The Unintentional Caregiver: Practical Wisdom for Your Caregiving Journey - Paperback

by Joyce Shreve (Author)

The Unintentional Caregiver is a heartfelt yet practical guide for anyone suddenly navigating the unexpected role of family caregiving-without warning, training, or a roadmap.

Author Joyce Shreve has walked this journey across three generations-caring for her mother, daughter, and grandson. Along the way she's learned how to advocate through the complicated worlds of healthcare, education, and disability services.

With warmth and wisdom, she shares real-world caregiving strategies, emotional support, and tools you can use today.

Inside you'll discover how to:

• Navigate hospitals, IEP meetings, and service systems with confidence

• Advocate for loved ones with medical or special needs

• Balance caregiving responsibilities with your own identity and well-being

• Recognize and prevent caregiver burnout

• Find clarity, compassion, and hope-even on the hardest days

This is not a textbook. It's a survival guide from someone who's lived it. If you're caring for a parent, child, partner, or grandchild, this book will remind you: you are not alone.