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The Power of Self C.A.R.E. while Navigating the Caregiving Journey

 

About Me

Tonjua D

Author & Recording Artist

Tonjua Wilson is a graduate of HBCU West Virginia State College. Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated Sorority. A wife and mother of three. A first time author and caregiver since 2019.

Her goal while walking this caregiving journey is to assist others who are placed in the role of a caregiver by providing the information of  needed resources to assist those in the early caregiving stages. Participant of various research studies as it pertains to Alzheimer's/Dementia.

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Caring for those who once cared for you

My Book

The Diagnosis

Getting/understanding the medical diagnosis of your Loved One's aging changes

The Progression

Learning to watch out for the early signs and to begin to set thing into motion

The Next Phase

Working within the moment and learning and seeking out resources to assist with your caregiving

Care for You

Putting things in place to take breaks - learning how to ask for help to avoid burnout

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Planning for the UnPlanned

Start the conversation with your family members on how to handle future needs for your aging family member(s); legal paperwork to begin putting in place

The C.A.R.E Plan

Remembering to take care of yourself when you are caring for others

Rest, Relax, Restore

Using these three words of a reminder to do regularly and defining what each word means to you. Finally learning to just Exhale from time to time

 
 

Providing support for those in need

What my book is about

This book helps anyone with aging parents. Although those who read it may not be in a similar situation at the present time, the book aids in preplanning and understanding how to deal with things before they actually happen. My book is a preparation guide to caring for those with Dimentia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Help for those in need

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The journey of caregiving can be so overwhelming--especially in the beginning stages. So when it comes to knowing where to find the resources you need to help you navigate in this new world you never know where to start. So as I began doing my own research for resources and assistance. I thought how can I assist the next person who may be going through the same frustration? I wrote a book to share the resources I found and this became my purpose for my book. Helping guide those and to provide the answers to the many questions they will encounter in their journey of caregiving for their Loved Ones (L O).

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The Binti Circle

Represents a collective of Black daughterhood and sisterhood and intends to create a community of holistically well Black daughter caregivers, mind, body and spirit.

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AARP Discussion Group

A place to connect, share practical tips, offer support, and discuss your family caregiving experiences.

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Impactful Caregiving

Provides professional advise and resources from a medical standpoint on the care of the aging population as caregivers.

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Testimonials

After reading your book, had that family discussion with my sibling and I made the decision to move in with my aging parents
Reading your book has given me better insight on things to start looking for as my parent is in that aging stage of changes

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