Good Reads Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To By Julie Potiker Kindle; print At one point in her life, Julie Potiker was so stressed that she began manifesting symptoms of a stroke. It was at this point she realized she needed to change her life and find better ways of managing the challenges she would inevitably face. Now she’s sharing the methods she developed with you. In this compassionate and courageous new guide, Potiker shows you how to: • Find happiness apart from your children’s lives • Practice important self-care rituals • Rewire your own brain to receive happiness • Feel safe and comforted in the midst of the chaos • Listen to your inner critic without letting it tear you down Potiker also introduces Jewish tradition into her mindfulness lessons and explains the importance of following your own spiritual and emotional values as you embark on this new journey. Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia By Rachael Wonderlin and Geri M. Lotze, Ph.D. Kindle; print In Creative Engagement, dementia activity expert Rachael Wonderlin and developmental psychology professor Geri M. Lotze provide dozens of creative, hands-on ways to engage with people living with cognitive loss. Teaching caregivers how to find dementia-friendly daily activities and introduce them into a person’s life, this comprehensive, empathetic guide is aimed at both family members and professionals. Twelve chapters full of useful, tangible activities touch on a range of topics, including exercise, technology, cooking and 26
baking, memory games, and arts and crafts. Focusing on both group and individual dynamics, mundane activities, and specially tailored pursuits, Wonderlin and Lotze offer proven strategies for interacting with people living with dementia. The authors include detailed tips for building a dementia-friendly environment, creating a daily calendar, and scheduling community entertainment. They also suggest special activities geared toward people in hospice care and give targeted advice for dealing with caregiver stress. The Caregiver’s Encyclopedia: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults By Muriel R. Gillick, M.D. Kindle; print Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver’s Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one — from making major medical decisions to making sure you don’t burn out. Muriel R. Gillick, M.D., is a geriatrician with more than 30 years’ experience caring for older people. This book highlights the importance of understanding your friends or family member’s overall health. With compassion and expertise, this book will help you “think like a doctor.” The book’s content: •H elps you navigate the healthcare system • S hares important information about treating basic geriatric syndromes, including delirium, dementia, and falls •T eaches you about preventive-care options •E nables you to manage medical decisions related to both acute and chronic conditions •D iscusses what Medicare covers — and what it doesn’t •G uides you through different approaches to care
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• Weighs the risks and benefits of hospital vs. home, nursing home, or hospice care • Provides a detailed list of medical supplies you might want to keep on hand • Offers you additional resources and emotional support When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative By Aaron Blight, Ed.D. Print Aaron Blight has lived the caregiving experience many ways: as a family caregiver for a mother-in-law struggling with brain cancer as it stole her mental clarity and ultimately her life; as the owner of a home care company that supported thousands of families living their own versions of the same journey; and as a researcher, lecturer, and consultant traveling the world to learn from family caregivers and their professional helpers. Now he shares his insights in 18 brief, thoughtful chapters that examine the many facets of caregiving. He explores how caregiving reshapes family relationships, challenges comfortable assumptions, and stresses your ability to manage your time, energy, and emotions. Blight shows how the changing mental and physical state of a loved one can lead to growing vulnerability, need, and loneliness on the part of care receiver and caregiver alike. He shares stories that vividly capture the unique daily realities of the caregiving life. And he offers candid, practical advice that can help family caregivers do a better job of coping with the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual challenges they face. The Caregiver’s Companion By Deborah A. Boyle, MSN, RN, AOCNS, FAAN Kindle; print As a family caregiver, you know all too well that the role comes with almost www.BusinessWomanPA.com
