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Maggie Walters MA, CMT
Maggie Walters Quick Facts
Main Areas: Alzheimers Disease, Caregiving for Aging Parents, Communicating with the dyingBest Sellers: Finding the Bloom of the Cactus Generation: Improving the Quality of Life for Seniors
Career Focus: Author, Speaker, Workshops
Maggie Walters obtained a MA in Education from the University of London. While seeking help for a disabled child she became interesed in alternative therapies. She is certified in a number of specialized modalities including craniosacral therapy, reflexology, Cortical Field Re-education as well as massage therapy. She has spent the last ten years working with elderly nursing home residents many of whom were suffering from Alzheimers Disease. She has authored a book, "Finding the Bloom of the Cactus Generation: Improving the Quality of Life for Seniors," which helps families during this difficult time.
Rate Nursing Homes is a checklist which helps families compare nursing homes and assisted living. Recently published at www.ratenursinghomes.org
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Maggie Walters
What do you do when you suddenly find yourself in the position of cargiver for one of your parents? What if your mom doesn't know who you are? Who will care for her? Have you ever set foot in a nursing home?
These are hard questions which we don't want to ask and yet more and more people with aging parents are facing this situation. Frustration, anger, stress, hardship: these are only some of the repercussions.
It is always an emergency and a little advance knowledge goes a long ways. There are a lot of resources out there. Take the time to read up a little so you know what to expect.
If you do find yourself in the position of caregiver for someone you love, it is most important to maintain your own identity. It all becomes about them and in short order you will take on the persona of your charge. You will feel their pain. Don't allow this to happen. You can only be of service to others if you care for yourself first.
