A Journal for Caregivers.
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The Caregiver Journal
This beautifully designed journal is useful for documenting quick notes throughout the day so you will have accurate information to share with family members, doctors and other caregivers.
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The PSW Journal
This helpful daily log includes space for documenting important notes to your PSW, a "quick facts" page and an area for the PSW to provide essential feedback regarding your loved one.
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The Colouring Book
Being a caregiver to someone living with dementia can be extremely challenging. Studies show that colouring, for just 15 to 20 minutes a day, can increase mindfulness and improve mood.
The Caregiver Journal.
One of the most important tools you will need as a caregiver to someone living with dementia is a good journal. With so many details to keep track of ... it can feel overwhelming.
This journal is useful for documenting quick notes throughout the day so you will have accurate information to share with family members, doctors and other caregivers. You can also track doctor appointments, power of attorney details, transportation needs, day program activities, banking information, notes about touring long term care homes, medication changes and the overall health of the person you are caring for. You will also find inspirational quotes and caregiver tips to help remind you that you are not alone on this journey.
Quotes To Help Caregivers
The journal includes many carefully selected quotes that will help motivate and inspire caregivers on this difficult journey.
Journal Pages
Over 65 lined pages to give caregivers a space to document important information regarding their loved one living with dementia.
Helpful Caregiver Tips
The journal includes some caregiver tips that has helped the author while caring for her mother who suffers from dementia.
The PSW Journal.
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to those who require additional assistance with daily living, including those living with dementia.
As a caregiver, one of the most important tools you can use to communicate with your PSW is a good journal.
This beautiful daily log includes space for documenting important notes to your PSW, a "quick facts" page and an area for the PSW to provide essential feedback regarding your loved one.
The "About" Page
The “About” page is intended to help the PSW get to know your loved one a little better and give them a streamlined synopsis of the person they are caring for.
"Quick Facts" Page
This is a sample of the “Quick Facts” page which would be filled in by the PSW. This page provides a snapshot overview of what happened on their visit with your loved one. Enough pages for 60+ PSW visits.
PSW & Caregiver Communication
A place to leave notes; both for your PSW and by your PSW (incase there is additional information that you may need to know from their visit.) Enough pages for 60+ PSW visits.
The Caregiver Colouring Book.
Being a caregiver to someone living with dementia can be extremely challenging. Many days are filled with stress, anxiety, lack of sleep and limited energy. One major mistake caregivers typically make is not setting aside enough time for their own mental health and well-being. Studies show that colouring, for just 15 to 20 minutes a day, can increase mindfulness and improve mood. It also encourages patience, relaxation and helps with concentration.
When developing this colouring book, it was important to acknowledge and understand that everyone has different concentration levels, motor skills and visual acuity. The 70 designs are unique and vary in complexity. The great thing about The Caregiver Colouring Book is you can share the pages with the person you are caring for and it’s an activity that can be completed together.
Beginner Example
The 70 mandala designs are unique and vary in complexity. You can choose to keep the pages in the book or gently tear them out to make it easier to colour with your loved one.
Novice Example
When developing this book, it was important to acknowledge and understand that everyone has different concentration levels, motor skills and visual acuity.
Expert Example
Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be extremely challenging. Colouring for just 20 minutes a day encourages relaxation and helps to improve mood.
About The Author
Media Personality, Professor and Caregiver
Sam Cook is a media personality with achievements that include; interning for “The Late Show with David Letterman” in New York City, co-hosting a popular ‘90s television show called "UHOH!" which aired on YTV (Canada) and Discovery Kids (USA), and hosting her own popular radio show on several major market radio stations in Toronto, Canada. She is also the Program Coordinator of the Radio & Creative Content program at Mohawk College.
The Small Print:
Please note all prices are in Canadian dollars.
A portion of the proceeds of each journal sale will go to help those living in Long Term Care.
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