{"product_id":"the-lessons-of-caring-inspiration-support-for-family-caregivers-paperback","title":"The Lessons of Caring: Inspiration \u0026 Support for Family Caregivers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSanto D. Marabella\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Caregivers - this Book is for You!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are a family caregiver or know one, you know that caregiving is a labor of love that can be all-consuming. And, the typical family caregiver is not paid, and has a full-time job and a family, while they provide service and care to a family member or loved one. It's the toughest and most rewarding \"job\" one can ever have. At the same time, family caregivers need and deserve care, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I Wrote this Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's why I wrote this book. To offer support and community to family caregivers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was the primary caregiver for both of my parents in their final years. My Mom was on dialysis and battled cancer, and my Dad fought Parkinson's disease for over 17 years. They faced many challenges in their struggle to sustain their quality of life, independence and dignity. Often, their struggles challenged our caregiving relationship. I didn't always make the best choices, but I did always have their best interests driving my actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an only child, it was often a lonely journey. I didn't want others to feel like they were alone. Plus, I learned a lot, and I am glad to share the lessons I learned with you. The greatest lesson, what I hope you take from the book - caregiving for a loved one is a priceless gift that you share with your loved one and keep forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew in this Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new, 2024 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Lessons of Caring \u003c\/em\u003eis short, sweet and to the point - with access to video commentaries from caregivers to comfort you, and exercises and questions to help you. In this edition, I share insights I gained from helping his parents deal with the challenges of advanced and complex medical issues and their aging. And, the new edition contains a new Lesson on After-Caring, as well as a Special Bonus - free access to the short film, \"The Caregiver,\" which I wrote and directed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI gained my experience caring for my elderly, Italian-American parents. Instead of an academic read, this book offers accessible content and pragmatic, usable (you judge if it's \"useful\") advice. I recognize that my experience is my experience and may not necessarily be applicable to all family caregivers. As such, this book is not an exhaustive or comprehensive presentation of caregiving lessons. Rather, \u003cem\u003eThe Lessons of Caring\u003c\/em\u003e strives to be a resource to caregivers by stimulating reflection, offering support and creating opportunities to grow from the lessons I have learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lessons of Caring\u003c\/em\u003e presents nine lessons. While there is a deliberate sequencing in the book, readers may want to read, and re-read, the lessons in a different order. Throughout this book, I talk about self-care. To be honest, it's as much a reminder for me, as it is a prompt for you. I'm still learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special feature is the video message that begins each lesson - simply scan the QR code with your smart device. I invited other caregivers, and those who work with caregivers, to share their experiences and thoughts. When viewed from an Internet-connected device, readers will be able to hear from others who have been on this journey, bringing the meaning of the lesson's topic to life in a more personal way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope that reading, \u003cem\u003eThe Lessons of Caring\u003c\/em\u003e, will feed your spirit, recharge your energy and affirm your amazing and life-changing impact as a family caregiver!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53493155922227,"sku":"9780578337869","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/Qe9RAXH6sH9780578337869.webp?v=1782980472","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-lessons-of-caring-inspiration-support-for-family-caregivers-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}