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Life of Caregiving - Becoming an Enlightened Caregiver

http://caregiver.jlchrls.com

A journal and report of my day as a caregiver to my aging mother and Down's Syndrome brother

• Added on: Apr 1st, 2009
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: Jim Charles
• Listed in: Death & Dying General Health
• Tags: dementia forgetfulness alzheimer cognitive decline down's syndrome care giver

Recent Posts

• Caring For The Elderly And Incontinence

  Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 12:24 in diabetes, risk, prostate, dementia, toilet, vagina, stress incontinence, pelvic muscles, urinary tract infections, stomach muscles, bladder control, urinary bladder

  Losing Control: Caring For The Elderly And Incontinence Incontinence is an issue that few people like to talk about, although it is more common than you may think. Over 12 million United States residents suffer from it every day. People of…...

• Hope in the Face of Conflict

  Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 00:09 in relationships, globe, God, peace, face, illustrations, stress management, Miscellany, clarity, conflict, peacemaker, small group

  This book introduces the Judeo-Christian Model of Peacemaking. It outlines the peacemaking process that is patterned after the way God makes peace with us. You will greatly benefit from this work if you are: (1) personally experiencing conflict, (2...

• Taking Care Of Yourself As Well As The Elderly

  Posted on Tuesday December 1st, 2009 at 09:15 in caregiver, burnout, volunteer, batteries, stress management, peace of mind, Miscellany, family members, absence, element, better chance, respite

  Vacation And Respite Caring for an elderly member of your family is a huge responsibility that very few people actually take on today. It is to be commended for so many reasons, especially considering how much caregivers give up in dedicating…...

• A Beginner’s Guide To Retirement Homes

  Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 10:03 in caregiver, dementia, Miscellany, illnesses, stresses, medical care, nursing homes, retirement homes, medical conditions, right decision, best choice, nursing care

  There may come a time in every caregiver’s life that you have to make this decision. If you are caring for a relative then you may well have to decide whether to register him or her with a retirement home…...

• Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

  Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 10:20 in relationships, humor, parenting, authors, Compassion, sanity, Miscellany, child care, amp, top lists, interact, childcare

  When the authors of the childcare classic How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk wrote the sanity-saving Siblings Without Rivalry, grateful parents everywhere rushed to buy the book that offered solutions to constant squabbli...

• Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking: Practical Solutions to the Most Common Preschool Behavior Problems

  Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 01:58 in relationships, parenting, Options, authors, advice, bedtime, self esteem, first aid, stress management, Miscellany, child care, misbehavior

  YOU CAN HANDLE YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS WITHOUT SHOUTING OR SPANKING Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking offers effective, practical, nonviolent options for correcting the most common behavior problems of preschoolers. You will learn ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

Jim Charles

This is an issue that is facing more and more Americans daily. The more we get to know how it's handled by others with experience the better off we all are. It's only going to get more challenging.

Posted: May 3rd, 2009 | More Reviews From jlchrls1008 | Report This Comment

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