Stand by Me

Compassionate, groundbreaking, and urgently needed, Stand By Me provides caregivers with a new way to juggle the responsibilities and emotional ups and downs of caregiving. As the founder of the only devoted Caregivers Clinic in the country, clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum is no stranger to the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained caregiver. She also understands that it is often the strength and well-being of these very caregivers--the parents, children, siblings, partners, and friends of patients--that are the true linchpin determining each patient's illness experience and the quality of care they receive, even though few resources are available to formally acknowledge, train, and support this population. Stand By Me draws on a decade of clinical and research experience as well as Dr. Applebaum's personal experience as the primary caregiver for her own father, legendary composer Stanley Applebaum, at the end of his life. This book puts the practical tools and transformative support of the Caregivers Clinic in your hands, empowering you to help provide your loved one with the best quality of life and care possible. Offering invaluable insight and takeaways that provide you with resources throughout your caregiving journey, the book covers crucial topics including:

-Navigating difficult conversations and uncertainty

-Working with your healthcare system

-Engaging in productive advanced care planning

-Finding meaning and purpose Dr. Applebaum provides unwavering, compassionate support along with indispensable resources and case studies. She recognizes caregivers for who they truly are: invaluable health care team members.