The Caregiver’s Guide

By Mira J. Ross

A practical guide that offers helpful tips and suggestions for those who have taken on the task of caring for an elderly or terminal ill loved one. This guide brings your challenges to the fore and allows you to see that although the task ahead of you may seem overwhelming, it is not impossible.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mira J. Ross
• Release date: Feb 4, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301011674

Mira J. Ross

Mira J. Ross is an independent author living in a small quiet town in Georgia, USA. When she's not writing, she is volunteering her time to help neighbors and the community. She is a self-made woman, with many talents, who manages her own consulting company that she built from the ground up. Mira is a humble and quiet soul who enjoys entertaining her readers through her works of fiction. Although she is mainly a fiction author, she also publishes non fiction and self help topics. She is a proud mother of three beautiful children, two dogs, and two leopard geckos. She spends her spare time rearing her children to become responsible citizens, writing articles, short stories, and books.

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The Caregiver’s Guide

By Mira J. Ross

Copyright 2013 by Mira J. Ross

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Dedicated to loving caregivers…

The Caregiver’s Guide

Introduction

First, congratulations on your decision to take on the care of your loved one. This incredibly admirable decision will change your life as much as it does benefit the life of the person you are caring for. While it may have been easy for you to decide that you wanted to become a caregiver, I know now that you have made the decision, it can be overwhelming. You are suddenly making decisions and coping with challenges that you may never have imagined. You may even worry that you aren’t going to be able to cope with these challenges effectively. Trust me when I tell you that you are not alone. What you are feeling is completely normal.

The decision to take on the care of your loved one is not just about providing care to address his physical and medical needs. By taking on the role of a caregiver you are also committing yourself to providing emotional support that will encourage true quality of life over just existence. I absolutely understand your desire to support your loved one and ensure that he is well cared-for at all times. You love this person and want what is best for him, which means that you only trust yourself to provide the care and nurturing that he needs.

I commend your dedication and strength, and want you to know that you can do this. Face your challenge head-on with courage