Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability
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Marty Richards, MSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker, is an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work. She is a popular speaker on the topics of chronic illness, Alzheimer's disease, elder care and spirituality and aging. She is the author of Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability (SkyLight Paths) and Eldercare: The Best Resources to Help You Help Your Aging Relatives and Caregiving: Church and Family Together.
Marty Richards, MSW, LCSW, is available to speak on the following topics:
- Caresharing: Congregation, Older Adults and Families Together
- Keeping Hope and Heart Alive in Caregiving and Receiving
- Balancing Relationships in Families: A Caresharing Approach
- Enhancing Spirituality for Those with Dementia and Their Carers
- Dealing with Loss and Grief in Caregiving and Care Receiving
- Building on What the "Frail" Teach the "Well" in Coping with Chronic Illness
"Opens up a world of possibilities of ways to 'share' the caring experience and provides a detailed path to support people on their own journey."
-Rev. Gwen Brandfass, chair, Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging (a constituent group of the American Society on Aging)
"Offers precious wisdom and comfort.... Points the way for caregiver and care receiver to learn, grow, heal and thrive amidst soul-searing challenges."
-Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, director, Hiddur: The Center for Aging and Judaism, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College; author, Jewish Visions for Aging: A Professional Guide for Fostering Wholeness
"The perfect handbook for anyone called to give or receive care. Brims with wise counsel, inspiring stories and practical resources. Offers a fresh and hopeful vision of mutual relationships to help us realize this graced togetherness."
-Kathleen Fischer, PhD, author, Winter Grace: Spirituality and Aging
"A creative and vital new approach to caring. Provides an honest, down-to-earth approach to the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the caregiver and the care receiver. A great blessing and benefit to all persons involved in caring relationships."
-Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., director, Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries, The United Methodist Church
"Nothing less than masterful. Richards' concrete and profound perspective on hope and how hope affects caresharing is a wonderful addition to existing literature on caregiving and care receiving. Needs to be read by every caregiver and care receiver as well as their families and friends."
-Rev. Donald Koepke, director emeritus, California Lutheran Homes Center for Spirituality and Aging
"Gently but thoroughly confronts the myth of independence. We are in this life together. A must read for all pastors and parish life directors."
-Rev. James P. Oberle, S.S., PhD, director, Holy Spirit Center, Anchorage, Alaska
"An inspiration to many of us in the field of Alzheimer's care. Touches the spirit in all of us, teaches and inspires. Highly recommended."
-David Troxel, coauthor, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care
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