HOPE for the Alzheimer's Journey: Help, Organization, Preparation, and Education for the Road Ahead

Author: Carol B. AmosPublisher: Morgan James PublishingPaperback:ISBN 10: 168350903XISBN 13: 978-1683509035H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey equips Alzheimer’s caregivers with knowledge, tools, and advice for their difficult road ahead. The concepts are conveyed in an open, honest, and creative manner using original family email communications from Carol B. Amos’s own journey. Carol also introduces The Caregiving Principle™: a simple approach that provides a deeper understanding of a person with Alzheimer’s disease and a framework for the caregiver’s role. She provides examples of how The Caregiving Principle™ helped her connect with her mother. H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey encourages caregivers to take care of themselves and provides inspiration for a less stressful, more rewarding journey. Review "Here she puts forth her experiences, observations, and research to demonstrate the "Caregiving Principle," focusing on the needs not only of patients but also of caregivers. Checklists for cognitive abilities, esteem issues, and driving assessments, among others, further help to assist in developing support circles and recognizing stress levels in loved ones. VERDICT A useful, step-by-step guide for anyone new to caring for those with Alzheimer's." - The Library Journal "Carol isn't just a wise and wonderful person, but also a great communicator, a woman who has learned tons from experience and has amassed a wealth of knowledge. She possesses the gift of communicating that knowledge in language that is accessible and in a voice that is both empathic and compassionate. In this book, readers will find a heart-to-heart conversation with readers looking for help in dealing with patients with Alzheimer's." - Readers' Favorite"I am familiar with numerous approaches for helping people with dementia (David Troxel, Teepa Snow, Tam Cummings, etc.) and this book provides another way that makes sense. Ms. Amos approach is incredibly creative as she helped her mother make the most of her life with a cognitive decline that could have derailed her quality of life. At the same time Carol ensured that she herself wasn't burned out by her caregiving role." - A Way to Stay Home Care Blog"Even though Alzheimer's can be a devastating disease, H.O.P.E for the Alzheimer's Journey describes a family who's faith in Jesus Christ has helped them to overcome the heartache with grace and a focus on the good things counting their blessings along the way. I recommend this book not only to those with loved ones facing Alzheimer's but also anyone working in elderly care positions. This book is insightful, educational, but most of all inspirational." - Interviews and Reviews. From the Author Dear Caregiver,Thank you for reading my book. Please stay in contact by providing comments and feedback on the book at Carolbamos.com. There you can download some of the tools and sign up for my newsletter. You can follow me on Facebook and Twitter or write about H.O.P.E. on social media. Please consider leaving a review on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Goodreads. You can also be a blessing to others by providing this book to a friend or family member who is caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. I pray that my book has Helped you to become Organized and Prepared with Education, tools, advice, and encouragement to be a good caregiver to your loved one. Continue to enjoy your loved one and let him or her know you are there for love and support. Please reach out to family, friends, medical professionals and the Alzheimer's Association for help. Also reach out to God for continued strength, wisdom, and encouragement. May God continue to send you rays of hope for the rest of your journey. God Bless You,Carol B. Amos   *****To schedule seminars or workshops or for bulk sales, please visit my website.  See all Editorial Reviews