Overview

Caregiving is one of life’s most profound responsibilities as well as one of its greatest challenges. Before you can care for anyone else, you must first care for yourself. Today’s caregiving landscape is more complex than ever. You may be juggling work, family, and your own health while supporting someone who depends on you. It’s easy to lose yourself in the process, and that makes it difficult to fully show up for someone who depends on you. There is a way to walk this path with more balance, resilience, and peace. The key is mindfulness. Mindfulness isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. It invites you to slow down, notice how you feel, and respond with compassion rather than judgment. When you approach caregiving mindfully, you create space to breathe, to pause before reacting, and to make choices that honor both you and your loved one. In this supportive guide, Nancy Kriseman offers practical tools to help you: Navigate family resistance and caregiving conflicts Build emotional and spiritual resilience to avoid burnout Use mindfulness to stay grounded in the moment Create sustainable self-care routines that reduce stress Strengthen communication and connection with loved ones Evaluate eldercare services and make confident decisions You are not alone. Thousands of caregivers have walked this road and discovered that mindfulness can transform the experience. It won’t erase the hard days, but it will help you meet them with grace. Let this be your invitation to care for yourself as fiercely as you care for others, because your well-being matters.

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The Mindful Caregiver is an essential guide for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving. Having worked with Nancy for over 15 years, I have experienced first-hand how her advice and this book offers compassionate, clear-eyed advice on everything from managing stress and family conflict to making tough care decisions and sustaining resilience. This updated edition includes vital new chapters on resistance and resilience, two often overlooked but critical aspects of the caregiving journey. Grounded in mindfulness and filled with practical tools, this book empowers caregivers to care with intention—while also caring for themselves. -- Mitch Reiner * CFP, CIMA Managing Partner, Capital Investment Advisors * Caregivers today are overloaded with tasks and worries, and they can also be overwhelmed by a deluge of information from books, the internet, and social media. This book offers a compassionate, wise, and empathic approach to coping with the many challenges of caregiving. It gently insists that self-care is not selfish and offers practical ways people can learn to be resilient. Caregivers can savor each chapter at their own pace and find themselves in the company of an author who deeply understands the complexity of their lives. -- Susan H. McFadden * Ph.D., author of Dementia-Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them and How We Can Create Them. * Nancy Kriseman’s The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone navigating the emotional and often overwhelming role of caregiving. With deep wisdom and clarity, Nancy offers thoughtful strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and finding meaning in the caregiving experience. The updated second edition includes timely insights on caregiver resistance and resilience, making it an essential companion for today’s caregivers. This book is a gift—reminding us that mindful caregiving is not just about doing, but about being present with purpose and grace. Nancy is a career-long professional colleague, advisor and friend; you’ll be blessed by her insights. -- Judd Harper * President of the Arbor Company * As our own parents are aging, many of us find ourselves navigating the unfamiliar territory of caregiving for elders. Having lived much of our lives responding to others, how can we center ourselves in this new caregiving role? In this quest we are not alone. Nancy Kriseman offers a thoughtful guide on navigating the myriad of emotions, actions and decisions before us with eloquence and wisdom in a must-read guide for care partners. -- Dr. Melissa Black * Geriatric Physician * The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey truly is a standout book. It explains the often-misunderstood role of caring for another, with the toll it can take on the caregiver, strategies, and resources to support you to meet realistic expectations. You will learn about the stress one can feel when caring for another and how it’s different. It helps you understand the pushbacks and resentment that can be felt from the person you are caring for. This can be one of the biggest stress triggers for both the caregiver and the care receiver. Understanding the reasons behind the reactions on both sides can make a huge difference in the approach you choose, along with the promises and goals you make. This book provides wonderful ways to engage with the person you are caring for, allowing you to find and create joy. -- Lori La Bey * founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com and DementiaMap.com * Nancy Kriseman is a pioneer in the field of geriatric care management. She is passionate and insightful, and one of the best counselors, therapists and mediators ever. This book allows the reader a glimpse into her brilliant mind and loving heart. Readers will learn how to become more adept at caregiving caregiver drawing on Nancy’s experiences over a lengthy and impactful career. -- Ira Leff * Elder law attorney * The second edition of The Mindful Caregiver is a treasure. Nancy Kriseman draws on her rich professional experience with elders and caregivers to offer sage counsel on wrenching emotional and relational dilemmas, as well as down-to-earth practical advice and expert guidance on finding resources. The new chapters on resistance and caregiver resilience are uniquely valuable. I would recommend this book to anyone accompanying a loved one through the too often treacherous terrain of caring for those who are facing illness, frailty, and death. -- Rabbi Dayle Friedman * Chaplain, MSW, and spiritual guide *

Author Information

Nancy Kriseman is a licensed clinical social worker, author, trainer and consultant in Atlanta, GA. Nancy retired from Geriatric Consulting Services Inc, where she worked for more than 35 years with families coping with grief, end of life and other elder care issues. Nancy continues to provide training and consultation to organizations. Nancy has written three books, Meaningful Connections: Positive Ways to Be Together When a Loved One Has Dementia, (2017); The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey, (2014) and The Caring Spirit Approach to Eldercare: A Training Guide for Professionals and Families (2005).

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