The Family Caregiver's Guide (The Family Caregivers Series) - Softcover

Hodgson MA, Harriet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608081265 ISBN 13: 9781608081264

Publisher: WriteLife Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Caring for a loved one at home. What’s really involved? And what does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. The Family Caregiver’s Guide fills in the gaps, connecting the dots between research and real life. Drawing on the author’s extensive caregiving experience, this book provides strategies to care for your loved one, inside and out, as well as for yourself—including how to use your natural skills in your new role, and which skills you may need to add. You’ll discover how to set up your home for caregiving, including a safety checklist, equipment suggestions, and words you should know. And for those days that are more than a handful, you’ll find positive affirmations, a section on facing and accepting illness, and smart steps at the end of each chapter, in case you need guidance in a hurry. Caregiving has both rewards and challenges. But through it all, you’ll discover what’s most important—that caregiving is love in action.

About this title

About the Author:

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 37 years and is the author of 35 books, including eight grief resources. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Association for Death Education and Counseling. Hodgson is a Contributing Writer for The Caregiver Space website, Open to Hope Foundation website, and The Grief Toolbox website. She has appeared on more than 170 talk shows, including CBS Radio, and dozens of television stations, including CNN. A popular speaker, she has given presentations at public health, Alzheimer s and bereavement conferences.Hodgson s work is cited in Who s Who of American Women, World Who s Who of Women, Contemporary Authors, and other directories. She lives in Rochester, Minnesota with her husband, John.

Review:

Harriet's latest work is grounded in an honest approach to the full spectrum of what it takes to care. Her focus on the daily realities caregivers have to contend with is a refreshing perspective and one that caregivers at any stage could benefit from reading.
Adrienne Gruberg, President/Founder, The Caregiver Space, thecaregiverspace.org

Harriet Hodgson's latest book, The Family Caregiver's Guide immediately put me at ease. The chapters are well organized. Checklists and questions, sprinkled throughout the book, give the reader opportunities to reflect about caregiving. Smart Tips at the end of each chapter act as a review of information. The Family Caregiver's Guide is a must-read for new and experienced caregivers alike. Harriet has much to share with the caregivers of the world.
Mary Jane Cronin, MA, LMHC, Cronin Counseling and Coaching, Largo, Florida, cronincounseling.com

Harriet Hodgson had written many books about heart-wrenching events and does it again with The Family Caregiver's Guide. The book is based in her 18 years of caregiving experience. Harriet was her mother's caregiver, twin grandchildren's caregiver/guardian, and is her disabled husband's caregiver today. Readers will benefit from the guide's clear organization, extensive
research, friendly writing, and 101 Smart Steps. Caregivers need all the help they can get. I would recommend The Family Caregiver's Guide to any caregiver. It's a winner!
Gloria Horsley, MFC, CNS, PhD

The Family Caregiver's Guide by Harriet Hodgson  is an excellent resource for individuals and family members who have taken on the role of caregiver. Harriet has "walked the walk" and is able to give the reader excellent insight, resources, and inspiration, as they take on this new normal. This easy to read guide provides shared experiences, useful tips, and valuable resources that can make caregiving a little less stressful, a little more organized and, hopefully, a treasured experience in your life.
Laurie Marreel, Executive Director, Elder Network, Rochester, Minnesota

About this edition

• Publisher: WriteLife Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1608081265
• ISBN 13: 9781608081264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174