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Shana SAYS:
CONNECTION IS KEY!
Hi! I'm Shana Sloan and I became a caregiver years before I was ever actually paid to be one. It's just something I've always enjoyed...spending time with and caring for seniors. Like so many of you, I was once new to the professional world of caregiving, where successfully navigating client emotions is just as important as any required physical task. But they don't talk much about that during training: how to emotionally connect with seniors who demonstrate cognitive decline, but have no formal diagnosis of dementia. There's a lot out there about dementia. And that's great! But dementia has its own special set of caregiver tools, and not every client or loved one who shows cognitive decline has this diagnosis. That's where I come in.
A positive bonding experience is what drives me as a Caring Giver. I conceived this concept in order to offer new caregivers (together with seasoned ones looking for a brush-up) practical tools, real-life examples and gentle encouragement in creating true emotional connections with their own clients and loved ones!
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FOR NEW CAREGIVERS WHO WANT MORE
THE CARING GIVER: BEYOND THE CHECKBOX
This down-to-earth digital guide shows the recommended steps for building a strong, emotional bond with your non-dementia client or loved one. Become the caregiver who does more than just check the required task boxes! Written and compiled from actual lived experiences, I include unique conversation samples and real-life scenarios. Photo examples offer added clarity and support. Audio version also available!
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The Caring Giver: Beyond the Checkbox offers you the verbal tools and physical cues needed to build a strong, emotional bond with your (non-dementia) loved one or client.