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The Joyful Caregiver

8 Steps to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

by Grace, Josephine

eBook - 2020

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Elder Care Made Easier

Doctor Marion's 10 Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One

by Somers, Marion

eBook - 2020

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Ladysitting

My Year With Nana at the End of Her Century

by Cary, Lorene

Book - 2019

"From cherished memories of weekends she spent as a child with her indulgent Nana to the reality of the year she spent 'ladysitting' her now frail gr...Show more "From cherished memories of weekends she spent as a child with her indulgent Nana to the reality of the year she spent 'ladysitting' her now frail grandmother, Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Brilliantly weaving a narrative of her complicated yet transformative relationship with Nana - a fierce, stubborn, and independent woman, who managed a business until she was 100 - Cary looks at Nana’s impulse to control people and fate, from the early death of her mother and oppression in the Jim Crow South to living on her own in her New Jersey home." This title is also available as an audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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Prognosis Hope

A Care Givers and Care Seekers Guide to Empowered Care

by Felts, Angie

eBook - 2019

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Caregiving Insights

Lessons Learned

by Leblanc, Lise

eBook - 2019

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Beauty in the Broken Places

A Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience

by Pataki, Allison

Book - 2018

"Five months pregnant . . . Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange, and watched him suddenly lose consciousness...Show more "Five months pregnant . . . Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange, and watched him suddenly lose consciousness . . . Next thing Allison knew, she was sitting alone in the ER . . . waiting to hear if her husband would survive the night. When Dave woke up, he could not carry memories from hour to hour, much less from one day to the next. Allison lost the Dave she knew and loved when he lost consciousness . . . Within a few months, she found herself caring for both a newborn and a sick husband, struggling with the fear of what was to come. As a way to make sense of the pain and chaos of their new reality, Allison started to write daily letters to Dave. Not only would she work to make sense of the unfathomable experiences unfolding around her, but her letters would provide Dave with the memories he could not make on his own. She was writing to preserve their past, protect their present, and fight for their future. Those letters became the foundation for this beautiful, intimate memoir." Show less

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An Illness Observed Through Reluctant Eyes

Encouragement, Ideas & Anecdotes for Individuals Facing a Serious Illness as a Patient or Caregiver

by Pence, Lisa

eBook - 2018

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7 Caregiver Landmines

And How You Can Avoid Them

by Rosenberger, Peter W.

eBook - 2018

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Without a Map

A Caregiver's Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind

by Steele-Maley, Lisa

eBook - 2018

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Caregiver's Survival Guide

Caring for Yourself While Caring for A Loved One

by Yonover, Robert

Large Print - 2018

"While struggling to become a successful scientist and inventor, Dr. Robert Yonover also was primary caregiver for his paralyzed wife for more than t...Show more "While struggling to become a successful scientist and inventor, Dr. Robert Yonover also was primary caregiver for his paralyzed wife for more than twenty years and raised their two children. He offers guidance and hope to caregivers based on his own experiences." This title is also available as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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There Is No Good Card for This

What to Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love

by Crowe, Kelsey

Book - 2017

"When people you know are hurting, you want to let them know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use - or are afraid of saying or...Show more "When people you know are hurting, you want to let them know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use - or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. [Authors] Crowe and McDowell have created a guide to help you increase your emotional intelligence and learn how to offer comfort and support when someone you know is in pain. They take you, step by step by step, past the paralysis of thinking about someone in a difficult time to actually doing something (or nothing) with good judgment instead of fear." Show less

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I Am a Teen Caregiver. Now What?

by Avery Elizabeth Hurt

eBook - 2017

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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

A Memoir

by Lukach, Mark

Book - 2017

"A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that rais...Show more "A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that raises profound questions: How do we care for the people we love? What and who do we live for? Breathtaking in its candor, radiant with compassion, and written with dazzling lyricism, Lukach's is an intensely personal odyssey through the harrowing years of his wife's mental illness, anchored by an abiding devotion to family that will affirm readers' faith in the power of love." This title is also available as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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Redefining Aging

A Caregiver's Guide to Living your Best Life

by Stearns, Ann Kaiser

Book - 2017

"Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved ones...Show more "Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved ones, despite the stress and fatigue of caregiving . . . author Ann Kaiser Stearns explores the practical and personal challenges of both caregiving and successful aging. She couples findings from the latest research with powerful insights and problem-solving tips to help caregivers achieve the best life possible for those they care for - and for themselves as they age." Show less

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The Family Caregiver's Manual

A Practical Planning Guide to Managing the Care of Your Loved One

by Levy, David

eBook - 2016

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Caregiver Support and Stress Management

Treating and Preventing Caregiver Burnout

by Miller, Emmett

Streaming Audiobook - 2016

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Role Reversal

How to Take Care of Yourself and your Aging Parents

by Waichler, Iris

Book - 2016

"In these pages, Waichler blends her personal experience caring for her beloved father with her forty years of expertise as a patient advocate and cl...Show more "In these pages, Waichler blends her personal experience caring for her beloved father with her forty years of expertise as a patient advocate and clinical social worker. The result is a book offering invaluable information on topics ranging from estate planning to grief and anger to building a support network and finding the right level of care for your elderly parent." This title is also available as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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The Caregiver's Companion

Caring for your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself

by Brent, Carolyn

Book - 2015

"Caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every situation that may arise, in...Show more "Caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every situation that may arise, including: Signs that your loved one needs more assistance; . . . Caretaking in your own home; . . . How to manage difficult family relationships; Ensuring you are getting the help and care you need. Brent leaves no stone unturned, provides personal stories and scenarios for context, and includes other references and resources in this complete guide to caregiving." This title is also available in Large Print, and as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers | 2015

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=lln_ptamm&v=2.1&it=etoc&id=GALE%7C6EUY&sid=GVRL

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"Covers various issues related to one's aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for said diseases for this ...Show more "Covers various issues related to one's aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for said diseases for this population. Also includes topics specific to the aging population, but beyond descriptions of medical diagnoses." Click or tap on the link and be ready to enter your 14-digit St. Tammany Parish Library card number (just numbers, no spaces) to view this resource from Gale eBooks. Show less

Activities 101 for the Family Caregiver

How to Engage

by Silknitter, Scott

eBook - 2015

Author Scott Silknitter has written several books in his 'Activities for the Family Caregiver' series, and many of them are available as ebooks from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Author Scott Silknitter has written several books in his 'Activities for the Family Caregiver' series, and many of them are available as ebooks from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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The Caregiving Trap

Solutions for Life's Unexpected Changes

by Wilson, Pamela D.

eBook - 2015

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How to Care for Aging Parents

A One-step Resource for All your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues

by Morris, Virginia

Book - 2014

"an authoritative, clear, and comforting source of advice and support for the ever-growing number of Americans . . . who care for an elderly parent, ...Show more "an authoritative, clear, and comforting source of advice and support for the ever-growing number of Americans . . . who care for an elderly parent, relative, or friend. And now, in its third edition, it is completely overhauled and updated . . . with the most recent medical findings and recommendations. It includes a whole new chapter on fraud; details on the latest 'aging in place' technologies; more helpful online resources . . . " This title is also available as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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Hope for the Caregiver

Encouraging Words to Strengthen your Spirit

by Rosenberger, Peter

Book - 2014

"Where does the caregiver turn when dealing with their own need for encouragement and renewal? A caregiver is a friend, neighbor, or family member wh...Show more "Where does the caregiver turn when dealing with their own need for encouragement and renewal? A caregiver is a friend, neighbor, or family member who helps meet the special needs of others—without pay and often at great personal cost to their own career, finances, social life, and mental health. What does 'help' look like to a caregiver? 'Hope for the Caregiver' answers that question with the immense credibility of the author and insights gleaned over 28 years as a caregiving husband." Show less

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The Four Walls of My Freedom

Lessons I've Learned from a Life of Caregiving

by Thomson, Donna

eBook - 2014

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Caregiver's Handbook

Book - 2013

"offers constructive, illustrated guidance for first time and beginning caregivers, including information on essential first aid, advice on selecting professional help when needed, and dealing with a variety of common conditions." "offers constructive, illustrated guidance for first time and beginning caregivers, including information on essential first aid, advice on selecting professional help when needed, and dealing with a variety of common conditions." Show less

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