching real-life stories that support her desire to ensure that those who wish to can remain in their homes in their later years. Through concise advice presented from the perspective of an outside caregiver, Edwards provides gentle guidance regarding many delicate topics that include navigating family dynamics, creating end-of-life plans, and meeting emotional and spiritual needs. Included is a list of family resources followed by a compilation of real-life stories that provide a glimpse into the challenges, joys, and fun that accompany caring for an elder.
Caring for Caring shares advice, stories, and reflections from a caregiver who has made it her lifes mission to help elders remain as independentand cherishedas possible.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2016
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May 6, 2018
In the recent past, we have been sent many books on end of life issues such as wills, long term care, insurance, and other issues.
Caring for Caring by Jane Edwards is different. Instead of providing instructions for people who are planning for retirement and the end of their lives, Caring for Caring is geared towards caregivers to help them better help those elders who are near the end of their lives.
This book is very well-written with many anecdotes that help to underscore the importance of leaving elders with their dignity. It is the kind of book that every personal caregiver should read regardless of whether they are a paid caregiver or a volunteer.
We give Caring for Caring all five stars. It is detailed and concise. It is broken down into very short segments that make it easy to read a segment in practically no time so that one can read it on the go.
We were sent a complimentary copy of this book. We are under no obligation to write any review, positive or negative.
We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
Notice: This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may financially benefit from your transaction, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.
Caring for Caring by Jane Edwards is different. Instead of providing instructions for people who are planning for retirement and the end of their lives, Caring for Caring is geared towards caregivers to help them better help those elders who are near the end of their lives.
This book is very well-written with many anecdotes that help to underscore the importance of leaving elders with their dignity. It is the kind of book that every personal caregiver should read regardless of whether they are a paid caregiver or a volunteer.
We give Caring for Caring all five stars. It is detailed and concise. It is broken down into very short segments that make it easy to read a segment in practically no time so that one can read it on the go.
We were sent a complimentary copy of this book. We are under no obligation to write any review, positive or negative.
We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
Notice: This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may financially benefit from your transaction, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.
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