Work, Love and Alzheimer's

By Andre Hall

Every day millions of working caregivers for a parent with Alzheimer's have their careers negatively impacted by the demanding responsibilities of providing care. Theses caregivers may run late to work, take leaves of absence or quit their job. A 2016 report by the Alzheimer's Association found that 54% of working caregivers ran late to work or had to leave early due to caregiving needs. 9% eventually quit their job.This book will provide you with ways to protect your career while providing care for your parent. Discover the 5 steps that every working caregiver should take to protect their employment so they can have a better life with their family.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andre Hall
• Release date: Jul 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370409426

Andre Hall

Mr. Andre Hall is a certified geriatric care manager and member of the Aging Lifecare Association. His certification is through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. He is also qualified by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to conduct training on managing Alzheimer's and related dementia. Mr. Hall's professional experience includes patient assessment, care planning and community speaking. He has 16 years of experience working in the healthcare and senior care industry. That experience includes working for a number of different organizations that include Fortune 500 healthcare companies, locally owned businesses, and county hospitals. In addition, he has been an entrepreneur as a geriatric care manager.He considers supporting caregivers who provide care for loved ones with age-related issues such as Alzheimer's to be his life's work.Andre feels that volunteering is important to our community and has ongoing volunteer experience that includes the Alzheimer's Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness.Mr. Hall resides in Northwest Florida with his wife and two children.

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Work, Love and Alzheimer’s

Five steps every working caregiver should take to protect their career while caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s Disease

Andre Hall

Copyright © 2016 by Andre Hall. All rights reserved.

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This book is dedicated to all of the working caregivers who silently give their best every day.

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Bonus Material

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Book Summary

Acknowledgements

I want to acknowledge all of the working caregivers who face challenges every day. Most of your stories will never be heard and will never be known outside of your family and co-workers. But the sacrifices you make to care for your parents are appreciated and valued. I also want to thank my family for being there for me and making me a better person. Lastly, I want to thank all those who have provided me with knowledge and understanding. You will never know how much your kindness has meant to me during some very difficult times.

Foreword

Does he even know that she died?. That’s the question I asked myself about my father in 2002. My mother had been battling cancer and lost her battle a few days earlier. I was at my mother’s bedside when she passed and saw her take her last breath. She gasped, open her eyes and seemed to be looking at something and was gone. Seeing your parent take their last breath is an experience you will never forget. My father had late stage Alzheimer’s and was in a facility. When I told my father that mom died, he did not react. My father died within