The Mindful Caregiver, 2nd edition
- Author Nancy L. Kriseman
- Narrator Jennifer Woodward
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date 18 September 2025
- Run Time 8 hours and 25 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Care of the elderly, Home nursing and caring.
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Bloomsbury presents The Mindful Caregiver, 2nd Edition by Nancy L. Kriseman, read by Jennifer Woodward
The Mindful Caregiver was first published in 2014. Since then, the caregiving landscape has changed dramatically, creating cascading effects and increased challenges for caregivers.
Caregivers are having to care for elders, who are now living into their 80’s and beyond, often with multiple health issues. Many caregivers are baby boomers, which as a generation is getting older and facing their own health problems. Additionally, many are staying in the workforce longer, which requires them to balance or even set aside their own needs to care for their elder family members. On top of that, many baby boomers are caring for ill or frail spouses/partners or even raising their grandchildren.
In the second edition of The Mindful Caregiver, existing chapters will be updated, and two new chapters will be added. One new chapter will focus on resistance, which manifests in many different forms for the care recipient, and for family members. Examples include an elder with dementia that refuses to give up driving, or siblings that disagree about moving a family member from their home. This chapter will provide ideas and examples of how to work with resistance. The second new chapter will focus on resilience and self-care. Caregivers will learn how to nurture resilience so that they can cope more effectively both emotionally and spiritually. Armed with this information, my hope is that caregivers can become “mindful caregivers” and feel more empowered, supported, and equipped to be the best caregiver they can be.
Sustaining oneself throughout the caregiving journey takes tremendous courage, patience, and strength. My hope is that the new edition of The Mindful Caregiver will inspire caregivers to find meaning in their caregiving experience.
The Mindful Caregiver was first published in 2014. Since then, the caregiving landscape has changed dramatically, creating cascading effects and increased challenges for caregivers.
Caregivers are having to care for elders, who are now living into their 80’s and beyond, often with multiple health issues. Many caregivers are baby boomers, which as a generation is getting older and facing their own health problems. Additionally, many are staying in the workforce longer, which requires them to balance or even set aside their own needs to care for their elder family members. On top of that, many baby boomers are caring for ill or frail spouses/partners or even raising their grandchildren.
In the second edition of The Mindful Caregiver, existing chapters will be updated, and two new chapters will be added. One new chapter will focus on resistance, which manifests in many different forms for the care recipient, and for family members. Examples include an elder with dementia that refuses to give up driving, or siblings that disagree about moving a family member from their home. This chapter will provide ideas and examples of how to work with resistance. The second new chapter will focus on resilience and self-care. Caregivers will learn how to nurture resilience so that they can cope more effectively both emotionally and spiritually. Armed with this information, my hope is that caregivers can become “mindful caregivers” and feel more empowered, supported, and equipped to be the best caregiver they can be.
Sustaining oneself throughout the caregiving journey takes tremendous courage, patience, and strength. My hope is that the new edition of The Mindful Caregiver will inspire caregivers to find meaning in their caregiving experience.
Critics Review
The Mindful Caregiver is an essential guide for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving. Having worked with Nancy for over 15 years, I have experienced first-hand how her advice and this book offers compassionate, clear-eyed advice on everything from managing stress and family conflict to making tough care decisions and sustaining resilience. This updated edition includes vital new chapters on resistance and resilience, two often overlooked but critical aspects of the caregiving journey. Grounded in mindfulness and filled with practical tools, this book empowers caregivers to care with intention—while also caring for themselves.
Caregivers today are overloaded with tasks and worries, and they can also be overwhelmed by a deluge of information from books, the internet, and social media. This book offers a compassionate, wise, and empathic approach to coping with the many challenges of caregiving. It gently insists that self-care is not selfish and offers practical ways people can learn to be resilient. Caregivers can savor each chapter at their own pace and find themselves in the company of an author who deeply understands the complexity of their lives.
Nancy Kriseman’s The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone navigating the emotional and often overwhelming role of caregiving. With deep wisdom and clarity, Nancy offers thoughtful strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and finding meaning in the caregiving experience. The updated second edition includes timely insights on caregiver resistance and resilience, making it an essential companion for today’s caregivers. This book is a gift—reminding us that mindful caregiving is not just about doing, but about being present with purpose and grace. Nancy is a career-long professional colleague, advisor and friend; you’ll be blessed by her insights.
As our own parents are aging, many of us find ourselves navigating the unfamiliar territory of caregiving for elders. Having lived much of our lives responding to others, how can we center ourselves in this new caregiving role? In this quest we are not alone. Nancy Kriseman offers a thoughtful guide on navigating the myriad of emotions, actions and decisions before us with eloquence and wisdom in a must-read guide for care partners.
The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey truly is a standout book. It explains the often-misunderstood role of caring for another, with the toll it can take on the caregiver, strategies, and resources to support you to meet realistic expectations. You will learn about the stress one can feel when caring for another and how it’s different. It helps you understand the pushbacks and resentment that can be felt from the person you are caring for. This can be one of the biggest stress triggers for both the caregiver and the care receiver. Understanding the reasons behind the reactions on both sides can make a huge difference in the approach you choose, along with the promises and goals you make. This book provides wonderful ways to engage with the person you are caring for, allowing you to find and create joy.
Nancy Kriseman is a pioneer in the field of geriatric care management. She is passionate and insightful, and one of the best counselors, therapists and mediators ever. This book allows the reader a glimpse into her brilliant mind and loving heart. Readers will learn how to become more adept at caregiving caregiver drawing on Nancy’s experiences over a lengthy and impactful career.
The second edition of The Mindful Caregiver is a treasure. Nancy Kriseman draws on her rich professional experience with elders and caregivers to offer sage counsel on wrenching emotional and relational dilemmas, as well as down-to-earth practical advice and expert guidance on finding resources. The new chapters on resistance and caregiver resilience are uniquely valuable. I would recommend this book to anyone accompanying a loved one through the too often treacherous terrain of caring for those who are facing illness, frailty, and death.
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