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Kiessa
posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)

Life History Books

I am a social worker who has worked in the field of memory care and end-of-life care, recently transitioning to my own business.  I create life history books to help individuals and families connect with past accomplishments, pride, and relationships, particularly when memory loss threatens this connection.  Visit my website.
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 12/22/2008, comments (4)

The “Voices Of” Book Series One to Read and Savor

Books keep pouring in, and I try to write about the best of them, since many of us gain comfort, as well as knowledge, from books. Many that I read are purely informational. Then there are some that are mixes of stories intertwined with tips and resources for handing the situations most of us as caregivers or people facing dementia are faced... Read moreChevron
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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/27/2008, comment (1)

"A Three Dog Life" Eloquently Describes a Caregiver's Journey

Over the summer, I participated in a different type of chain letter. This particular chain letter resulted in about 10 paperback books being delivered to my mailbox. One of these books, A Three Dog Life: A Memoir by Abigail Thomas, provides a good picture of the many challenges that caregivers face in dealing with loved ones who have dementia or a... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (3)

A Reminder That Caregivers Have Personal Dreams

  I've come across a book that has absolutely nothing to do with caregiving. However, the first chapter made me weep. The little girl the author describes was me, the caregiver to be.   Written by Annette Colby, Ph.D., Your Highest Potential is a book about living your dreams, no matter how many detours you encounter in... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (3)

Slow Medicine: Just What the Doctor Ordered

The books pile up these days, and there's so much good information out there that I really want to read them all. Many come through publicists who know I read and write about books on aging, dementia, brain research, pharmaceuticals, and all kinds of caregiving. Many just show up in my mail box, unannounced.    One of the former,... Read moreChevron
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