Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide to Aging Advocacy and the American Healthcare System written by Rachelle Blough and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is here to assist caregivers in the aging of a loved one while navigating the current American healthcare system. By addressing the negative stigmas and unknown variables within the medical field, tension and stress can be reduced for individuals hospitalized and those who are caring for and assisting them. This book discusses: -The MAJOR role that insurance has on our medical choices and care following an illness or disease-The emotional aspects for you as the caregiver for your aging loved one -Importance of self-care, relationship boundaries-Importance of physical and mental activities as a loved one ages-Several examples and tips to advocate for your loved one throughout a medical event or illness-Senior living options-Home modifications-Chronic conditions awareness and treatment-Dementi

Download or read book AGING in AMERICA NAVIGATING OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXPANDED EDITION written by Karyn Rizzo and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It includes helpful tips on choosing QUALITY PROVIDERS, including Physicians, Medicare and Medicaid plans, Senior Housing, Assisted Living Centers, Rehab / Nursing Centers, Mental Health programs, and accessing benefits for retired Military and their spouses. It provides an in depth coverage on how to prevent fraud, neglect and abuse of the elderly. Great preventative ideas for Aging in America with grace, dignity and in the environment each senior prefers.Her passion to help families connect to local resources, receive knowledge and care, has been a key theme of her work over the years. As a patient advocate in every sense, she has worked diligently to protect seniors and their families from those that would take advantage of them for their own personal or financial gain.Her resource guide that has insider information on the industry is now helping many seniors, caregivers and their families all over the country. This "How To" Resource Guide helps people navigate around the "BUSINESS" of Aging in America.

Download or read book AGING in AMERICA NAVIGATING OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM written by Karyn Rizzo and published by Elite Marketing & Consulting, LLC. This book was released on 2016-02-27 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insider information on Navigating the "Business" of Aging in America.

Download or read book Aging with Care written by Amanda Lambert and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the right fit to match aging adults with the best caregiver to assist them in their home can be fraught with challenge. In today’s pressurized world, the process involves overstressed family members and a shortage of great caregivers. So many adult children are seeking a helping hand and a friendly, experienced voice to guide them through this emotionally charged rite of passage. Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers in the Home, takes a personal, professional, and sometimes humorous approach to the challenges, benefits, pitfalls and problems of hiring in-home caregivers. Here, two geriatric care experts explore the essential credentials and experience a home caregiver should have, pitfalls to avoid, hiring options and managing costs, and the decisions that go into finding the right fit for your loved one to be able to age in place. Sharing stories and insights from interviews with caregivers and elders, as well as industry experts, they walk you through the ins and outs, and provide you with the tools necessary to making the best care choices you can for the ones you love.

Download or read book Aging in America Navigating Our Healthcare System written by Karyn M Rizzo and published by Elite Marketing Events. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource guide includes helpful tips on choosing Physicians, Medicare and Medicaid plans, Senior Housing, Assisted Living Centers, Rehab / Nursing Centers, Mental Health programs, and accessing benefits for retired Military and their spouses. It provides an in depth coverage on how to prevent fraud, neglect and abuse of the elderly. Great preventative ideas for Aging in America with grace, dignity and in the environment each senior prefers. Her passion to help families connect to local resources, receive knowledge and care, has been a key theme of her work over the years. As a patient advocate in every sense, she has worked diligently to protect seniors and their families from those that would take advantage of them for their own personal or financial gain. Her resource guide that has insider information on the industry is now helping many seniors, caregivers and their families all over the country. This "How To" Resource Guide helps people navigate around the "BUSINESS" of Aging in America.

Download or read book The Good Caregiver written by Robert L. Kane Dr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones. As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly parents, and unsuspecting caregivers are usually unprepared financially, emotionally, and practically for the relentless job they will face. In The Good Caregiver, world-renowned expert on aging and long- term care Dr.Robert Kane provides a road map for caregiving. More than just a professional expert, Dr. Kane draws on his personal experience of caring for his aging mother after she struggled from a debilitating stroke. Dr. Kane offers heartfelt advice for those learning how to best care for their loved one and how to make thoughtful, informed decisions at each stage of the caring process: ? How does a nursing home differ from assisted living? ? How is a homemaker different from a home health aide? ? How far can you trust a hospital discharge planner? ? What services does Medicare cover, and much, much more The Good Caregiver equips readers to deal more effectively with the challenges of day-to-day care and to navigate the system itself, including legal, financial, and interpersonal hurdles. Filled with stories and sidebars from other caregivers, The Good Caregiver offers a candid, personal approach to caregiving, providing fearless answers to difficult scenarios with humor and encouragement.

Download or read book The Caregiver s Guide written by Jerrold S. Greenberg and published by Burnham, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Aging Networks written by Kelly Niles-Yokum and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Download or read book The Caregiver s Encyclopedia written by Muriel R. Gillick and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers. Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one—from making major medical decisions to making sure you don't burn out. Written by Muriel R. Gillick, MD, a geriatrician with more than 30 years' experience caring for older people, this book highlights the importance of understanding your friend's or family member's overall health. With compassion and expertise, this book will help you "think like a doctor." The content • helps you navigate the health-care system • shares important information about treating basic geriatric syndromes, including delirium, dementia, and falls • teaches you about preventive care options • enables you to manage medical decisions related to both acute and chronic conditions • discusses what Medicare covers—and what it doesn't • guides you through different approaches to care • weighs the risks and benefits of hospital vs. home, nursing home, or hospice care • provides a detailed list of medical supplies that you might want to keep on hand • offers you additional resources and emotional support Throughout, Gillick provides helpful information and concrete concepts that caregivers can put into practice today. Authoritative, comprehensive, holistic, and highly illustrated, The Caregiver's Encyclopedia will help you figure out how to be the best caregiver you can be.

Download or read book Redefining Aging written by Ann Kaiser Stearns and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics include• Improving the quality of life for the one giving and the one receiving care; Distinguishing normal aging from early warning signs ; Understanding caregiver sadness, resentment, guilt, and grief; Using strategies and skills to minimize an impaired elder's distress and emotional outbursts and the caregiver's own anxieties about growing old; Finding resources to aid in the care of the loved one and protect the caregiver from stress overload ; Moving forward after the death of a loved one to have a meaningful life of one's own; Overcoming ageist stereotypes and deciding what kind of "old personone will be• Making life easier for those who someday will care for usRedefining Aging will help readers think differently about caregiving and their own aging.

Download or read book The Family Caregiver written by Stephanie Kennan and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a healthcare expert and family caregiver, Stephanie A. Kennan's The Family Caregiver is a comprehensive guide to eldercare, long-term care, financial planning, setting boundaries with parents, and the stress of caregiving.

Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Caring for Aging Parents written by Sarah Thompson and published by Zee Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or guilty about caring for your aging parents? You're not alone. Millions of adult children are facing the same challenges, juggling work, family, and the increasing demands of caring for their loved ones. But it doesn't have to be this way. "The Complete Guide to Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Handbook for Ensuring Their Well-being and Your Peace of Mind" is your essential roadmap to navigating the complexities of eldercare with confidence and compassion. Inside, you'll discover: Practical strategies for managing your parents' changing needs, from everyday tasks to complex medical decisions. Expert advice on navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts, and maintaining healthy boundaries. Emotional support and guidance for coping with the challenges of caregiving, including stress, burnout, and guilt. Financial and legal resources to help you plan for the future and protect your parents' assets and well-being. Technological solutions to enhance safety, independence, and quality of life for your aging parents. Compassionate insights into the aging process, and how to foster deeper connections and understanding with your loved ones. This comprehensive guide will empower you to: Assess your parents' current needs and develop a personalized care plan that prioritizes their well-being and respects their autonomy. Navigate the complex healthcare system and advocate for your parents' rights and best interests. Make informed decisions about housing, finances, legal matters, and end-of-life care. Build stronger relationships with your parents and siblings, and create a supportive network of care and resources. Find peace of mind knowing that you are providing the best possible care for your aging parents, while also taking care of yourself. Don't let the challenges of caregiving overwhelm you. Take the first step towards a more confident, compassionate, and fulfilling caregiving journey today. Order your copy of "The Complete Guide to Caring for Aging Parents" now and discover the peace of mind you deserve.

Download or read book Beyond Caregiving written by Romwell M. Sabeniano Mba Hcm and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is this book important to read? Beyond Caregiving contains a plethora of information that the reader will find very useful in coping with the challenges of providing care. In a nutshell, the book is about the deeper understanding of the role of a caregiver, learning creative ways to secure much need resources and services, maneuvering through the complex health care system, and most of all learning to enjoy and see the positivity in everything we do despite what life may bring to our fruitful undertaking. As an educator and advocate for the disabled and the developmentally challenged for 14 years; and as a Social Services Director at several skilled nursing facilities for 5-years, Romwell witnessed most of the challenges that caregivers' and their families face up in dealing with the task. His goal in writing the book is to help alleviate caregiver stress in navigating through the difficult emotional, psychological, and financial challenges of caregiving. The book shall serve as a caregiver's guide in maneuvering through the complex healthcare delivery system and present creative ideas in procuring much-needed support from private entities, state and federally funded programs, and services available in the community. The book also illustrates steps, and possible solutions in the appeals process that a caregiver may apply in the event of an unjust or unfair denial of rights of a developmentally challenged adult or a child. The goal is to mitigate the out-of-pocket costs of an already financially burdened population. Beyond Caregiving likewise presents real-life cases and situations experienced by actual patients that benefitted from the author's services during his career as a social worker-case manager. In reading the book, the reader will understand why it is difficult to provide care to different people, particularly patients with unique developmental challenges. The reader will also discover the correlation between aggressive behavior and medical disability, which explains why people act the way they do, sometimes even without reason. And last but not the least, the book provides useful resources for the reader and their families in dealing with the difficult challenges of providing continuum of care brought by the lack of availability of community resources, and the defective post-hospitalization services.

Download or read book The Caregivers Emotional Survival Guide written by Carolyn A. Brent and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a CD Format of this book available: ASIN: B076MX52KZ INDUSTRY EXPERTS: Doctors, Attorneys And Lawmakers speak out on caregiving in all areas of concern: The information you are reading is directly taken from the Audio Version of the "Why Wait? International Telesummit. Some of the words may not appear as Exact Translation of The English Audio Version 3-DAY INTERNATIONAL TELE-SUMMIT LENGTH: 90 minutes (Audio) sold separately WHY WAIT? TELESUMMIT DAY 1 - NOV 8, 2011 DISCUSSION TOPICS PART 1 - theory/understanding... Everything you need to know to ensure that your loved one is being properly cared for. - The Emotional Journey of losing a parent to death or illness - Fears around death and terminal illness - How denial makes us procrastinate - The specific emotions of a caregiver - Getting the conversation started in families - How care givers can deal with their own emotions - Communicating with siblings about the situation - How families can work together and support each other emotionally Hosted by Lynn Serafinn, MAED, CPCC Author, coach, book promotions, Radio Host "Turning up the volume of the music in your heart!" Co-Host Carolyn A. Brent, is an American author, bodybuilder and elder-care legislation advocate She is best known as an award-winning advocate and the author of the best-selling books, The Caregiver's Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself and Why Wait? The Baby-Boomers Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent's Death, Brent is also the founder of the nonprofit organizations, Caregiver Story - Across All Ages - Grandpa's Dream. VIP Guests Mikol S. Davis, Ed.D. - Clinical Psychologist, Co-founder of AgingParents.com, author Caron Goode, Ph.D. - Compassionate counselor and coach, founder of the Academy for Coaching Parent Reviews "A personal, compelling account. It is thorough, accurate, and highly credible. Brent's straightforward advice can serve as an excellent help to anyone in the situation of working with siblings on parent care. I highly recommend it!" --Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R.N., attorney, author of The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents "It takes real courage to reveal your darkest hour and deepest vulnerability to benefit others. Brent is truly inspirational. Her book offers us the universal wisdom of her life lessons. She has set a new, elevated standard for turning adversity to love and redemption." -Mikol Davis, Ph.D., geriatric psychologist, CEO of AgingParents.com

Download or read book The Successful Caregiver s Guide written by Rick Lauber and published by Self-Counsel Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may be among the tens of millions of Americans who provide care for your parent — or you may be among the ten of millions who will. So many children are caught unprepared when physical and mental health declines in aging parents. Life cannot readily prepare you to furnish excellent eldercare while balancing the demands on your time. This book provides practical tips, realistic guidance, encouragement and insight into the time ahead. Among other things, it answers: • How do you decide when your parent stays at home or moves to assisted living? • What should you expect when caring for your elderly parents? • Who should you ask for help? • How do you balance caregiving responsibilities with your personal life? The Successful Caregiver’s Guide includes extensive explanations of your options and checklists for differing types of eldercare to help you choose the best care possible for your loved one.

Download or read book Assisting Seniors at Home written by Gretchen Mary Rose and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most families in need of assistance for senior caregiving have two questions: "Can you, please, help us? How do we go about this? We don't even know where to start." This is the overshadowing climate that exists until a navigational chart is presented. Assisting Seniors at Home: A Planning Guide for Families and Caregivers is designed to harmonize the unique perspectives and roles of the three entities involved: the seniors, the family, and hired caregivers. Each role is described with specific intervention priorities for our aging family members. Within this guide, there are two skill level indicators, one for the general aging population and another for those with dementia. Each provide a clear description of specific needs as changes occur. This is the compass by which all family members may intercede proactively to bring seniors from early intervention to the final stages of hospice care. The skill level indicator is the most valuable element as it designates the amount of care needed, how to establish a care plan, and when to make necessary changes. In summary, this adds up to effective in-home care, inclusive of home modifications and safety as a top priority for all involved.