Joann Devine

My Journey with Dad (eBook, ePUB)

A Caregiver'S Perspective in Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer'S Disease

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This is a true story about a daughter and her fathers journey through the stages of his Alzheimers disease. Caregivers are the main focus of this story. The author shares techniques and strategies in handling certain behaviors and situations. The goal is to make the caregiving process more manageable so that both you and your family can enjoy those special moments and days ahead with your loved one. The writer stresses the need for the caregiver to reach out for help and support so that the caregiver can keep physically and emotionally healthy. A resource list is included.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Xlibris US
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781499003482
• Artikelnr.: 52557214

Autorenporträt

JoAnn Devine is a registered nurse. By reliving this life changing event in a story format, she wishes to reach out to all caregivers of Alzheimer's individuals and share her knowledge and experience. The first part of her nursing career was in the acute care settings in hospitals. The remainder of her career was spent in community health care in home health services. JoAnn developed a free standing, Medicare certified home health agency in the community that her father's business was located in while she was growing up. She is a past board member of the Kansas Home Care Association. During her tenure on the board, she helped develop a code of ethics for the Kansas Home Care members and worked closely with the Midwest Bioethics Center in Kansas City. She is a past founding member of the Clay County Senior Services and committee chair for the formation of in home services. Her focus has been on development and strengthening of the continuum of care for those that need it and to keep individuals as independent and safe as possible in their home environment. Through her varied roles, she has been a part of a network of community organizations and business associates to meet those needs. JoAnn is an alumnus of Saint Mary University and the Sisters of Charity School of Nursing in Leavenworth, Kansas. She lives in Kansas City and is active with her community's 50+ program for travel, socializing, and learning. Her two sons and families also live in Kansas City.