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This book is not scientific in nature nor is it heavily embedded with literature or references on the aging process. Instead, I share my reflections about themes that emerged in my work as a professional in a nursing home. At times, I will share my own experiences to illustrate a point.
This book is written as an invitation to guide readers to lift the veil into what could be viewed as a complex process—that is, the aging process. While we are all headed toward this developmental benchmark as we grow older; the path of aging influences us all.
This book is not psychotherapy, and residents are not identified as case studies. Rather, the aim of this book is for readers to reflect on the themes highlighted in each chapter. It is as if we are sitting together and exchanging viewpoints about the various thematic chapters in this book. In each chapter, I use metaphors to underscore my observations.
The book’s format is divided into chapters. Each chapter has a title and a subtitle describing each theme as a jewel. To understand this, picture yourself sitting in your favorite chair with a cup of tea and reading a chapter in this book. Questions poised in the chapters in this book are questions that I reflected on in my own discovery about aging, and thus, I feel compelled to share them with you.
Since a jewel is the subtitle of each chapter, why not experiment and develop your own treasure chest? There are numerous arts and crafts stores that carry boxes that can be decorated to resemble a treasure chest, as we all have the ability to be creative.
Further, as part of this process, consider choosing a favorite color or colors as your own personal jewel(s), place it inside your personalized treasure chest, and pour your hopes, dreams, and aspirations onto it. It is surprising what this process may reveal!
Even more, imagine having your own treasure chest, and as you raise the lid, a beautiful golden light emerges, revealing five sparkling jewels. As you read each chapter, imagine holding one of these beautiful jewels in your hand. As you study the jewel’s brilliance coupled with the themes in each chapter, it is my hope that you, too, will discover a treasure trove of jewels that embody the golden years!
This book is written as an invitation to guide readers to lift the veil into what could be viewed as a complex process—that is, the aging process. While we are all headed toward this developmental benchmark as we grow older; the path of aging influences us all.
This book is not psychotherapy, and residents are not identified as case studies. Rather, the aim of this book is for readers to reflect on the themes highlighted in each chapter. It is as if we are sitting together and exchanging viewpoints about the various thematic chapters in this book. In each chapter, I use metaphors to underscore my observations.
The book’s format is divided into chapters. Each chapter has a title and a subtitle describing each theme as a jewel. To understand this, picture yourself sitting in your favorite chair with a cup of tea and reading a chapter in this book. Questions poised in the chapters in this book are questions that I reflected on in my own discovery about aging, and thus, I feel compelled to share them with you.
Since a jewel is the subtitle of each chapter, why not experiment and develop your own treasure chest? There are numerous arts and crafts stores that carry boxes that can be decorated to resemble a treasure chest, as we all have the ability to be creative.
Further, as part of this process, consider choosing a favorite color or colors as your own personal jewel(s), place it inside your personalized treasure chest, and pour your hopes, dreams, and aspirations onto it. It is surprising what this process may reveal!
Even more, imagine having your own treasure chest, and as you raise the lid, a beautiful golden light emerges, revealing five sparkling jewels. As you read each chapter, imagine holding one of these beautiful jewels in your hand. As you study the jewel’s brilliance coupled with the themes in each chapter, it is my hope that you, too, will discover a treasure trove of jewels that embody the golden years!
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Ana Lydia Peeks
Ana has penned the following books: “Traveling With Words- Stepping Off The Familiar Path”-Volume 1; “The Glory Book Of Art-Take A Stroll Down A Kaleidoscope of Color”; “Five Things I Learned About Life From Working In a Nursing Home-Discovering The Treasures Of The Golden Years"-Series 1; "Kenji and Ice Cream Are On The Move! The True Stories of Two Ordinary Dogs with Extraordinary Lives"; and, “Traveling with Words-Off The Familiar Path-The Final Journey”-Volume 11.
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Five Things I’Ve Learned About Life from Working in a Nursing Home - Ana Lydia Peeks
Copyright © 2018 by Ana Lydia Peeks.
ISBN: Softcover 978-1-9845-5997-5
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Contents
Acknowledgments
About This Book
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Path of Aging
Chapter 2 How Language Influences Our Lives
Chapter 3 Shifting Our Perspective about the Bucket List
Chapter 4 Looking Through the Rear View Mirror and the Grains
of Our Lives
Chapter 5 Objects That Tell Stories
Conclusion
About The Author
Dedication
To Jesus
Acknowledgments
I am grateful to the residents of the nursing home with whom I have had the honor of having worked with. I acknowledge families, friends and significant others who daily pick up the banner of caregiving. I applaud all staff and professionals that work in nursing homes and lastly, I am grateful to my family, friends and colleagues who have supported my career.
About This Book
This book is not scientific in nature nor is it heavily embedded with literature or references on the aging process.
Instead, I share my reflections about themes that emerged in my work as a professional in a nursing home. At times, I will share my own experiences to illustrate a point.
This book is written as an invitation to guide readers to lift the veil into what could be viewed as a complex process; that is, the aging process. While we are all headed towards these "developmental benchmarks" as we grow older; the path of aging influences us all.
This book is not psychotherapy and residents are not identified as case studies. Rather, the aim of this book is for readers to reflect upon the themes highlighted
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