"These revealing stories from family caregivers-spouses, grown children and grandchildren-share the emotional support and practical tips that you need as you navigate the world of eldercare, especially when Alzheimer's or other dementias are part of it. You'll feel less alone and more empowered in your new role as you help your loved ones"--

Navigating eldercare can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with dementia. You’ll find what you need in these pages, with great advice from families who have been there, done that! These revealing stories from family caregivers—spouses, grown children and grandchildren—share the emotional support and practical tips that you need as you navigate the world of eldercare, especially when Alzheimer’s or other dementias are part of it. You’ll feel less alone and more empowered in your new role as you help your loved ones. Find the help you need in these stories about: • Joining your family member in his or her new reality • Understanding and accepting Alzheimer’s and dementia • Tough choices—moving, driving, hiring help, finances • Independent living, assisted living, memory care, or staying home • Love, loss, romance and friendships • Self-care and perspective for the caregiver • Making your “village” and asking for help • Learning how to be patient and compassionate • Finding the humor and the blessings along the way • Strategies and tips that work for family caregivers Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Collects personal accounts from Alzheimer's patients and family members on their individual struggles, providing inspiring and uplifting tales of strength, treatment, and compassion. --

A dose of inspiration for caregiving professionals and the millions of souls who help care for family and friends.

A legendary story. An impossible choice. As heir to the throne in ancient Crete, Ariadne feels like a poor substitute for her heroic brother. She's wild, where he was brave. Impulsive, where he was noble. Restless, where he was steady. Things get complicated when a handsome, arrogant warrior arrives with the tribute from Athens and makes claims that threaten the shaky peace between their kingdoms. Ariadne's torn. Theseus is the enemy, but she starts to think he might be right. When her world starts to unravel, Ariadne is caught between loyalties. Should she trust Theseus, betray her father and risk losing everything? Or does her path lie with the reckless new god, Dionysus? "This is perhaps one of the best and the most entertaining young adult/mythology/epic novels I have read so far this year." - Readers Favorite Review

2010 AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in both Gerontologic Nursing and Hospice and Palliative Care! "This book...provides important information on best practices and appropriate ways to care for a person with Alzheimer's and advanced dementia. Drs. Martin and Sabbagh have assembled a team of experts to help craft recommendations that should ultimately become standards that all professional caregivers adopt." -Michael Reagan Son of former President Ronald Reagan President, Reagan Legacy Foundation This book testifies that caregivers can have a monumental impact on the lives of persons with advanced dementia. Through specialized programming and a renewed effort toward patient-centered care, caregivers can profoundly enrich the quality of life for these persons. Providing guidelines for health care professionals, caregivers, and family members, this book introduces palliative care programs and protocols for the treatment of people with advanced dementia. The book is designed to guide professional caregivers in meeting the needs of patients and their families, providing insight into the philosophy, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation measures involved in interdisciplinary palliative care. The chapter authors offer guidelines and standards of care based on contributions from nurses, physical therapists, social workers, dietitions, psychologists, family caregivers and pastors. An exhibit at the end of every chapter clearly articulates the standards of care appropriate for all advanced dementia facilities and health care staff. This book helps caregivers: Enhance the physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of the patient and the patient's family Anticipate and meet the patient's basic human needs: hunger, thirst, body positioning, hygiene, continence, and management of any pain Ensure that the patient's surroundings are safe, comfortable, and homelike Address health care decisions that will support the patient's right to self-determination until the end of life

The incredible true story of a boy who is changing the world through kindness . . . one bunny at a time.Meet Caleb Smith: a young man who, at age 8, decided to follow his dream to train endangered and rescued rabbits to become therapy animals. Today, 16-year-old Caleb is an entrepreneur who owns and operates a private 22-acre Mississippi River sanctuary called Peacebunny Island. The deal is simple: he saves the rabbits, and they help save us. Driven by an unbreakable desire to spread kindness and compassion, Caleb's adventures include: Founding a program of therapy rabbits who visit with veterans, senior citizens, families with special needs, and much more Embarking on a quest along the Mississippi River to develop the site that would become Peacebunny Island Overcoming challenges and obstacles along the way, while never giving up Becoming an advocate for animal rescue, comfort animal training, and endangered species preservation Inspiring hope and possibility in the next generation of young people. Readers who love animal stories like We Bought a Zoo, Watership Down, and Marley & Mewill treasure Peacebunny Island--an unforgettable journey of determination and faith destined to touch hearts around the world.