Fruits of Care

There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers those who are currently caregivers those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers. -Rosalynn Carter Through the use of memoir reflection guidance and insight from a caregiver research study Fruits of Care: A User's Guide to Family Caregiving provides needed support for a growing society that cares for its own by sharpening the individual caregivers' advocacy and coping skills. There is never a perfect time to take on extraordinary or unexpected care of a loved one and family caregiving can create strain and a sense of isolation even in the best of times. In these pages you'll discover: • The emergence of the Family Caregiver in the professional circle of care. • The role of resilience through the experience of care. • Results-oriented guidance in the practice of care.