Positive Caregiving

Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotions

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Pub Date May 30 2023 | Archive Date Jul 26 2024

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Description

A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities.

There are more than 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. caring for an older adult. The overwhelming narrative in the U.S. is that caregiving for older adults is a burden to bear and a problem to be solved. Positive Caregiving offers an alternative, positive perspective and provides an accessible, research-based path for people who want to make the most of the caregiving experience.

At the heart of the book is an extensive list of simple activities, conversation-inspiring questions, and self-care practices designed to immerse caregivers and their care partners in gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, love, and awe. These five specific positive emotions are central to caregiving relationships and have been shown to improve health, help reduce stress, and create meaning in daily life. 
 
There are many books available for caregivers trying to navigate day-to-day practicalities. This book focuses on the emotional journey and personal growth opportunities inherent in the caregiving experience, helping readers to embrace, celebrate, and honor this critical role in modern society.

A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive...


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ISBN 9781685559533
PRICE $18.95 (USD)
PAGES 216

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This book was straightforward and encouraging. I've read many books on caregiving, but nothing that has helped me feel as calm and hopeful as I do from Sarah Teten Kanter's words. I am hopeful about the conversations I can still have with my aging parents, and the shared activities we can do together. I can't wait to use the reflections and self-care practices. Kanter offers a fresh perspective on how caring for others and ourselves can enrich our lives. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
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Positive thoughts and recommendations to become a more loving, positive caregiver. Some parts of this book felt cheesy or unrealistic, but overall very insightful!

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I can not tell you how much my husband and I loved this book! We are always in search of good parenting books and this was such a fantastic read. We really enjoyed the pointers it brought to the table and the concepts. Well done!

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A kind-hearted and quite different look at the caregiving journey. Some very good tips and excellent ideas. My thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the read now advanced reader's copy - appreciate reading this title

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