Raylene Bell – författare

The Caregiver's Journey: A Roadmap for Navigating Your PathWritten for long-distance caregivers, The Caregiver's Journey summarizes five years of the authors' experiences caring for a Mom living hundreds of miles away. Despite the authors having a combined five university degrees (one in a medical field!), following their first year as caregivers, they were startled by the simple mistakes they were making, so began journaling to help others avoid making similar mistakes. Written for any family member navigating a loved one's dementia or Alzheimer's, this book is not clinical but personal, compiled from notes made shortly after events occurred with future readers in mind. The narrative is presented chronologically to provide our fellow caregivers with "e;landmarks"e; they may encounter on their journey and to warn them of obstacles that may lie ahead. At 192 pages long, tips and recommendations are found throughout, and 11 Tables and six Appendices have been included to expand upon critical topics.* Chapter "e;Takeaways"e; Reinforce Tips From The Narrative* Detailed Information About Costs of Care* Coping Tools For Caregiver Fatigue, Stress, And Burnout* Tips For Patient Advocacy During Hospitalizations* Six Appendices Provide Quick Reference Guidance