Caresharing - by Marty Richards (Paperback)

About the Book

Shows how to move from independent to interdependent caregiving, so that the "cared for" and the "carer" share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom.

Book Synopsis

Shows how to move from independent to interdependent caregiving, so that the "cared for" and the "carer" share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom.

Review Quotes

"Opens up a world of possibilities of ways to 'share' the caring experience and provides a detailed path to support people on their own journey."
-Rev. Gwen Brandfass, chair, Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging (a constituent group of the American Society on Aging)

"Offers precious wisdom and comfort.... Points the way for caregiver and care receiver to learn, grow, heal and thrive amidst soul-searing challenges."
-Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, director, Hiddur: The Center for Aging and Judaism, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College; author, Jewish Visions for Aging: A Professional Guide for Fostering Wholeness

"The perfect handbook for anyone called to give or receive care. Brims with wise counsel, inspiring stories and practical resources. Offers a fresh and hopeful vision of mutual relationships to help us realize this graced togetherness."
-Kathleen Fischer, PhD, author, Winter Grace: Spirituality and Aging

"A creative and vital new approach to caring. Provides an honest, down-to-earth approach to the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the caregiver and the care receiver. A great blessing and benefit to all persons involved in caring relationships."
-Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., director, Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries, The United Methodist Church

"Nothing less than masterful. Richards' concrete and profound perspective on hope and how hope affects caresharing is a wonderful addition to existing literature on caregiving and care receiving. Needs to be read by every caregiver and care receiver as well as their families and friends."
-Rev. Donald Koepke, director emeritus, California Lutheran Homes Center for Spirituality and Aging

"Gently but thoroughly confronts the myth of independence. We are in this life together. A must read for all pastors and parish life directors."
-Rev. James P. Oberle, S.S., PhD, director, Holy Spirit Center, Anchorage, Alaska

"An inspiration to many of us in the field of Alzheimer's care. Touches the spirit in all of us, teaches and inspires. Highly recommended."
-David Troxel, coauthor, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care