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Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos Into Confidence Hardcover – Large Print, September 1, 2010

by Gail Sheehy (Author)

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"I didn't expect this." No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been—or will be—responsible for giving care, for a sustained period, to someone close to them. Gail Sheehy, who has chronicled every major turning point for twentieth-century Americans, as well as reported on everything from politics to sexuality, knows firsthand the trials, fears, and rare joys of caregiving. In Passages in Caregiving , she takes you by the hand and shows you that you will get through this, and you will do the right things. Sheehy identifies eight crucial stages of caregiving and offers insight for successfully navigating each one. With empathy and intelligence, backed by formidable research, and interspersed with poignant stories of her experience and that of other successful caregivers, Passages in Caregiving addresses the needs of this enormous and growing group. It is sure to become the touchstone for this challenging yet deeply rewarding period in your life journey. Providing invaluable advice and guidance, this book examines the arc of caregiving from the first signs of trouble. Sheehy answers the most important questions to How serious is it? What do I ask the doctor? How will this be paid for? What are our options? At the same time she offers new tips and strategies that you won't find anywhere else. Most important, however, Passages in Caregiving points out that you don't have to be alone in this process. Included are countless resources and names of advocacy groups that are there to help even the most complicated of situations, many of which are woefully underutilized. With Gail Sheehy as your guide, Passages in Caregiving is sure to help turn a stressful, life-altering situation into a journey that can be safely navigated and from which everyone can benefit.

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732 pages
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English
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Thorndike Press
Publication date

September 1, 2010
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5.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
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141042989X
ISBN-13

978-1410429896
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thorndike Press; Large Print edition (September 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 732 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 141042989X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1410429896
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches

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Gail Sheehy is the world-renowned author of seventeen books, most notably the New York Times best-seller Passages, named one of the ten most influential books by the Library of Congress and which has been translated into twenty-eight languages.

Her latest book, DARING: My Passages, is a memoir available now for preorder; September 2014 from HarperCollins.

As a literary journalist, Sheehy was one of the original contributors to New York magazine. A contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 1984, she won the Washington Journalism Review Award for Best Magazine Writer in America for her in-depth character portraits of national and international leaders.

Sheehy is a seven-time recipient of the New York Newswomen's Club Front Page Award for distinguished journalism. Among her other bestsellers are Sex and the Seasoned Woman; Hillary’s Choice; New Passages; Understanding Men’s Passages; and Passages in Caregiving.

A popular lecturer, she is represented by American Program Bureau (617-614-1607).

She currently resides in New York City.

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RC

Don't wait until you're desperate.

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022

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I wish I'd known of this book years ago. I've been a caregiver of my husband for 7 years now, as he gradually declines from various long-term diseases. He is rapidly approaching a crisis. He's extremely weak and there is no way I can continue to care for him myself. We both understand this.

If I'd had the book a week ago I would have known how to try to arrange some in-home care before this excruciatingly long holiday weekend. As it is, an Emergency Room trip may be in store before we can touch base with his primary care doctor tomorrow morning.

I just got the book and am skimming it, noting the ideas that I need to put into motion immediately. It is a very dense book with a lot of information and stories. If you click on "look inside" you can view the lengthy table of contents, which may even give you some ideas. For instance - call your local Agency on Aging. That is among my very top priorities.

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MC Foster

Practical without being dry

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023

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Gail Sherry superbly engages the reader making this very practical and useful book a pleasure to read. If you have someone in your life that may need to care for, and who doesn’t, you need to read this book. Go ahead, get the book already! You’ll be glad you did.

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Broadsworddiva

A must for every caregiver

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014

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I am blown away with this book. My mother has been sick for 30 years now and I've grown up as a caregiver. In the last 2 years her needs have greatly increased and I've had to put a lot of things in my life on hold. This book has been a saving grace so far. It's such an honest view of the challenges of caregiving and although it addresses all the negative sides and hardships of caregiving, what I'm really getting out of Sheehy's message is the strength to carry on. Addressing the harsh realities yet supplying validation and giving strength to try every day and to find the joy/benefit in the situation I'm in now. Because my mother is never going to get better....and has most likely has years left in her to deteriorate and require around the clock care, I needed something positive to hold on to (in addition to my faith) and this book has been providing that. Even though intellectually I understood the stress of caregiving and the emotional toll it takes on someone, reading about it has helped my head and heart align better. If you are a caregiver, PLEASE invest in this book. It is the ultimate guide whether you are in this situation newly or have been for years.

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Kathy Hughbanks

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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019

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An understanding of what you see and feel. Am I right or wrong, what is next, what do I do. Even though it's a little out dates, it is still a good source of information.

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Ina Whitney

Excellent Caregiver Advice

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2010

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Passages for Caregivers, Gail Sheehy's latest Passages book is excellent. In Sheehy's longstanding formula, she addresses issues of providing care with focus on the Caregivers rather than the ill or injured person.

There are anecdotal examples, suggested strategies for addressing problems such as tensions among siblings, summaries of the latest research in a number of areas, resource support including the leading organizations in a number of health care areas, and a current bibliography for further information.

I am four years into a parental caregiver role and have read extensively during that time. Much information is too technical, is biased toward the interests of a particular organization or is focused on the person needing help with little attention to the issues of the caregiver. This is clear, practical, easy to read, easy to "dip into" rather than reading sequentially, includes the most current information and is both unbiased and non technical.

I recommend it for anyone who is responsible for an aging parent, or other family member and also suggest sharing it with the extended family responsible for caregiving.

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Dog Whisperer

The Best Book for Caregivers

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010

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Gail Sheehy has always been a fantastic author and in this book, she is brilliant. I do a lot of support work with caregivers and have recommended this book to all of our support group attendees. I gave it to a family member and said that it was "required reading" for as a caregiver, she was a bit overwhelmed. Ms. Sheehy maps out the caregiver's journey with compassion and a sense of order. The book also contains a multitude of useful resources and easily becomes a reference tool you'll want to keep within easy reach. Caregivers often slip into their roles unaware of just how vital they are and also how vulnerable they are. This book gives a caregiver tools to apply to daily life immediately. This is by far the best book I have seen for caregivers.

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Sharon Henderson

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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014

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If a person only bought one book regarding the caregiver's journey, this is the best book to purchase. Gail Sheehy knows of what she writes, having served her husband, as his primary caregiver, throughout his long debilitating illness. The book is replete with personal examples of challenges, struggles, joys, and all of the realities that the huge impact a serious illness has on financial resources and assets. Many lists of resources available for various serious health concerns are included in this well researched work. This is the most helpful book related to care giving that I have ever purchased. Having served as the primary caregiver for my husband, as he continues the PD journey of over 20 years, I relate personally to the message Sheehy expresses so aptly. I learned of this book through a Parkinson's support group. This is a resource one can return to many times for information and encouragement. I have shared this book with other friends who are also involved in caring for a loved one.

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