Every year, hundreds of thousands of people take on the role of caring for an ill, aging, or disabled family member--a job that can be overwhelming. Caregivers wonder: How do I figure out what type of care my loved one needs? What if they refuse my help? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Written in a Q&A format, this easy-to-navigate guide is packed with information, problem-solving and coping ideas, resources, stories, and communication tips. Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer have counseled family caregivers for over 30 years and…mehr
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people take on the role of caring for an ill, aging, or disabled family member--a job that can be overwhelming. Caregivers wonder: How do I figure out what type of care my loved one needs? What if they refuse my help? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Written in a Q&A format, this easy-to-navigate guide is packed with information, problem-solving and coping ideas, resources, stories, and communication tips. Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer have counseled family caregivers for over 30 years and cared for their own aging parents for a decade. They address everything needed to help parents, spouses, or other loved ones--from managing family conflicts to hiring aides to optimizing end-of-life care--in this wise and compassionate book.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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. Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in Media, Pennsylvania, who specializes in working with women and has a growing focus on supporting caregivers. She is coauthor of articles and books on caregiving and relationships with her husband, Barry J. Jacobs, and is also a published novelist. Dr. Mayer is cohost of a podcast on psychology and social justice and a former president of the Philadelphia Psychology Network.
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Authors' Note Introduction 1. Welcome to Caregiving 2. Assessing Your Situation 3. Taking Care of Yourself, Too 4. Communicating with Dignity 5. Caring for a Parent 6. Caring for a Partner 7. Caring for Someone with Cognitive Impairment 8. Day-to-Day Caregiving at Home 9. Caregiving Outside the Home 10. The High Cost of Caregiving 11. Collaborating with Siblings and Other Relatives 12. Partnering with Helping Professionals 13. When the End is in Sight--and Afterward Afterword Resources Index About the Authors
Authors' Note Introduction 1. Welcome to Caregiving 2. Assessing Your Situation 3. Taking Care of Yourself, Too 4. Communicating with Dignity 5. Caring for a Parent 6. Caring for a Partner 7. Caring for Someone with Cognitive Impairment 8. Day-to-Day Caregiving at Home 9. Caregiving Outside the Home 10. The High Cost of Caregiving 11. Collaborating with Siblings and Other Relatives 12. Partnering with Helping Professionals 13. When the End is in Sight--and Afterward Afterword Resources Index About the Authors
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