Caregiver's survival guide : caring for yourself while caring for a loved one / Robert Yonover, PhD, and Ellie Crowe ; illustrations by Janet King ; foreword by Carlyn A. Tamura, PsyD ; introduction by Robert Yonover, PhD.
Two in deep. Hold on to the foundations of your relationship ; Dealing with heavy news ; Dealing with daily challenges ; Why me? and the blame game ; Take stock of your ship ; Caregiver mental health breaks ; Counseling ; Take stock of your finances ; Seek ways to adapt and still enjoy life ; Mental health and staying sane ; The social aspect ; Chasing rainbows ; Frustration and loss -- Basic tasks. Gut check and the daily challenge ; Medications and marijuana -- Reach out for help. Seek expert help and advice ; Nurses and helpers ; Doctors ; Fight for your rights and causes -- Grieve and then create new dreams. Love, loss, and lessons learned ; Caregiving, a daughter's perspective, Kera Yonover.
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