Heeding the Caregiver Call by Jr Milton

Heeding the Caregiver Call by Jr Milton

In the fall of 2015, Barbara Sr. called her only child to ask for her help. Unbeknownst to her family, Barbara Sr. was already in the grips of Alzheimer's. This book tells the story of Barbara Jr.'s journey as her mother's caregiver and shares insights into the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual impacts of caregiving while fighting her own cancer. It also provides practical information to others who assume caregiving roles for their loved ones. Follow this mother and daughter's journey through resentments and regrets, forgiveness and faith, laughter and love. Barbara Jr. promised her mother on her deathbed that she would tell her story. Here it is.

Dr. Barbara Ella Milton Jr. is a disabled, retired clinical social worker who, for forty years, worked on the behalf of children, communities, and for progressive causes. She is living with bladder cancer and other chronic illnesses. She writes about her life, her social work career, and her research on African American resilience. Her goal is to use her energy for personal healing, advocacy and to put love and hope into the world. She was born in Camden, New Jersey, as the only child of Barbara Ella Milton Sr., who died from Alzheimer's in January 2019. Barbara lives in North Jersey with her wife, Kay. They enjoy a life rich with family and friends. Please follow Dr. Barbara Jr.'s life and work at www.DrBarbaraEMiltonJrLCSW.com.

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ISBN 13	9781664143654
ISBN 10	1664143653
Title	Heeding the Caregiver Call
Author	Jr Milton
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Xlibris Us
Year published	2020-11-23
Number of pages	380
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