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Are you dreading the coming of the holidays because you know they will mean nothing but additional stress? For many caregivers, the months of November and December are filled with one activity after another, sapping the energy needed to care for a loved one. The calendar reminds us how deep we are into the holiday season. Our waistlines expand from sugared treats while the stresses of family dynamics emotionally stretch us. How can we deal with the additional stress and somehow find a smidgen of joy in family gatherings? How can we best help our loved ones to survive the holidays? What are some tips that may help us find practical help for the final eight weeks of the year? Holiday Tips for Caregivers aims to share helpful ideas from the viewpoint of one family's experience.

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"RJ Thesman is the author of the popular Reverend G trilogy, published by CrossRiver Media. The Reverend G books were followed by Thesman's blog-to-book ""Sometimes They Forget: Finding Hope in the Alzheimer's Journey."" In ""Holiday Tips for Caregivers,"" Thesman aims to share ideas from the viewpoint of her family's caregiving experience. From the sadness of her father's trauma-induced dementia to the shadowed years of her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, they have lived through it and learned ways to survive. As a certified writing coach, Thesman loves to help other writers birth their words. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Thesman has published 11 books, 700+ articles and her work appears in 14 anthologies. She enjoys teaching workshops, speaking at various venues, reading, gardening and cooking - especially anything with blueberries. Thesman lives in the heartland of Kansas with her adult son and an elderly cat."

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