Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 7/14/2003 1:37:03 PM
Kathy, having been in a similar situation myself, I know that many caregivers hunger for the information that you share in your book. After reading your introduction and excerpt, I can tell that is a story that will touch the heart, as well as provide the reader with valuable information. Great job! I will definately be reading it!
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 4/1/2003 3:32:24 PM
enjoyed the excerpt
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 12/28/2002 7:35:31 AM
Bearing through the storm of unexpected ailment and deterioration in a loved one is never a sought-out experience. Kathy Boswell guides and prepares the reader for such a journey through clarity and honesty. Tackling the throes of hushed medical propoganda, retirement home adjustments, and neurological damage, she leads and enlightens through persistence born by love. We would be wise to share in her journey for our onw family experiences which are certain to arise.
Stephanie S. Sawyer, author: "Facing Me"
www.facingme.com
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 12/28/2002 7:28:04 AM
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/14/2002 1:45:45 PM
Having been through something similar when my first husband died, I could feel the emotions through this so well. Wonderful job presenting a very life issue and its impact on the family.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 8/7/2002 9:49:28 AM
A dynamic look into a very serious subject. Being a Grief Management Specialist,
I believe this book delivers key information necessary for everyone.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 7/25/2002 4:45:32 AM
What a fascinating first chapter!
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 5/26/2002 7:40:29 AM
by L.A. Johnson for Midwest Book Review:
This is a stunning book. It should be required reading for every medical professional. Doctors, nurses, and therapists should have to read it twice, once in their first year of study and again before they graduate. I'm serious.
And that is not to say that only medical professionals will benefit from reading this well-written book. Kathleen Bosworth tells her touching story from the lay person's point of view. From that first heart gripping moment when she gets the bad news about her mother's stroke by phone, to the last page, this author's personality shines through. Her outrage, quiet humor, and sense of decency make this book stand out in ways it never might have if a lesser writer had created it.
Ms. Bosworth's mother had a stroke. That much can be gleaned from the title. From there the author takes each reader through a maze of doctors, nurses and therapists who are less than helpful. Some are downright rude, or maybe ignorant. Her search for answers, and for professionals who have hearts as well as brains, is detailed honestly. With the support of a loving, close knit family, she struggles to find a constructive way of managing her mother's care. Kathleen Bosworth educates herself about treatment plans, possible outcomes, patients rights, living wills, and insurance coverage. With courage and determination, she and her brother fight the system to get their mother the loving care she needs and deserves.
I recommend this book to everyone and repeat again: This is a stunning story.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 5/19/2002 7:56:03 AM
I'm sorry about your mother's stroke. I hope this doesn't sound morbid, but your book sounds interesting.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 5/15/2002 12:44:11 PM
Working as a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association I can relate to your book and the issues involved with elder health care. Thank you for sharing your story with others. I think it is so important that we let other caregivers know they are not alone and that there is help out there.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 4/21/2002 6:38:44 AM
Think I had a very slight one of these this past week. It scares family members into cruelty making it easier for all to transit the letting go of one another in this plane of life. There is no loss...only gain in life. But, none are so blind as those who will not to see. I would buy over and over as one all families should read.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 1/17/2002 10:43:43 AM
Only one who has been there could write a book in this depth and detail. The emotional pain is evident--as is the triumph. It's a great reference book to read in advance--and during--a crisis.
Freda Ward, author of
Serving Gravy with a Slotted Spoon
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 12/8/2001 9:18:53 AM
A wonderfully written book dealing with a tough reality we sometimes have to force ourselves to deal with in life. Triumpth over tragedy. A splendid job putting it all together on a tough situation.
Victoria Taylor Murray
'Thief Of Hearts'
'Forbidden'
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 12/6/2001 8:28:00 AM
Kathy Bosworth has a clear and vivid style of writing that moves the reader through a series of nightmarish events. Making decisions about a loved one, Kathy's mother, are not easy as the outcome of these procedures do not go as expected. This is a must read for anyone with aging parents.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 12/4/2001 1:51:57 PM
"YOUR MOTHER SUFFERED A SLIGHT STROKE" takes you on a deep journey of emotions so overwhelmingly true, that you’d wish somebody had told you about the book sooner... Having a grandfather whom ultimately succumbed to pressure of his stroke, I found this book hit close to home and was very dear to my heart... I've never read such a detailed book on this issue and to read it from such a personal view and easy read format, made it all the more compelling and therapeutic for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will refer it to lots of my friends. A true classic!
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/30/2001 11:29:37 AM
A well planned and excuted tale of personal tragedy and triumph. Of course, it is a an important read for anyone facing a similar situation, but also, the human emotion will connect with anyone who reads it.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/23/2001 2:08:48 AM
Absolutely a must read book. We should be more prepared for the golden years but yet most of us say, we will do that tomorrow.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/17/2001 9:17:31 AM
I agree with your reviewers! A much needed book. Personal experience with my mom was close to yours. Very helpful information.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/9/2001 9:15:30 PM
I can't help but think that this book is going to help so many people. When something like this happens the last thing any of the family needs is a bunch of medical jargon. Instead, they need to know someone understands and has been here before us. Kathy Bosworth is the voice of that someone! Thank you, Kathy!
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 11/7/2001 1:41:06 PM
Excellent idea and a book that is very much needed. I work in the medical field and will recommend it, Kathy. I think you're going to find this book to be very well received.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 10/30/2001 9:46:33 PM
Most certainly a book that needed to be written. Your courage is to be commended Kathy. I'm sure that this work of non-fiction will help many people.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 10/27/2001 9:09:43 AM
please allow me to make a suggestion - if the rest of your book is as potent and honest as this first chapter, consult your local hospital about potential for distribution to patients and families who have had the misfortune of a stroke affect their lives. difficult topics are, not surprisingly, difficult to discuss and the information pertaining to them is often limited and contrived. a candid portrayal such as what you've presented here is priceless. my feelings are with you for the shock and sadness you've no doubt fought to work through.
- mark dirschel
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 10/27/2001 8:48:51 AM
please allow me to make a suggestion - if the rest of your book is as potent and honest as this first chapter, consult your local hospital about potential for distribution to patients and families who have had the misfortune of a stroke affect their lives. difficult topics are, not surprisingly, difficult to discuss and the information pertaining to them is often limited and contrived. a candid portrayal such as what you've presented here is priceless.
- mark dirschel
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 10/27/2001 12:07:27 AM
The first chapter of Kathy's book is powerfully written. I identify with the experience she is sharing. Cathy does not stop at telling the story. She involves the reader in experiencing it.
Your Mother Has Suffered a Slight Stroke (Book) - 10/23/2001 7:41:04 AM
Sounds like an outstanding informative book.
I also started with a bunch of notes from a trying learning experience and ended up with a book.
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Santiago V. Stella
Author of,
A WARRIOR ON HIS PATH
Merci Retriever for strokes (Article) - 8/17/2007 7:58:18 AM
Kathy
I think some of the questions you asked are the ones
we tried to answer in our book 911Stroke!
If the book is not yet up on the server , visit our web
site : 911Stroke.org
You can contact us through that site if authorsden is not
yet up and running.
My best
Robert Rymer MD
Caregiver Stress (Article) - 9/7/2005 2:50:58 AM
A comprehensive, enlightening article.
Merci Retriever for strokes (Article) - 4/7/2005 9:08:15 AM
Informative write....well done....love n luck....BHUWAN!!!
Merci Retriever for strokes (Article) - 4/2/2005 8:12:26 AM
interesting write, kathy; well done! :)
Where Did Everybody Go? (Article) - 1/2/2005 11:12:10 AM
No. 8 is one of the lessons that comes out of crisis. While in crisis, I learned how important those seeimingly little things can be and I appreciated those friends and relatives who performed those tasks at such an awful time. Best wishes, R
Where Did Everybody Go? (Article) - 12/31/2004 7:50:18 AM
Thank you Kathy for posting this and as a former nurse and caregiver may I say this. Have someone in the family that everyone trusts to act as spokesman. Sometimes the large contingment of relatives do seem to get in the way and unless they are immediate family ie. the children,spouses,siblings the rest being there is fine after the first few days. But overtiring the recovering patient is very stressful. Myself I have had a lot of surgery and doing things like running errands is helpful as well as a visit.
Caregiver Stress (Article) - 10/25/2004 5:05:50 PM
Kathy, as a caregiver in a neuro-rehab facility, I can identify. Have you ever considered writing from another angle? Perhaps the lighter side, with a touch of humor? I wrote a novel about a neuro-rehab and although it is a mystery, I tossed in plenty of humor. It turned out advantageous in two ways. I found it therapeutic, and my manuscript was accepted for publication. :)
Caregiver Stress (Article) - 10/19/2004 2:38:51 PM
Well, I, for one, feel less alone after reading this! I am providing care for my 89 year old mother and my 11 month old grandson. The main trial is that mum is deteriorating at the same time the baby is building up steam (learning to walk, climb stairs, open cabinets.) I can relate!
My salvation is to organize, spend cash on cabinet locks and "baby monitors" for both of them, and to spend my last waking hour just doing what I feel like (usually curling up with a book or soaking in a hot tub.) I need this quiet, still time!
There is no glamour in being a "care giver." But, there is the reward of knowing you are doing all you can for family members.
As to support, I have had a hospice involved since mum's last hospitalization. They work as a team, with a nurse, an aide, a minister, and a social worker. Between them, they spend at least 5 hours a week with mum. That's time when I am free to move about the yard, and can be assured that her needs are being assessed and addressed.
By the way, for me, having the baby here is a blessing. With all the negatives of watching someone in decline, he is like a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine.
I'm not suggesting that a baby added to the duties is for everyone, but perhaps taking in a homeless kitten/pup might serve the same purpose. (call it "cuddle therapy for caregivers!")
Thank you for addressing this issue, and for all the links!
Message to Baby-Boomers (Article) - 2/6/2004 7:48:32 PM
Kathy, you're right. My brother and I went through this with our mother. She also had a stroke and was in a nursing home and you're right, we should be getting our affairs in order.
But for some reason, I keep thinking that when our time comes, no one will be keeping us alive with life support. There's so many of us, they'll be eager to give us an early death.
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