Mindfulness Support for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Harvard Medical School Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00EV8LDIU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Author: Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation "These brief readings highlight many of the questions that Alzheimer's raises--a very helpful first step. Author: Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility"Few things are as devastating as dementia destroying a loved ones' mind. Gazelle draws upon 25 years of expertise with Alzheimer's patients to give caretakers a wise and compassionate approach. It can't cure the disease, but will immeasurably help caretakers--changing despair to personal growth."Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD. The Psychology of Optimal Experience"Dr. Author: The 36-Hou
. Gazelle combines medical expertise withextensive experience as a Positive Psychology coach to offer validation, support, affirmation, and practical tips to caregivers and theirfamilies. Gazelle teaches patients,family members, and physicians to use these tools to access internalresources and find greater inner peace an
A great help for keeping me engaged with my mother-in-law I was fortunate enough to see early copies of this book at a time when my care for my mother-in-law was in transition. But then again, Alzheimer's is a disease that keeps us in transition, not knowing what to expect from day to day. This can be very stressful for me, and many of the entries here help me get in the right mindset to face what the day brings. I did find that taking some of these one at a time, giving myself some days or weeks to try an approach was most useful. As with so many things in dealing with Alzheime. Compassionate, wise and practical GreenHealing Press As a longtime meditation teacher at Harvard University's Center for Wellness, I was curious when this book was recommended by one of my class members, curious to see how mindfulness practices could be applied in this specific situation. I was delighted with the book. The author writes in a lovely voice; you will feel you have a calm and peaceful friend by your side guiding you through your difficult moments. The weekly exercises to try are effective and practical; the words of wisdom for each week provide tremendous compa. Amy from Boston "When my mother developed dementia, she became a shell of her former self. Our whole relationship changed and there was such a sense of helplessness. What I like about this book is that it's written in such a way that I can open to any page and there's a nugget of help, some words of wisdom that are just what you need. Even if you don't have the time to read the weekly entry, the "Be present" exercises are really grounding and are very useful whether you're dealing with someone with dementia or not. They're useful when yo
A former Alzheimer's caregiver herself, Dr. In this easy-to-read book of short weekly entries followed by simple mindfulness and Positive Psychology exercises, you'll find practical tips for taking care of yourself--and making sure you have the support to meet your own basic needs as well as those of your loved one. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia can be devastating--not just for the patients themselves, but for family and friends who watch a loved one deteriorate. You'll also find a wealth of positive affirmations and advice to help you keep a healthy, sane, and calm outlook during this difficult time. Gazelle understands the unique challenges and stressors of caring for those with dementia first-hand--and her advice is crucial for caregivers at any stage of the illness.. Gail Gazelle provides healing and uplifting counsel and advice for those caring for a loved one with any form of dementia. Drawing on her deep compassion for caregivers, 25 years of experience as a physician, and her expe