Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Accept Your Feelings 1
Chapter 2 Anger or Resentment 7
Chapter 3 Anxiety and Worry 15
Chapter 4 Commitment, Intention, and Responsibility 22
Chapter 5 Community 28
Chapter 6 Devotion and Dedication 35
Chapter 7 Encourage Your Loved One's Independence 43
Chapter 8 Flexibility and Creativity 50
Chapter 9 Forgiveness 56
Chapter 10 Gratitude 64
Chapter 11 Grief 71
Chapter 12 Guilt 78
Chapter 13 Helplessness 87
Chapter 14 Humility 95
Chapter 15 Humor 103
Chapter 16 Joy and Happiness 109
Chapter 17 Know Your Limits 116
Chapter 18 Listening, Sharing, and Paying Attention 125
Chapter 19 Love, Cherish, and Honor with Compassion 133
Chapter 20 Mindfulness 141
Chapter 21 Optimism and Hope 149
Chapter 22 Respect 155
Chapter 23 Rewards of Caregiving 161
Chapter 24 Sacrifice 167
Chapter 25 Seek Out Other Caregivers 173
Chapter 26 Stress Management 179
Chapter 27 Trust Your Instincts 188
Chapter 28 Moral Compass 194
Resources 203
References for Quotations 213
Index 215
About the Authors 221
