Road Map
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YOUR SHARE THE CARE JOURNEY GUIDE (or ROAD MAP) This reference road map can help group members easily
locate information they may need on key subjects covered in the Share The Care book. Though the beginning chapters of Share The Care are written to the two people who will organize
the first meeting, everyone should read the book as it provides
valuable (individual and group) advice and ideas to help them through
stressful times or situations they may encounter during their journey
together. All of our Share The Care forms have been incorporated
into this site. They are also still
accessible for download on www.sharethecare.org. Please note, we
have replaced the Medical History Form (in the book) with two new online
forms: the Medical Profile and the Medical Events Log. |
PART
1 (Chapters 1-4)
WHAT’S A CAREGIVER GROUP AND WHO NEEDS
ONE?
…….. p. 3-35
INTRODUCING A WELL-TRAVELLED ROUTE
PART 2 (Chapters 5 – 9)
STARTING THE GROUP AND MAKING IT RUN …………………… p. 39-140
PART 3
(Chapters 10-20)
BEING PART OF A GROUP AND SHARING THE
JOBS ………….
p. 141-252
PART 4 (Chapters 21-28)
KEEPING THE GROUP (AND YOURSELF) GOING ………………. p. 253-264
REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE
PART 5 (Chapters
29-30)
BEYOND THE GROUP: CHANGED LIVES ………………………… p. 301-320
GETTING EVERYONE ON BOARD return>
PART
1 (Chapters 1-4)
WHAT’S A CAREGIVER GROUP AND WHO NEEDS
ONE?
…….. p. 3-35
Taking the First Steps p.
22-30
• Overcoming Care Recipient and Family Resistance to Help p. 22-27
• Approaching People to Be in the Group p.
27-30
How To Use This Book p.
31-35
• The Seven Share The Care Principles p.
33-35
INTRODUCING A WELL-TRAVELLED ROUTE return>
PART
2 (Chapters 5 – 9)
STARTING THE GROUP AND MAKING IT RUN …………………… p. 39-140
Assessing the Care Recipient’s/Family Needs p.
39-42
Choosing a Leader & Coordinator for the First Meeting p. 43-45
Planning the First Meeting and Getting Started
p. 46-63
• Whom to Invite p.
46-49
• When and Where to Hold the Meeting p.
50
• Inviting People to The Meeting p.
50-52
• Identifying group skills p.
52-60
• Preparing The Meeting Overview p.
60- 63
The Scripted Meeting (For the Leader
& Coordinator)
• Part
One of the Meeting – Getting to Know Each other p. 64-72
• Part
Two of the Meeting – Learning the Systems p.
73-100
The Workbook
p. 101-137
• Forms explained p. 101-123
• After the Meeting – A Checklist for the Coordinator p. 118-119
• Other Useful Forms and Practical Ideas p.
124-137
THE GROUP JOURNEY BEGINS return>
PART
3 (Chapters
10-20)
BEING PART OF A GROUP AND SHARING THE
JOBS ………….
p. 141-252
What Group Means – Working Together p.
141-146
The Most Common Caregiver-Group Pitfalls and
How to Avoid Them p.
147-152
The Jobs: An Overview p.
153-159
Going with Your Friend to the Doctor p.
160-163
10 Steps in making a Hospital Stay Painless as Possible p.
164-172
Finding Your Way Through the
Medical Maze p.
173-192
• Important Review
Again – Specialist Captains p.
129-131
• Central Medical File (create a hard copy of records) p. 174-188
• Doing Personal Things for Your Friend p.
188
• Medical Equipment p.
188-192
Caregiving at Home (and Far From Home) p.
193-211
• What the Group Shouldn’t Do, and Special Training p. 193-194
• Hiring Professional Help p.
194-199
• When Caregiving at Home is No Longer Possible p. 199-200
• Caregiving Far From Home p.
200-211
Making the Home Safe and Comfortable p.
212-219
• Get Permission, Enlist the Family p.
213
Beyond Safety and Comfort (Quality of Life
Suggestions) p. 220-228
When Groups Help Out at Home p.
229-237
• Plan for Easy Access p.
229-230
• In the Event of An Emergency p.
230-231
(SEE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES BUTTON ON THIS WEB SITE)
• How Things Work in The Home p.
233
(SEE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BUTTON ON THIS WEB SITE)
Getting Their Affairs in Order p.
238-250
• Vital Statistics,
Legal Documents, Medical Directives p. 238-242
• Health Insurance, Getting Bills Paid, Final Wishes p. 242-250
• Important Review
Again – Specialist Captains p.
129-131
DIFFICULT TURNS IN THE ROAD return>
PART
4 (Chapters 21-28)
KEEPING THE GROUP (AND YOURSELF) GOING ………………. p. 253-264
Being With Someone Who Is Seriously Ill
• Individually p.
253-258
• Healing as a Group p.
254-264
What Ifs, Do’s, And Don’ts p.
265-278
The Second Meeting: Ten Signals That It’s
Time to Have One p.
279-282
The Second Meeting: The Agenda p.
283-285
Confronting Yourself (Emotional Issues) p.
287-291
Changes (You Should and Shouldn’t Make In Your
Life) p.
292-294
The Closing Meeting:
Why You Need to Have One p.
295-296
The Closing Meeting:
The Agenda p.
297-298
REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE return>
PART
5 (Chapters 29-30)
BEYOND THE GROUP: CHANGED LIVES ………….……………… p. 301-320
Personal Meaning (What Individuals Have Gained) p. 301-306
The Healing Journey (Group Stories) p.
307-316
A Book With a Mission (ShareTheCaregiving, Inc.) p.
317-320
Please
note that the contact information for ShareTheCaregiving,
Inc.
listed in the book is out-of date.