In this simplistic, yet fascinating book, intuitive therapist, Melinda Vail takes a no-nonsense approach to spirituality. She offers practical information on how to heal your life and manifest anything you desire. By building on simple concepts, Vail uncovers how energy works on this planet; explains her concept of God; and illustrates how energetic patterns learned in childhood can stifle personal and spiritual growth. She uses accounts from real counseling sessions to show how this information relates to and can be integrated into the reader's life right now. Lastly, by adeptly using her own life story, she demonstrates how "The Three Keys to Life" can inspire one to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

The Other Side of the Vail: Spiritual Guidance for Everyday Living

Self-Help

Gerst, Ellen

Vail, Melinda

Spiritual

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Caregiving takes its toll in many ways – mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is important to ask for and accept help as you come to grips with this enormous task in front of you. There are lots of books on caregiving, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which review the same topics in different ways. "Understanding Dementia and Caregiving For Your Aging Parents From A to Z" attempts to look at the same subject matter through a different lens. While having a base of knowledge about the subject is important, information alone, or beyond a certain point, isn't the only ingredient you will need in order to cope with a dementia diagnosis. Consequently, this book is not an attempt to educate you on all the medical aspects of dementia, although they are touched on lightly. Instead, it speaks to you from the heart and a personal standpoint. It lets you know some of what to expect and the emotions and thoughts you might have in response to your loved one's deteriorating condition, and it provides suggestions to help you cope. Written by Ellen Gerst, a grief and relationship coach, who understands the journey you are about to or have already started, for she is traveling on this road too. Praise for "Understanding Dementia and Caregiving For Your Aging Parents From A to Z" Dr. Jeffrey Lieb, psychiatrist, says, "Ellen Gerst's A to Z guide is written with wisdom and experience. Easy-to-read- yet packed full with useful information. Recommended for anyone who has a family member with dementia or Alzheimer's." Judy Svendsen, an elder care specialist, says, "This is a book that caregivers, professional staff, and paraprofessional can read, enjoy and utilize. Broken down into easy, understandable terms. Bravo!” Amanda M. Borer, Administrator for an Adult Day and Residential facility, highly recommends this book for anyone caring for a loved one with an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. She says, “Ms. Gerst does a great job of keeping the book concise without taking away from the content which is informative, straightforward and easy-to-read. Navigating a dementia diagnosis can be a difficult process for everyone, but this book could be used as a guide, making that process just a little easier. I will definitely be recommending this to those family members coming into our facilities.”

Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

If you are interested in this book, you're probably in a similar situation as I find myself. I'm a baby boomer who is helping to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's. In my case, it's my 94-year old mother. How we may differ is that I'm also a grief and relationship coach, and I have had experience helping people deal with difficulties brought on by change and loss. Of course, it's a lot easier to offer assistance to others than to put these same suggestions to use in your own life. However, I try my best. In fact, that's why I've written this book. It's to constantly remind me about how I can best respond to my own difficult situation. The words of assistance, comfort and inspiration contained within these pages cannot make your parents well again. However, your power lies in how you choose to respond to their illness and failing health issues. This book provides you with concrete suggestions on how to handle common situations you will encounter. Additionally, it offers you an alternate perspective on how to view your changing circumstances as you become the parent and your parent the child.

A Guide for Caregivers of Aging Parents with Alzheimer's: Words of Assistance, Comfort and Inspiration

Parenting & Relationships

Aging Parents

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