Ann Cason's book, Circles of Care, is a guide to the terrain of aging. It is filled with insight, wit,practicality, and wisdom.From the assessing of an elder's needs, through the nuts and bolts of daily care, to end-of-life issues, Cason draws on her years of experience in the field to provide helpful guidelines for caregivers. Sprinkled throughout the book are "care studies," personal stories that illustratethe complexities and richness of aging and of caring for the elderly.
Cason covers many of the more common difficult behaviors such as confusion, memory loss, moodiness, and combativeness. She provides ways of working with such issues skilfully and with sensitivity.
There is not even a whiff of condecension in her discussion of the elderly. In fact, there is the greatest respect for what the elderly have to each us. I highly recommend this book.
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"My parent needs help, but refuses to consider a nursing home." That's the dilemma facing millions of baby boomers today. How can we ensure responsible, compassionate, even uplifting care for our aging parents at home?Mindfulness is key, Ann Cason writes. Good care begins with watching and listening, with entering the elder's world and accepting it. Drawing on decades of experience in caring for the elderly, Cason helps us understand how old age feels and how we can help. Then, through exercises, care studies, and numerous examples and suggestions, Circles of Care shows how to:Work out a plan of careAssemble and foster a caregiving teamCreate an uplifting daily routine-and vary it creativelyPlan nutrition, medical needs, finances, and outingsImprove the elder's personal care and physical environmentEase conflicts between elders and their caregivers or familiesAvoid caregiver burnoutWork with mood swings, confusion, and memory loss
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