Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (707 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0036UZCMC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 537 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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David Dosa is a geriatrician at Rhode Island Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at the Warrern Alpert Medical School of Brown University, both in Providence. Dr.
Helpful and compassionate I have a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.I have read many clinical books on the disease in this past year. It's a lot to take in when this diagnosis is made. This person whom I've loved, cared about and who has been an important part of my life, is fading away. It can be a helpless feeling.Dr. Dosa, takes a unique approach to his description of both disease and the impact on family and caregivers alike. This was written in the early part of his career and shares his feelings and thoughts on patient care in the skilled n. "It's not just about the cat(s)" according to Craig Fields. This is a very well written account of this Doctor's experiences with a cat who had an extraordinary ability. As he thoroughly investigates the phenomenon he becomes convinced. He also gives us a good look at the geriatric care facility he worked with and the staff and seniors who populated it. This is a one-sitting read, he keeps you interested and engaged. He does a great job when describing his interactions with the staff, families, and the patients at the facility as well as his own inner dialog. His empathy and unders. "So many valuable lessons to be learned here" according to Kat's Mom. 1. How to be compassionate2. How to cope when a loved one is no longer the person you rememberSo many valuable lessons to be learned here 1. How to be compassionate2. How to cope when a loved one is no longer the person you remember3. Dealing with the prospect of lossSo many valuable lessons to be learned here Kat's Mom 1. How to be compassionate2. How to cope when a loved one is no longer the person you remember3. Dealing with the prospect of loss4. Surviving the feelings guilt when you cannot help or change the situation5. At the end Oscar is there to show you how ease the death of a loved oneCouldn't ask for more from a small book that lights the way. Bought one for my daughter which is high praise from me.. . Surviving the feelings guilt when you cannot help or change the situation5. At the end Oscar is there to show you how ease the death of a loved oneCouldn't ask for more from a small book that lights the way. Bought one for my daughter which is high praise from me.. . Dealing with the prospect of lossSo many valuable lessons to be learned here Kat's Mom 1. How to be compassionate2. How to cope when a loved one is no longer the person you remember3. Dealing with the prospect of loss4. Surviving the feelings guilt when you cannot help or change the situation5. At the end Oscar is there to show you how ease the death of a loved oneCouldn't ask for more from a small book that lights the way. Bought one for my daughter which is high praise from me.. . Surviving the feelings guilt when you cannot help or change the situation5. At the end Oscar is there to show you how ease the death of a loved oneCouldn't ask for more from a small book that lights the way. Bought one for my daughter which is high praise from me.
(Feb.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. . Dosa discovers how powerfully Oscar's mere presence reassures frightened or grieving family. Slowly, he starts to concede that there may be something special about Oscar. All rights reserved. Despite hearing numerous stories about Oscar's uncanny ability to predict when a patient's time is nearing, Dosa, ever the scientist, remains skeptical. This touching and engaging book is a must-read for more than just cat lovers; anyone who enjoys a well-written and compelling story will find much to admire in its unlikely hero. Dosa starts to pay more attention to the cat's decidedly odd behavior, noticing that Oscar seeks out the dying, snuggles with the patient and family members until the patient passes; with others, he smells the patient's feet, sits outside a closed door until admitted, or refuses to leave a dying patient's bed. Ultimately, the good doctor realiz
When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. But he never spends much time with them--until they are in their last hours. Oscar's gift is a tender mercy. A life-changing journey.They thought he was just a cat. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen. Oscar provides comfort and companionship when people need him most. Heartfelt, inspiring, and full of humor and pathos, this book allows readers to take a walk into a world rarely seen from the outside, a world we often misunderstand.Praise for Making Rounds With Oscar"I love this book -- Oscar has much to teach us about empathy and courage. A remarkable cat. It wasn't long before Oscar had created something of a stir. He teaches by example: embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. I couldn't put it down." -Sarah Gruen, author of Water for Elephants"At its heart, Dosa's search is more about how people cope with death than Oscar's purported ability to predict it." -The Associated Press"Beautifully written, heartwarming Told with profound insight and great respect for all involved, this is more than just