Bibliograph

Positive caregiving, caring for older loved ones using the power of positive emotions, by Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D

Type

Label

Positive caregiving, caring for older loved ones using the power of positive emotions, by Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-212) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Positive caregiving

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1348478081

Responsibility statement

by Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D

Sub title

caring for older loved ones using the power of positive emotions

Summary

"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" --, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Caregiving : from obligation to opportunity -- Part 1: Reframing the caregiving experience. Caregiving as an invitation to grow -- The pillars of positive caregiving -- Part 2: The positive emotion that will enrich your experience. Gratitude -- Empathy -- Forgiveness -- Love -- Awe -- Part 3: Applying positive caregiving to your daily life. Everyday activities -- Forty micro-moments of self-care for caregivers -- Ideas for different caregiving situations -- Afterword: Finding comfort in the bigger picture

Target audience

adult

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Caring for older loved ones using the power of positive emotions

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