Bøker av Karen Cochran Beaulieu

Navigate your Caregiver JourneyThis Journey Guide is a companion study to the first book, Moments that Matter: A roadmap for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss. They are designed to be used together.Learn and study the art of Moment-Making: Personal reflectionSelf-careSpiritual growthSupport GroupsIndividual StudyAge and ability appropriate activitiesCaregivers are Wounded Healers.A caregiver's wounds are many. Physical strain, anger, guilt, and grief can be daily stressors. Sharing your personal story with group members, as well as hearing theirs, helps to restore brokenness and brings healing. God is the great healer and guide on our journey. He is our strength when we are weary, our hope when we are discouraged, and our encourager when the stress of caregiving weighs us down. He allows us to find joy in the journey."This insightful book and the Caregiver Support Group gave me ideas and guidelines that helped me love and care for my husband in new ways." .....Susie Nelson"This support group altered my perspective, my role changed from extending my mother's life to providing quality loving care." .....Manny Roman

Experience the Journey: Gain knowledge of memory loss and dementia Discover how to create significant moments for you and your loved one Learn and apply down-to-earth cognitive deficit tools and memory techniques Realize the value of true-to-life examples while facing the challenging roles of caregivers and their loved ones Consider a multitude of age-appropriate and ability-appropriate activities. The caregiver's task is not an easy one; confusion, frustration, heartbreak and behavioral issues will present roadblocks each and every day. However, there are ways to enhance the quality of life for those who suffer with memory loss and dementia. Moments that Matter offers unique and intentional activities that will result in moments of joy for everyone traveling this challenging pathway.