The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers : Looking after Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent

Jacobs, Barry J.

ISBN 10: 1593852959 / ISBN 13: 9781593852955

Edité par Guilford Publications, 2006

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers : Looking after Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent
• Éditeur: Guilford Publications
• Date de parution: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1593852959
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781593852955
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: 1st Edition.
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Poids: 1,032 livre

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Synopsis

Caring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice--The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. The author urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make and emphasizes the need for clear communication within the family. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. This compassionate book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most difficult passages.

À propos de l?auteur

Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and family therapist who works with caregivers and care receivers in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania. He has written extensively about caregiving, including a long-running self-help column for caregivers on AARP.org, and is a sought-after speaker and workshop presenter. Dr. Jacobs is also a principal at a national health care consulting firm.