THE BOOK
MATTERS of the HEART
A Journey In Caring For Aging Loved Ones
“This heartfelt book is a great presentation of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of caregiving.”
“As a medical professional, I see the growing need for caregiving on a daily basis. It is a tough, often thankless, job and I am filled with admiration for those who provide it. The Gunn story is one of millions playing out in our country every day. “Matters of the Heart” is a compelling reading for any current or future caregiver. There is much to learn and Susan has much to share.”
“This story-telling format allows for a read that satisfies both the need for concrete care information and the need to feel the emotional tug of both the positive and the negative aspects of caregiving.”
“Caregiving is not just the stuff that can be seen and documented but the inner turmoil, the second-guessing, the sacrifice, the grief, the joy and the plain old heads-down perseverance required. The willingness of Susan to share out loud her deeply personal journey, results in every reader benefiting from the message.”
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CHAPTER ONE Matters Of The Heart
CHAPTER TWO Sacrifice: The Call & The Purpose
CHAPTER THREE Forgiveness: For Past Imperfections
CHAPTER FOUR Inadequacy: Role Changing
CHAPTER FIVE Honesty: Ongoing Communications
CHAPTER SIX Heartache: Empathy & Martyrdom
CHAPTER SEVEN Frustration: Patience Is A Virtue
CHAPTER EIGHT Guilt & Resentment: Pendulum Swings
CHAPTER NINE Humor: Intentional Joy
CHAPTER TEN Faith: A Concrete Belief System
CHAPTER ELEVEN Protection: Love Running Deep
CHAPTER TWELVE Turmoil: Family Strife
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Grief: Letting Go When Its Time
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Resolve: Life Move On
The back of the book contains Questions For Further Consideration, Suggested Reading List, Additional Caregiving Online Resources, a Family Tool Box that includes necessary documents helpful in caregiving, and the results of a digital survey sent to over 3500 individuals in 2012.