Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
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1 Introduction: A Blueprint for Better Caregiving |
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2 Becoming a Better Caregiver: The Basics |
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3 Dealing with Stress and Difficult Care Partner Behavior |
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4 Dealing with Difficult Emotions |
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5 Using Your Mind to Manage Stress |
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6 Communicating Effectively |
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9 Exercising for Health and Wellness |
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11 Understanding Your Care Partner's Brain |
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13 Making Treatment Decisions |
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14 Planning for the Future: Fears and Reality |
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Kate Lorig, DrPH, is director and professor emerita at Stanford University School of Medicine's Patient Education Research Center. Diana Laurent, MPH, is a health educator and trainer at Stanford Patient Education Research Center.
