The Workbook of A Compassionate Journey: The Definitive Guide to Providing Effective, Loving Care for Your Aging Parent
**THIS IS THE WORKBOOK for A Compassionate Journey; it is to be used as a supplemental resource.**
A Compassionate Journey: The Definitive Guide and Forms Workbook
by Barbara Applegate, MSW, ACSW
Caring for an aging parent can be as challenging as it is rewarding, and no one understands this better than Barbara Applegate.
In her dual set of books, A Compassionate Journey and its companion Forms Workbook, Applegate offers an unparalleled resource for managing the intricacies of eldercare.
The main book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges involved in eldercare. From assessing your parent’s needs to understanding the intricacies of cognitive decline and legal matters, this book provides a roadmap to compassionate and effective caregiving.
Where the main book informs, the Forms Workbook equips. This practical workbook is filled with essential forms, checklists, and tools designed to directly support the management of your caregiving duties.
This workbook ensures you have everything you need to provide the best care possible, from detailed assessments of daily activities and cognitive abilities to questionnaires that help determine the best living arrangements.
Together, these books create a comprehensive guide that covers:
- Emotional and cognitive assessments to understand the changing needs of your parent
- Practical tools for organizing medical, legal, and financial information
- Strategies to manage caregiver stress and maintain your own well-being
Whether it’s the normal aging process, a sudden fall, or a debilitating illness, you and your family may find yourself pulled into a crisis of caring for your elderly parent or loved one without being prepared. Suddenly, you’ve become a caregiver.
Inside You’ll Find:
- Assessments to evaluate physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
- Questionnaires to understand your own strengths and limitations
- Checklists and action plans for finances, medical care, living arrangements, and more
- Strategies for self-care to manage caregiver stress and burnout
- Guidance on difficult conversations, legal concerns, and end-of-life planning
- External resources for additional support and health-related info
This workbook, along with the reading book, not only educates but also empowers you to make informed decisions that enhance the quality of care for your loved one while managing the emotional journey of caregiving.
Step into your role as a caregiver with confidence, supported by the wisdom and practical tools found in A Compassionate Journey and its Forms Workbook. Ideal for anyone navigating the complex responsibilities of eldercare, this set is an indispensable ally in the journey of caring for those who once cared for us.