To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health [Paperback]

Cheryl E. Woodson (Author), MD (Author), FACP (Author), AGSF (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 8, 2007

How does a doctor cope when she specializes in older adults and struggles to care for her own ailing parent? Dr. Woodson shares her experience as daughter and geriatrician in this new resource for family caregivers. The book shoots from the hip and from the heart, using everyday language, real caregiver stories, compassion and humor to bring practical information to overwhelmed caregivers. Although it focuses on eldercare, the book helps with caregiving for any age, or any illness. This guide encourages caregivers to protect their own health, finances and relationships while they make the tough decisions and give great care.

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About the Author

Like many other caregivers, Dr. Woodson juggled her career, marriage and children while she cared for a parent with Alzheimer s disease. She taught geriatric medicine for ten years before developing a medical practice that serves older adults, people who take care of older adults, and people who want to live to be older adults by aging gracefully. Dr. Woodson is a tireless advocate for seniors and their families. She teaches and consults about eldercare around the country and she served on the 2005 White House Council on Aging. Dr. Woodson has also earned a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (February 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741437252
• ISBN-13: 978-0741437259
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone who is a caregiver to a loved one, March 26, 2007

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Charlette Bermingham (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health (Paperback)

The examples given in the book really helped in understanding what can be expected when caring for a loved one. You do not have to feel guiltily about decisions you make, and your life should not end or be put on hold just because you are the main caregiver. I passed this book on to my mother who questioned the decisions she made in regards to the care she gave to her mother. Wish my mother could have read this book 5 years ago, maybe she would not be questioning some of the decisions she had to make.
Great book for anyone who is a caregiver to any family member, young or old.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on caregiving, period., October 22, 2008

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June Ninnemann "Geriatric Care Manager" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health (Paperback)

This book may appear to be light, funny and observational, but you should expect far more from its content. It brings together a wide level of knowledge, and more importantly, wisdom, about the needs of caregivers at all levels of the age spectrum. Dr. Woodson has more insight about human motivation, personal dignity and public policy implications than any physician resource I have encountered, in 30 years in this field.
She brings a warmth and wisdom to her well-guided insights and advice for all families dealing with aging members.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on caregiving, August 14, 2008

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Alma B (Shawnee, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health (Paperback)

Dr. Woodson's book combines personal experiences of a family caregiver with the insights of a physician certified in geriatrics. The book is an easy read, a true survival guide, yet filled with humor and wisdom. The subtitle "A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health" only gives a hint of this poignant perspective. The table of contents tells more, about the tough decisions that eventually fall to every caregiver. Dr. Woodson also addresses the national issues and failures in public policy that have led to America's current "crisis in caregiving."