Taking Care of Caregivers
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1991, paper
ISBN 978-0-923521-09-7
Primary caregivers are the most important people in the diminished life of anyone who has progressive dementia. Dementia in all its progressive forms has a devastating impact on caregivers and other family members. They experience guilt, stress in the extreme, exhaustion, and numerous other serious problems that affect their physical, mental, and spiritual health.
With descriptions of the problems and exercises to help find solutions, Taking Care of Caregivers covers:
- The needs of caregivers
- Feelings
- Stress management techniques
- Communication
- Grief
- Sharing and support
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1
Needs of Caregivers - Chapter 2
Dealing with Stress - Chapter 3
Communicating with Persons Who Have Progressive Dementia - Chapter 4
Dealing with Feelings - Chapter 5
Grief Work
Author
D. Jeanne Roberts, MA is a social worker who holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration. She and her sister, Rebecca Blain, shared caregiving responsibilities during the illness of their mother and experienced all of the devastation that accompanies Alzeheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Reflection after her mother's death enabled Mrs. Roberts to develop this program, which has been implemented in hospitals, nursing homes and adult day health centers.