DEBRA LACOPPOLA
Care 360°

A Handbook For Caregiving To Your Parent

Debra LaCoppola was born, raised, on Long Island New York. A photographer, director and producer, she holds a BFA in photography from  The School of Visual Arts in New York City.

 

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SUMMARY

SUMMARY

Photographer Debra LaCoppola was a caregiver to her father- Lenny for 4 years. Self Care was her means of survival during this time. She shares self care tips and guidance in the first half of the book and then moves onto Wilson, guidance and tips for being a caregiver to your parent.

In addition she interviewed (7) women caregivers from different parts of the country, with very different lives, who were also caregivers to their parents. The heartfelt stories of the other caregivers coupled with Debra’s journey makes this book real and loving. It also proves that nothing is impossible and gives insight into ways to grant your parents the control of their own lives.

This is a must read for anyone who is a caregiver to a parent. As we all need guidance for a task as difficult as this one and to be reminded that we are not alone.

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REVIEWS

"This book is definitely worth your time. Don’t miss out on learning how to take care of yourself at the same time you’re caregiving for your parent. It is something all caregivers need to be reminded of to reduce the stress and burnout that often comes with the gift of caregiving for a parent or loved one."
Theresa
"This book reminded me, there was a ME in all of this. Caring for my parents was a full time job and I lost me. The idea of taking care of myself seemed so selfish. Thank you for reminding me meditating and yoga keep me present. Such an amazing read. I highly recommend this book. If your just starting your journey with an ailing family member hold on, they need you."
Christina
"This is a great book for anyone who is caring for a loved or is at the age of will be caring for one. Debra writes with such joy and love. She expresses the importance of self care that is needed to care for others. Most importantly, the need to care you yourself is essential, and should be done with out guilt. I highly recommend you read this book and share with all your friends."
Amazon Customer
"When one experiences care for a loved one, many times we don’t know exactly what that entails. Debra breaks it down, with each story - what we are about to experience. For someone currently care taking - it confirms for them what they are already experiencing. This book has a voice for all the care takers, you are not alone."
David A. Morgan
"What an amazing book for caregivers. I absolutely loved every bit of it . Highly recommend this book !"
Yessenia L
"This book has so much practical helpful advice for navigating a difficult life experience. I loved reading stories from so many different women who’d been caregivers. It makes you feel less alone on the journey. This book is a fantastic resource and comforting gift for anyone who winds up in a caregiver role for their parent."
Amazon Customer
"Very easy reading! I was able to read much of the book in one day. The stories and practical advice hit home and I was able to relate as well as rethink several topics. Hearing real-life accounts of what worked really helps to think through things to come. I loved the set up as well! I'd recommend it highly!"
Heather M. Adams
"Care 360 is a powerful and transformational guidebook....This magnificent treasure trove of deep insights and real-world guidance provides the perfect blueprint to helping, serving & taking care of others, as you help and heal yourself."
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EVENTS

EVENTS

April 6th | 5:30PM-7:30PM
Women Leaders Forum- Be the Author of Your Own Story
Classic Club
75-200 Classic Club Boulevard, Palm Desert CA
FAQ

FAQ's

What is one of your super powers?

I’m an eternal optimist. Always seeing the good and finding a solution. It certainly helped me as a caregiver, seeing the good especially, keeping positive in all situations. I learned it from Lenny my dad. It’s also part of being a great producer and photographer, finding solutions and staying positive.

What do you like to do to relax?

I am a yogini and do YOGA, I have been practicing for over 20 years! I’m also an avid walker and love to walk, beach, nature, city everywhere! Two simple practices that can be done anywhere.

What’s your favorite city?

Whatttt? You know I’m from NEW YORK !! RIGHT??

What inspired you to write Care 360°?

Well, It was 2020 and we (my husband Charlie) and I are usually Super busy running all over LA shooting video and photography, meeting, the things you do in business, and here we were week after week… After 3 weeks when we realized nothing was changing and we had just about enough rest and Netflix’s – Charlie woke up one morning and said “ Why don’t you write a book about being a caregiver to your dad? I thought he was nuts… So of course I thought WHY? And lo and behold the next morning I started writing and wrote most of it during the pandemic.

Have you always been a writer?

If you count my diary growing up, then yes. I always loved poetry as a kid and started writing poems when I was young. Then in Art school (School of Visual Arts) I started getting more into my writing and used it with my photography sometimes, but not a lot. And then when I took a writing class at SVA, my writing professor said “Your a writer” I’ll never forget it, but kind of pushed it away for the last 25 years, well sort of. I have been secretly writing and only sharing it with Charlie, which is why he knew I needed to write.. Oh, boy.. this got long… and personal…

What’s your favorite place that you’ve lived?

This is a good question. I am always in love with wherever I live, when I’m living there, remember eternal optimist?? But really I loved being bi-coastal the most. We shared our time between New York City and the Oregon Coast for almost 4 years and that was the best so far….I mostly enjoyed the contrast between Roaring nature and Ecstatic City!

CONTACT

CONTACT

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