7 Caregiver Landmines: And How You Can Avoid Them

Rosenberg showed me every area I was caregiving in an unhealthy way. I cried & also started avoiding the landmines I had been falling for for years. (Especially #7)

This book validates so much of what I thought to be true. Put your oxygen mask on first. Take care of yourself as you would take care of others. Ask for help and listen. Be gentle with yourself

As a cargiving wife to a disabled husband for over 9 years, I found this book full of similarities and good insight for being sure I take care if myself too.Easy to read and understand, this pocket size book had lots of valuable information for every caregiver, wife, husband, family or friend.If you are a caregiver, God bless you. It's the hardest responsibility, we will ever be part of. I believe this to be true because caregiving requires a constant need for action, decisions and self sacrifice. On the flip side, rewards and blessings are also part of caregiving. Look for them every day. You, will certainly find joy when you notice one.This book would make a nice gift to pass along to a caregiver.

Others may view this book as common sense, but if the role of caregiver is given to you with little warning, it is surprising how far down into stinking thinking and depression you can go and how quickly - I am caregiver of a late 3rd stage Alzheimer’s patient - have walked w/him from brilliant businessman to 5 yr old boy - this book is awesome because the author UNDERSTANDS - it is a small book w/ short but very relevant chapters - quick reading is good when you need the help like I do after 6 years of caregiving -

I’ve been a caregiver for so long. Parts of this book made me cry. I wish I had it a decade ago. Good heads up for caregivers regarding how to not lose ourselves in the process. This should be distributed to churches, libraries, senior service organizations family members and friends of caregivers should read this too. Most of us suffer in silence. Alone. Behind a fake smile as we are bleeding to death on the inside. Nobody can understand, know what to do or say or how to help or be a friend to a caregiver unless they’ve been there or read this book.

I'm relatively new to caretaking my dad, only 2 years, and I'm also a holistic practitioner, so I'm responsible for his natural healthcare as well.This book really helped me know that I'm one among many caretakers. I'm not alone. There are things I can do to stay healthy, even if there is a list of reasons why I think I can't.

I've heard all this before. If this book enlightened you, then you've been under a rock too long. Or, maybe you are just very young. And some wisdom I've gained in my two caregiving adventures isn't even in there.On the plus side, it's a concise reminder to remember to take care of yourself if you are also a caregiver. Could be a thoughtful gift for someone who is suddenly in that role for the first time. But for me, it was a waste of a few bucks and an hour or so of my day. (A fast read!)

I was shocked as I read this and saw my “land mine’s” I was walking through!Very reassuring that I am a normal caregiver.