ACT with Love


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Popular myths about love set us up for a struggle with real life. The inconvenient truth is there's no such thing as a perfect partner, all couples fight, and feelings of love come and go like the weather. But that doesn't mean you can't have a joyful and romantic relationship. Through a simple program based on the revolutionary new mindfulness-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you can learn to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively and engage fully in the process of living and loving together.




Autonomy and Long-term Care


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The realities and misconceptions of long-term care and the challenges it presents for the ethics of autonomy are analyzed in this perceptive work. While defending the concept of autonomy, the author argues that the standard view of autonomy as non-interference and independence has only a limited applicability for long-term care. He explains that autonomy should be understood as a comprehensiveness that defines the overall course of a person's life rather than as a way of responding to an isolated situation. Agich distinguishes actual and ideal autonomy and argues that actual autonomy is better revealed in the everyday experiences of long-term care than in dramatic, conflict-ridden paradigm situations such as decisions to institutionalize, to initiate aggressive treatments, or to withhold or to withdraw life-sustaining treatments. Through a phenomenological analysis of long-term care, he develops an ethical framework for it by showing how autonomy is actually manifest in certain structural features of the social world of long-term care. Throughout this timely work, the rich sociological and anthropological literature on aging and long-term care is referenced and the practical ethical questions of promoting and enhancing the exercise of autonomy are addressed.




Summary of Russ Harris & Steven C. Hayes's The Happiness Trap


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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The happiness trap is a psychological trap that prevents us from finding happiness. It is based on the inaccurate belief that we can find happiness by trying to find it. But the more we try to find happiness, the more we suffer. #2 The western world has a higher standard of living than ever before, but human misery is still growing. The numbers of psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family counsellors, social workers, and life coaches are increasing with every year. #3 The modern human mind, with its amazing ability to analyze, plan, create, and communicate, has largely evolved over the last hundred thousand years. But our minds did not evolve to make us feel good. They evolved to help us survive in a dangerous world. #4 Our minds are shaped so that we are almost inevitably destined to suffer psychologically. We compare ourselves to others, evaluate ourselves, and be dissatisfied with what we have. We imagine all sorts of frightening scenarios, most of which will never happen.




(Re)designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults


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This book broadens the visioning on new care environments that are designed to be inclusive, progressive, and convergent with the needs of an aging population. The contents cover a range of long-term care (LTC) settings in a single collection to address the needs of a wide audience. Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, rethinking the spatial design of care facilities in order to prepare for future respiratory and contagious pathogens is one of the prime concerns across the globe, along with social connectedness and autonomy in care settings. This book contributes to the next generation of knowledge and understanding of the growing field of the design of technology, programs, and environments for LTC that are more effective in infection prevention and control as well as social connectedness. To address these issues, the chapters are organized in four sections: Part I: Home- and community-based care; Part II: Facility-based care; Part III: Memory care and end-of-life care; and Part IV: Evidence-based applied projects and next steps. (Re)designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: The Future of Long-Term Care Settings is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and students associated with LTC home and healthcare settings. With diverse topics in theory, substantive issues, and methods, the contributions from notable researchers and scholars cover a range of innovative programming, environments, and technologies which can impact the changing needs and support for older adults and their families across the continuum of care.




The Law of Later-life Health Care and Decision Making


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Directives - which include living wills and health care powers of attorney (or proxies) are unique in a heretofore unknown way. They draw heavily on the knowledge and skills of practitioners from all three of the noble professions: law, medicine, and spirit. That's precisely why Advance Health Care Directives: A Handbook for Professionals is such an exceedingly important work. Authored by a lawyer and a physician, this far ranging volume deals with the difficult and sensitive issues faced by professionals - lawyers, doctors, nurses, clerics, spiritual advisors, chaplains, social workers, palliative caregivers, and all allied walks - in helping clients and patients plan, write, execute, and implement these utterly essential "personal contingency plans" for health care decision-making. Book jacket.




Release Your Worries


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This is a comprehensive yet accessible and even enjoyable book on dealing with stress and anxiety. It examines the nature of stress and anxiety before going on to cover a range of strategies and approaches for dealing with them -- the authors recognize that every individual is different and will choose different options. Case studies are included, the issue of medication is addressed and the importance of a healthy lifestyle is highlighted. The authors have drawn on their clinical, research and teaching work in the field, with the result that Release Your Worries makes use of the most up-to-date psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.




Long-Term Care in an Aging Society


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This comprehensive graduate textbook focuses on the full spectrum of long-term care settings ranging from family and community based care through supportive housing options to a variety of institutional long-term care alternatives. Integrating theory and practice, the book features the perspectives of diverse fields regarding current long-term care options and new directions for the future. Prominent scholars from history, environmental design, family caregiving, gerontology, social service delivery, clinical care, health service delivery, public policy, finance, law, and ethics explore such themes as: Relationships among independence, dependence, and interdependence Ethical considerations in the provision of long-term care Decision-making in long-term care Fluidity and transitions in long-term care The lived experience of long-term care A micro-macro perspective ranging from the individual to societal institutions The book examines future directions for long-term care, considering such factors as the interface of technology and long-term care, cultural diversity, and relationships between voluntary and paid services. Each chapter includes case examples, study questions, and exercises, additional resources, and website links. The appendices provide a glossary and a list of acronyms. Instructorís resources are also available. Key Features: Focuses on the full array of long-term care options Integrates theory and practice Incorporates the perspectives of diverse fields including history, environmental design, family caregiving, social services and public policy Includes numerous case examples, study questions, exercises, and additional resources Considers new approaches to long-term care incorporating technology and considering cultural diversity and the relationship between voluntary and paid services




Effective Management of Long Term Care Facilities


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Effective Management of Long-Term Care Facilities explores the complex operations of the long-term care facility and offers critical skills to current and future nursing home administrators for delivering quality, cost-effective services. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and reorganized to offer a more cohesive presentation of the material, as well as new, in-depth information on licensing and important skills for becoming a nursing home administrator.Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.




Wealth Secrets of the Affluent


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Wealth Secrets of the Affluent reveals the ten "keys" to financial success that affluent families have used for decades. This is a must read for anyone who earns over $150,000 per year or any family that is worth over $2,000,000, as well as any advisor who makes a living assisting wealthy clients or would like to attract wealthy clients with more appropriate--and more effective--advice. There are specific strategies used to achieve unparalleled wealth, and this book puts them in perspective.




Mastering the Wealth Mindset: The Art of Getting Rich


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Introducing "Mastering the Wealth Mindset: The Art of Getting Rich" Unlock the Secrets to Financial Prosperity and Abundance Are you ready to transform your relationship with money and unlock the path to financial freedom? Do you dream of achieving lasting wealth and abundance in your life? Look no further – "Mastering the Wealth Mindset: The Art of Getting Rich" is your guide to unleashing the power of your mind to attain the financial success you've always desired. In this groundbreaking book, you will: Understand the Wealth Mindset: Discover what sets the wealthy apart from the rest and learn how to cultivate the mindset that attracts abundance and prosperity into your life. Overcome Limiting Beliefs: Break free from the barriers that have held you back from achieving your financial goals. Identify and conquer limiting beliefs about money and wealth that have been sabotaging your success. Build Wealth Habits: Learn the proven habits and strategies that successful individuals use to build and grow their wealth. Implement these habits into your daily life and watch your financial prospects soar. Take Action for Wealth: Get practical, actionable advice on increasing your income, saving effectively, and making smart investments. Discover how to leverage your assets to create passive income streams. Maintain a Wealth Mindset: Explore the importance of persistence, resilience, and motivation in your wealth-building journey. Learn how to navigate setbacks and obstacles with grace and determination. Create Your Personal Action Plan: Put it all together by integrating the principles and practices of the wealth mindset into your daily life. Develop a customized action plan for building lasting wealth and achieving your financial dreams. Explore Deep Insights: Delve into thought-provoking questions like why wealth lingers in the hands of a few while many remain in poverty. Uncover the reasons behind your current financial situation and how to change it. Artifacts of Getting Rich: Gain valuable insights into the artifacts and strategies that lead to riches, allowing you to harness their power for your financial benefit. Achieve Financial Freedom: Discover how you can overcome obstacles and achieve the wealth you desire today, leaving financial worries behind. "Mastering the Wealth Mindset: The Art of Getting Rich" is not just another book about money; it's a transformative journey that will empower you to reshape your financial future. Whether you're just starting on your path to financial success or looking to enhance your existing wealth-building strategies, this book is your ultimate guide. Are you ready to take control of your financial destiny? Embrace the wealth mindset and step into a world of abundance and prosperity. Start your journey to financial freedom today with "Mastering the Wealth Mindset: The Art of Getting Rich." Grab your copy now and embark on the path to a richer, more fulfilling life!