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They’re thrown without warning or training into one of
the toughest jobs on earth. Dealing with doctors,
medications, patient hygiene, nutrition, and countless
details of caring for a desperately ill loved one test
the mind and body to the limit. Isolation, fear,
confusion, and frustrations large and small chip away at
the spirit. The caregiver shares the same challenges and
concerns as the patient they’re caring for. But what can
be done to help the caregiver?
Author and speaker Karen Twichell knows. She’s lost her
mother, father, and brother to cancer. Her husband and
two sisters are cancer survivors. Through her personal
experiences, research, and hard work, she has become a
highly respected expert in family caregiving. Her
practical, step-by-step strategies will empower
caregivers by taking the guesswork out of what to do
next. She shares vital resources that connect caregivers
with the information and services they need. And her
personal stories inspire hope and gently reflect the
deeply emotional and spiritual commitment millions of
Americans make when they take over the care of a loved
one.
Karen’s audiences will learn to help caregivers:
• Take
care of themselves while caring for an ill or
elderly loved one
• Organize and manage the
process of caregiving
• Secure all available
resources and assistance every step of the way
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Remain strong in the face of the often overwhelming
emotional strain of caregiving
• Keep a treatment
journal—a great way to reduce stress and improve
services for the patient
• Find comfort and
support from other caregivers
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