Bøger af Daniel Kuhn

What is F.I.R.E.? Technically, it is an anacronym for Financial Independence/Retire Early. Realistically, it is so much broader and differs from person to person. Learn how F.I.R.E. can work for you. You will define what it means for you and be able to set a plan in motion that works for you and your life. If you aren't sure if you have the mental strength and discipline to achieve your personal goals, this book shows you how to do it. It provides all the information you need to choose your plan and set up your life so that you are able to fulfill the dreams you have. The ability to be financially independent is the goal of most people. They may not all use the same wording, but it is the goal. People want to buy a house, or they want to drive a nice car. People want to do things without having to think about whether they have the money or worry about how they will continue to pay their debts. F.I.R.E. is a lifestyle that promotes the elimination of concerns about money. This book shows you how to apply F.I.R.E. principals to yourself and how to manage your life so that you will be able to accumulate money. In the end, you will have the tools to prioritize your life so that you are meeting your own individual goals and creating the future you want to have.-Get useful and accurate information on F.I.R.E and learn how it can work for you.-Learn the differences between leanF.I.R.E and fatF.I.R.E.-You will find out what to expect while living the F.I.R.E. life.-This book alleviates fears with truths.-Learn how to calculate how much savings you need to achieve Financial Independence.-If you don't know how to invest, this book will lead you in the direction you need to take.-If you've never heard of baristaF.I.R.E. and coastF.I.R.E., the definitions of each are inside the pages of this book.-This is the book you need to make your plan and start taking charge of your financial life today. -If you are interested in freeing yourself of financial concerns, open this book to learn about F.I.R.E. and what you need to do to make it work for you. -When you decide to become a millionaire, this book will show you the way.The road to financial independence has been laid out for you in this book. You will be able to take the principals and learn where to find the information you need to fine-tune a plan that is only for you. The book covers the general concepts and the ways you will want to modify the concepts to suit you and your personal pursuits. Recognizing that no one's path will be the same as anyone else's, you will find the best way to get to the point you set for yourself. Learn the best ways to meet your needs and fulfill your dreams. This may seem like a book for dreamers, but you will soon realize that it is a book for doers. The best part about it, you define your dreams and how they will be fulfilled. Open the pages and set yourself on the path to financial independence and making your dreams a reality.

This third edition of "Alzheimer's Early Stages" offers the 5 million individuals diagnosed with the disease and their loved ones and caretakers new research findings, new approaches to treatment, and new information on the three key areas of Alzheimer's disease: medical aspects, day-to-day care, and care for the caretaker. Author Daniel Kuhn has been a social worker and educator focused on enhancing the well-being of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as that of their families, since 1987. Alzheimer's disease has a beginning, not just an end; and as with all beginnings, one must take the first steps before one takes the last. The problems encountered early in the disease and the advice required then are very different from what is needed later in the disease. This book enlightens us about these early stages. Daniel Kuhn seeks to replace fear with knowledge, in the hope that knowledge will lead to empowerment. What does the disease look like and feel like when it first occurs? What types of problems are encountered first by the person with the disease, and by their family and friends? How can these problems be dealt with most effectively? This book is also about reversing the dehumanization that unfortunately is now associated with Alzheimer's disease. Although the disease should be feared and respected, it is not a cause for embarrassment or shame.... This book will serve as a discussion tool to encourage open and frank discussions about mild Alzheimer's disease among patients and family members. In Part One, readers learn about the medical aspects of Alzheimer's through descriptions of diagnosis and the progression of the disease from its earliest origins, and explanations of the current and proposed medical treatments. This section also describes potential non-drug means of treating the disease, such as physical exercise, and speculative treatments, such as coconut oil, that are gaining popularity yet are not strongly supported by scientific evidence. Part Two addresses the practical aspects of day-to-day care. Here, Kuhn explains the changing world of the diagnosed individual. Communication barriers associated with Alzheimer's disease are described and ways to overcome them are offered. Readers come to understand the change in their relationships due to the nature of the disease as well as how to adjust their expectations as these changes occur. Kuhn also describes the importance of anticipating long-term care needs through legal and financial planning. In Part Three, caregivers are given steps to care for themselves including how to obtain needed help from professionals and friends. Emphasis is placed on maintaining one's own physical, mental, and social health as an important aspect of ensuring the well-being of someone with Alzheimer's disease. Among the many topics covered are ways to ensure that people with Alzheimer's maintain a high quality life, such as ways of improving communication, selecting appropriate activities, addressing safety concerns, and including children in patient's lives. The book also includes a discussion of what the experience of having Alzheimer's is like, and an analysis of the slow, but hopeful progress being made in the treatment and prevention of the disease. In his introduction, Daniel tells us, "This book is not a step-by-step guide to the "correct" or "best" way to manage the inherent challenges of this disease. Rather, throughout this book I address general principles about coping strategies and offer specific suggestions. Whenever possible, I rely on the experiences of people living with Alzheimer's disease to illustrate key points."This book is practical. It tells you what you can and should do, and in some cases, what you should not do. Like a good cookbook, it provides guidance and advice but leaves room for individuality and experimentation.

The Art of Dementia Care is a practical guide intended for all who provide support, encouragement and care for people with dementia. Using a relationship model of care, you will learn how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those with dementia. Discussion and examples will challenge you to reflect on your attitude and behavior towards people with dementia and teach you to provide thoughtful care to each person in your care. The authors draw upon examples from common clinical situations to highlight how to practice the art of dementia care through the recognition of the limits of people with dementia and the promotion of their strengths and abilities. Ultimately, the quality of the care you provide can greatly affect the quality of life the person with dementia will experience. The Art of Dementia Care will set you on the path to thoughtful and meaningful care.

This work was completed during my tenure as a scientific assistant and d- toral student at the Institute for Operations Research at the University of St. Gallen. Motivated both by practical questions and theoretical concerns, I became p- ticularly interested in the art of finding tight bounds on the optimal value of a given model.