Publisher's Synopsis
"This heartfelt book is a great presentation of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of caregiving." "As a medical professional, I see the growing need for caregiving on a daily basis. It is a tough, often thankless, job and I am filled with admiration for those who provide it. The Gunn story is one of millions playing out in our country every day. "Matters of the Heart" is a compelling reading for any current or future caregiver. There is much to learn and Susan has much to share." "The story-telling format satisfies the need for concrete care information and validation of the emotional aspect of caregiving." From the book... "If matter is everything that takes up space, then caregiving is truly matter. The emotions that are consumed when caregiving, the energy expended, the communication required, the extensive planning - the amount of stuff in caregiving is overwhelming. The time it devours. The space it occupies is your heart. Every single aspect of your heart. A Journey in Caring for Aging Loved Ones . . . Over sixteen years, for three elderly ones, there were 3 rehabs, 3 nursing homes, 18 emergency room visits, 6 intensive care visits, 15 hospital stays, and a minimum of 1328 healthcare office visits, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, audiologists, dentists, oral surgeons, allergist, neurologists, urologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, orthopedists, gastroenterologist, otolaryngologist, internists, dermatologist, podiatrist, nephrologist, gynecologists and primary care physicians. The only doctor not seen in those sixteen years was a pediatrician!" A true story teller, Susan shares her 16 year caregiving journey for her three elderly loved ones - Mom, Dad and step-grandmom - all the while working on building her successful speaking and consulting business. Recommended for any child of an aging parent, or the aging parents themselves, Susan will make you laugh and cry with relatable stories. The content is complete with lists that are amazing, well thought through and will be immensely helpful in your own caregiving journey. The book also includes over 100 questions For Further Personal Consideration, Suggested Reading List, Additional Caregiving Online Resources, access to an online Family Tool Box that includes necessary documents helpful in caregiving, and more. For more information, go to www.mattersoftheheartcaregiving.com
