Beschreibung:
Tears in My Gumbo, The Caregiver's Recipe for Resilience is a heartfelt manuscript that speaks personally and passionately to the 44 million caregivers caught up in the silver tsunami sweeping this country and for all of the people who care about the caregiver. The book inspires and supports caregivers as well as the family unit involved in the loved one's care. Through a series of caregiver stories, the book illustrates the ingredients needed for caregivers to maintain resilience and create a soul nurturing gumbo of care.
Foreword by Cynthia James xiii
Introduction 1
1. Tears 9
2. Attitude Is Everything 29
3. Affairs in Order, Check 37
4. Family,The Ties That Bind 45
5. Advocacy 53
6. Salt of the Earth 59
7. Surprises and Miracles 69
8. Praying Power 77
9. Teamwork,It Works 85
10. Gratitude 95
11. Funny Honey 103
12. Anam Cara, Carer of the Soul 113
Glossary 121
Resources 137
Acknowledgments 139
About the Author 143
How to Work with Nadine 145
Questions to Ponder 147