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2020 Aging & Human Relations Indie Book Gold Award Winner
This book is a vital resource for anyone caring for those suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. It contains invaluable, and often cost-free, tips to help improve the quality of life for both the caregiver and the care-receiver. It is an informative and instructive resource for eldercare staff at all levels.
With humor and a down-to-earth style, this book is easy to read and contains invaluable tips for all caregivers both in-home caregivers and professional caregivers alike!
No matter what your daily life entails, adding the role of caregiver for an elderly loved one is often more challenging than anyone ever anticipates.
• Based on experience and research, this book provides caregivers quick ideas to help resolve a variety of common problems.
As a college professor with experience working in an adult psychiatric unit, Lisa Santiago shares her inspiration for writing this book: "I saw many individuals whose mental illnesses hindered their abilities to function in everyday life. I became familiar with the systems put in place to help them. In addition, I keep up with advances in brain and memory research in order to share this with my students. All of this knowledge related to the brain and mental illnesses led me to believe that I was fully prepared to easily care for my grandma as Alzheimer's tried to take her further away. It didn't take long for me to learn that I was wrong! I needed more options. I needed quick and simple solutions.
I had to combine all I witnessed, all I studied, and all of my ingenuity in order to ensure physical, mental, and emotional health for both of us. When colleagues, friends, and friends of friends began calling me for help with their loved ones, I shared my tips. They said I should write a book to help everyone in the world – so I did, and I hope it makes life happier for everyone who gives so much without even thinking about it. It's a gift for all caregivers."
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS BOOK:
• Easy tips that you can use quickly - no need to sit and read for hours!
• Cheap and easy ways to keep your home clean and safe.
• Systems to minimize memory losses.
• Easy to understand explanations of current research findings related to the brain and memory.
• Simple ideas to add much-needed exercise and movement to the day – while seated!
• Learning that giving control means gaining control.
• Reasons to smile and laugh instead of cry.
• And so much more...
This book is a vital resource for anyone caring for those suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. It contains invaluable, and often cost-free, tips to help improve the quality of life for both the caregiver and the care-receiver. It is an informative and instructive resource for eldercare staff at all levels.
With humor and a down-to-earth style, this book is easy to read and contains invaluable tips for all caregivers both in-home caregivers and professional caregivers alike!
No matter what your daily life entails, adding the role of caregiver for an elderly loved one is often more challenging than anyone ever anticipates.
• Based on experience and research, this book provides caregivers quick ideas to help resolve a variety of common problems.
As a college professor with experience working in an adult psychiatric unit, Lisa Santiago shares her inspiration for writing this book: "I saw many individuals whose mental illnesses hindered their abilities to function in everyday life. I became familiar with the systems put in place to help them. In addition, I keep up with advances in brain and memory research in order to share this with my students. All of this knowledge related to the brain and mental illnesses led me to believe that I was fully prepared to easily care for my grandma as Alzheimer's tried to take her further away. It didn't take long for me to learn that I was wrong! I needed more options. I needed quick and simple solutions.
I had to combine all I witnessed, all I studied, and all of my ingenuity in order to ensure physical, mental, and emotional health for both of us. When colleagues, friends, and friends of friends began calling me for help with their loved ones, I shared my tips. They said I should write a book to help everyone in the world – so I did, and I hope it makes life happier for everyone who gives so much without even thinking about it. It's a gift for all caregivers."
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS BOOK:
• Easy tips that you can use quickly - no need to sit and read for hours!
• Cheap and easy ways to keep your home clean and safe.
• Systems to minimize memory losses.
• Easy to understand explanations of current research findings related to the brain and memory.
• Simple ideas to add much-needed exercise and movement to the day – while seated!
• Learning that giving control means gaining control.
• Reasons to smile and laugh instead of cry.
• And so much more...
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940163069361 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Outskirts Press, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 03/19/2020 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 729 KB |
About the Author
Lisa Santiago, BA, MA, ED.S, is the "writer for the everyday normal person on the street". Her life's goal is to share knowledge in order to help people through difficult times.
In her humorous style, she says she must suffer from Professional Attention Deficit Disorder (a term she uses to explain her wide array of work experiences). She’s had many fun jobs including being a waitress, a sales associate for fine jewelry, and even a collections agent!
After earning her BA and MA, she spent the next decade working as an academic and personal advisor. She worked with first-generation college students, NCAA athletes, international students, and medical students. Earning an ED.S. in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Counseling, and a certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies opened doors to another decade of serving people in ways she had never imagined.
Currently, Lisa loves working as a college professor - using her knowledge in Interdisciplinary Studies to help students grasp the fundamentals of both psychology and the visual arts. As a certified Life Coach, she works with a handful of select clients - helping them achieve their personal and professional goals.
She is also a certified Zumba instructor and teaches dance classes weekly. When her schedule allows, she gives presentations at educational and professional conferences across the US.
Friends have told her, “You would go further in life if you would focus on one thing.”
In her mid-50s, with a bit of personal insight, Lisa says, “I don’t know everything, but this I know for sure: No person is just one thing. We all have a rainbow of gifts and life experiences to share with those around us – to make the world a better place. I cannot ignore all of my colors. If I did, I would get depressed and die, and I’m not ready for that just yet.”
With this first book, she can add "Award-Winning Author" to her list of experiences.
This book is a 2020 Gold Award Winner. Awarded by the Human Relations Indie Book Awards in the category of Aging Human Relations.
In her humorous style, she says she must suffer from Professional Attention Deficit Disorder (a term she uses to explain her wide array of work experiences). She’s had many fun jobs including being a waitress, a sales associate for fine jewelry, and even a collections agent!
After earning her BA and MA, she spent the next decade working as an academic and personal advisor. She worked with first-generation college students, NCAA athletes, international students, and medical students. Earning an ED.S. in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Counseling, and a certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies opened doors to another decade of serving people in ways she had never imagined.
Currently, Lisa loves working as a college professor - using her knowledge in Interdisciplinary Studies to help students grasp the fundamentals of both psychology and the visual arts. As a certified Life Coach, she works with a handful of select clients - helping them achieve their personal and professional goals.
She is also a certified Zumba instructor and teaches dance classes weekly. When her schedule allows, she gives presentations at educational and professional conferences across the US.
Friends have told her, “You would go further in life if you would focus on one thing.”
In her mid-50s, with a bit of personal insight, Lisa says, “I don’t know everything, but this I know for sure: No person is just one thing. We all have a rainbow of gifts and life experiences to share with those around us – to make the world a better place. I cannot ignore all of my colors. If I did, I would get depressed and die, and I’m not ready for that just yet.”
With this first book, she can add "Award-Winning Author" to her list of experiences.
This book is a 2020 Gold Award Winner. Awarded by the Human Relations Indie Book Awards in the category of Aging Human Relations.
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