Passages in Caregiving - Turning Chaos into Confidence

Zusatztext "Trust me: there is no better guide to caregiving." Informationen zum Autor Gail Sheehy is the author of seventeen books, including the classic New York Times bestseller Passages, named one of the ten most influential books of our times by the Library of Congress. A multiple-award-winning literary journalist, she was one of the original contributors to New York magazine and has been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 1984. A popular lecturer, Sheehy was named AARP's Ambassador of Caregiving in 2009. Klappentext No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been—or will be—responsible for giving care for a sustained period to someone close to them. Gail Sheehy, who has chronicled every major turning point for modern Americans, knows firsthand the trials, fears, and rare joys of caregiving. Now she takes you by the hand and shows you that you will get through this—and you will do the right things. With empathy and intelligence, backed by formidable research, and interspersed with poignant stories of her experience and that of other successful caregivers, Passages in Caregiving examines the arc of caregiving from the very first signs of trouble—providing invaluable advice and guidance to help turn a stressful, life-altering situation into a journey that can be safely navigated and from which everyone can benefit. Zusammenfassung “One of those rare books that can drastically lighten even the heaviest of loads.” —Rosalynn Carter   “Trust me: there is no better guide to caregiving.”  —Bill Moyers   Gail Sheehy! author of the groundbreaking Passages —which was a New York Times bestseller for more than three years—now brings us Passages in Caregiving . In this essential guide! the acclaimed expert on the now aging Baby Boomer generation outlines nine crucial steps for effective! successful family caregiving! turning chaos into confidence during this most crucial of life stages.   ...

Product details

• Authors: Gail Sheehy
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.05.2011
• EAN: 9780061661211
• ISBN: 978-0-06-166121-1
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Memory Improvement, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Life Stages / Teenagers, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Life Stages / Adolescence, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Death, Grief, Bereavement, SELF-HELP: Aging, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Life Stages / Later Years, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Eldercare, PSYCHOLOGY: Suicide, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Parenting / Co-Parenting