
A Caregiver's Well-Being
Thomas Finn, PhD, Donna Finn, PT, MS
Develop the skills to master the rip current of emotions inherent in caring for a loved one with dementia.
Caregivers know the stress and emotional turmoil of caring for loved ones with dementia. What if you could manage that stress while strengthening your caregiving relationships? A Caregiver’s Well-Being teaches you how to thrive, not just survive, by blending proven psychological coping principles, practical dementia caregiving skills, and the authors’ personal experiences of caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Drawing from the fields of biology, psychology, and stress management, Thomas and Donna Finn provide concrete tools to prepare for and manage stress while discovering deeper meaning in caregiving. Addressing common feelings like anxiety, sadness, guilt, and frustration, these tools will help you navigate the stress of caring while keeping sight of your loved one's dignity as a person.
Whether you have been in a care partner role for years or are new to the emotional challenges of caring for someone with dementia, A Caregiver’s Well-Being will help you build the skills necessary for mastering the journey of caregiving.
Duration - 5h 14m.
Author - Thomas Finn, PhD, Donna Finn, PT, MS.
Narrator - Kristen Price.
Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Thomas Finn, PhD, Donna Finn, PT, MS
Kristen Price
Greenleaf Book Group
English Audiobooks
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Description:
Develop the skills to master the rip current of emotions inherent in caring for a loved one with dementia. Caregivers know the stress and emotional turmoil of caring for loved ones with dementia. What if you could manage that stress while strengthening your caregiving relationships? A Caregiver’s Well-Being teaches you how to thrive, not just survive, by blending proven psychological coping principles, practical dementia caregiving skills, and the authors’ personal experiences of caring for a loved one living with dementia. Drawing from the fields of biology, psychology, and stress management, Thomas and Donna Finn provide concrete tools to prepare for and manage stress while discovering deeper meaning in caregiving. Addressing common feelings like anxiety, sadness, guilt, and frustration, these tools will help you navigate the stress of caring while keeping sight of your loved one's dignity as a person. Whether you have been in a care partner role for years or are new to the emotional challenges of caring for someone with dementia, A Caregiver’s Well-Being will help you build the skills necessary for mastering the journey of caregiving. Duration - 5h 14m. Author - Thomas Finn, PhD, Donna Finn, PT, MS. Narrator - Kristen Price. Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:33
Praise for 'A Caregiver's Well-Being'
Duration:00:02:30
Disclaimer
Duration:00:00:29
Dedication
Duration:00:00:08
Preface
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter 1: Care Partners and Stress
Duration:00:21:40
Section I Preparation: Know the Conditions
Duration:00:01:35
Chapter 2: Know the Conditions: Symptoms and Warning Signs of Dementia
Duration:00:22:13
Chapter 3: Know the Conditions: Obtaining a Diagnosis
Duration:00:09:55
Chapter 4: Know the Conditions: Ongoing Health Care and Support
Duration:00:05:45
Chapter 5: Know the Conditions: Legal, Estate, and Financial Planning
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 6: Know the Conditions: The Patterns of Our Relationships
Duration:00:10:21
Section II Navigation—Skills for Managing Emotions
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 7: Don't Panic 1: Physical Domains of Coping
Duration:00:25:35
Chapter 8: Don't Panic 2: Psychological Domains of Coping
Duration:01:00:33
Chapter 9: Yell for Help: Social Domains of Coping
Duration:00:22:42
Chapter 10: Keep Your Eyes on the Shore: Discovering Deeper Meaning in Our Care Partner Relationships
Duration:00:33:35
Chapter 11: Swimming Sideways: Changing Our Care Partner Behavior
Duration:00:57:56
Chapter 12: Untangled but Knotted in Love
Duration:00:07:00
Chapter 13: Epilogue
Duration:00:03:22
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:02:33
About the Authors
Duration:00:01:39
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:37