Making the Most of Bed Rest: Tips, Tools, and Resources for a Rewarding Recovery from Any Health Challenge - Brossura

Peterson, Barbara Edelston

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ISBN 10: 1936740168 ISBN 13: 9781936740161

Casa editrice: Viva Editions, 2013

Riassunto

For the more than one million people who face an extended period of bed rest every year, this practical and reassuring guide turns recuperation into a productive and rewarding experience. Forced to spend months in bed during her first pregnancy, author Barbara Edelston Peterson knows what it takes to triumph over a drawn-out confinement. Find out how to transform a bed into "Command Central" -- beat loneliness by staying connected to the world via family, friends, and the Internet; plan weekly and daily schedules of tasks and events; start personal projects like reading, learning a craft, or volunteering; create special quality time in bed with your children; and maintain a warm relationship with your partner. With firsthand accounts of people who have successfully come through a long-term confinement, plus helpful appendices offering sources for more information and support, Making the Most of Bed Rest transforms confinement into productive and fulfilling contentment.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Barbara Edelston Peterson is an author, motivational speaker, sports psychologist, and champion triathlete. Also the author of The Bed Rest Survival Guide and a contributor to Ms. Fitness Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Women's Health, and HerSports, she lives in Berkeley, CA.

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Turn Recuperation Into a Productive and Rewarding Experience

When your doctor prescribes long-term bed rest, it doesn't have to mean endless hours of staring at television or the walls. Author Barbara Edelston Peterson, a world-champion triathlete, offers the wisdom of experience in this practical and reassuring self-help guide, which spells out everything you need to adapt and thrive during your stay in bed.

What you'll learn inside:

? Transform your bed into "Command Central" with a phone, laptop and accessories so you'll be prepared for anything

? Plan a daily routine of appointments, tasks and visitors

? Start personal projects, such as journaling, learning to craft, and even earning money through product reviews

? Create special memories with your children by playing games and doing puzzles

? Stay connected through social media networks

With inspiring stories of people who have successfully come through a long-term confinement, Making the Most of Bed Rest is a one-of-a-kind reference that transforms convalescence into productive and self-fulfilling contentment.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Viva Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1936740168
• ISBN 13: 9781936740161
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 202
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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