Building Better Caregivers A Caregiver’s Guide to Reducing Stress and Staying Healthy

Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers,  developed by the author team of the bestselling  Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,  shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.

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Chapter 1 Laying Out the Blueprint Chapter 2 Becoming a Better Caregiver: The Basics Chapter 3 Stress and Frustrating Care Partner Behavior Chapter 4 Using Your Mind to Manage Stress and other Symptoms Chapter 5 Communication Chapter 6 Getting Help Chapter 7 Preventing Injuries Chapter 8 Exercise (to come) Chapter 9 Healthy Eating Chapter 10 Understanding Your Care Partner’ s Brain Chapter 11 Managing Medicines Chapter 12 Managing Treatment Decisions and Medications Chapter 13 Planning for the Future: Fears and Reality