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A Caregiver's Journey: Finding Your Way

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This book provides a wealth of sound, compassionate, and well organized information on a difficult subject, caring for a loved one facing a major medical challenge. Ms. Twichell is able to provide extraordinary guidance based on the best of all teachers....real life. Her knowledge of the frustration, pain, and personal trauma faced by the caregiver provides insight that is very useful. The information can surely help those facing the unknown but so important task of caring for a loved one fighting for good health.

Part instruction, part reference, part journal, part connection, A Caregiver's Journey offers readers knowledge about how to manage a difficult time and even find a moment to smile. The stories of real-life experiences provide a link to others who have cared for an ill friend or family member -- showing that no one needs to feel alone in this experience. Well written, informative chapters deal with everything from healthcare issues to care for yourself, the caregiver. And the list of dozens of organizations formed to support caregivers is invaluable. This book puts so many answers in one place in an attempt to make life easier...and Ms. Twichell's personal experience makes her the perfect author on the subject.

It takes a true caregiver to enlighten others about caregiving. Karen Twichell speaks from her heart to ours--for aren't we all caregivers to the world? Personal experiences have tuaght Karen the ins and outs of a subject on a need-to-know basis.

I enjoyed this guide to caregiving very much. It is written in a very organized manner. The personal experiences of friends and families added a personal touch to this very special book. It is important for the caregiver to take time for oneself during a time of great stress. It should be a part of every families library at home.