Download or read book A Practical Guide to Independent Living for Older People written by Alice H. Phillips and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making Life More Livable written by Ellen Lederman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1994-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Making Life More Livable" is the ultimate, comprehensive resource to getting some extra help and cushioning some of the challenges of aging. It provides information on the products and services that can allow an older person to remain self-reliant and continue to pursue the activities that he or she enjoys-- cooking, gardening, reading, television, traveling, and much, much more. "Making Life More Livable" features a wide range of products, including: Telephone Amplifiers Talking Kitchen Scales No stoop weeders for the garden Electronic pill timers Personal Safety products Bath accessories Organizations to join and hobbies to pursue "Making Life More Livable" is a comprehensive guide to the products and information that can help older persons maintain their independence and enhance the quality of their lives.
Download or read book Feeling Right at Home written by Humana, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making the Move written by Lettice Stuart and published by Quill. This book was released on 1997 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ever-growing number of older Americans are enjoying longer, healthier lives. This comprehensive guide is designed to show seniors and their families the many housing options available for them and to help those considering a residential community find the one that best suits their particular needs.
Download or read book Getting about written by Francis W. Flowers and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eldercare 101 written by Mary Jo Saavedra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silver Tsunami is upon us as elder care and crisis management reaches a tipping point with the graying of America. By 2020, 54 million people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65; by 2030, that number will top 80 million. Feeling the squeeze of multi-generational home demands, children of aging parents are struggling to learn innovative eldercare management strategies and often find themselves overwhelmed by the many facets of caregiving. Eldercare 101 is the answer to making order from chaos. As a guide covering all aspects of aging and end-of-life in one place, caregivers will no longer spend endless nights trying to decode the Internet trail--confused, uncertain, and fearful of what they’re missing. Whether they are proactively planning ahead or need to have fast answers, this comprehensive, technology-rich resource presents steppingstones for the Sandwich Generation as they navigate caring for aging parents, grandparents, friends, and other family members. Eldercare 101 is a well-researched, organized, easy-to-understand guide for families desperately in need of help as they care for their aging loved ones. The book is organized into “6 pillars of aging wellbeing”: legal, financial, living environment, social, medical, and spiritual. Each pillar is explored by an expert and offers best practices and tips for evaluating choices, making decisions, and living well wherever the road might lead.
Download or read book Growing Old Gracefully written by Elijah V. and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "Growing Old Gracefully: A Practical Guide to Aging," the ultimate handbook to navigate and embrace the golden years of your life with grace, resilience, and optimism. This comprehensive guide helps you to understand the various challenges of aging, including identifying age-related changes and accepting mental and physical decline. Whether you're dealing with chronic illness, navigating the complexities of insurance and benefits, or grappling with the emotional toll of loss and grief, "Growing Old Gracefully" offers you practical and effective strategies.This book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and regular exercise, alongside the significance of a robust social network, strong family ties, and community participation. It guides you to strike the right balance between independence and assistance, outlining when to seek help, whether it be professional caregiving options or extended family.In this practical guide, you'll also find insightful advice on: coping with dementia and Alzheimer's, enhancing emotional health, planning for the future, exploring housing options, and fostering a positive attitude towards aging. We delve into the importance of leisure, recreation, and continuous learning while also enlightening you on how to use technology to stay connected and safeguard yourself online.No stone is left unturned when it comes to your financial health, as well; learn the ins and outs of financial planning for seniors and understand the nuances of insurance and benefits.Ultimately, "Growing Old Gracefully" aims to cultivate resilience and optimism while helping you embrace the aging process wholeheartedly.Whether you're a senior yourself, a loved one, a caregiver, or a professional working with seniors, this book can make the journey of aging less daunting and more enriching. It's time to celebrate aging, equip yourself with this resource, and step into your golden years with confidence, wisdom, and grace.
Download or read book On Your Own written by Jean Shapiro and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aging with Faith and Common Sense written by Frederick Wulff and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life can get better with age! Old age is a gift from God. Live it to the fullest. The Bible gives us hope, comfort and encouragement in our journey of aging. It's full of promises to keep us going and a spirit of hope in our daily lives. Application of the advice given in this book is directed toward people of faith, but this application can be universal to all people. All of us on our journey through life can relate to common sense ideas that help make life fulfilling and joyful. Our "extra years" are not just for breathing. An old song goes: "Be my life's companion and we'll never grow old. When there's joy in living you just never grow old. You've got to stay young 'cause you'll never grow old." Christ is the perfect companion. Hopefully, this book will help us all to be companions that never grow old. Much of the common sense portion added by the author is based primarily upon the experience of aging, blended with useful quotes of wise and well-known people. Living in an independent living community, that also has assisted living and a memory care facilities, has made the writer aware of how the elderly live their daily lives. Observations of numerous relatives and friends who have lived in various senior facilities had been equally beneficial. The author believes what he has learned is worth sharing.
Download or read book The Senior Cohousing Handbook written by Charles Durrett and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make your senior years healthy, safe, social, and stimulating. "Architect and author Chuck Durrett's recently released book Senior Cohousing Handbook comes at a time of high interest in greening, sustainable housing and affordable living concerns. Durrett's new book is a comprehensive guide for baby boomers wishing to continue vibrant, active lifestyles." - EPR Real Estate News "Make your senior years safe and socially fun with the idea of senior cohousing and a book on the topic that shows how seniors can custom-build their neighborhood to fit their needs. This is housing built by seniors, not for them, and emphasizes independence and social networking. Any library strong in gerontology or social science and many a general lending library needs this. - James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review "As a Baby Boomer, I've joked for a few years that we'll all end up living communally again because Social Security will be broke...This is one of the better ways to envision it."-- Sacramento Bee No matter how rich life is in youth and middle age, the elder years can bring on increasing isolation and loneliness as social connections lessen, especially if friends and family members move away. Senior cohousing fills a niche for this demographic—the healthy, educated, and proactive adults who want to live in a social and environmentally vibrant community. These seniors are already wanting to ward off the aging process, so they are unlikely to want to live in assisted housing. Senior cohousing revolves around custom-built neighborhoods organized by the seniors themselves in order to fit in with their real needs, wants, and aspirations for health, longevity, and quality of life. Senior Cohousing is a comprehensive guide to joining or creating a cohousing project, written by the US leader in the field. The author deals with all the psychological and logistical aspects of senior cohousing and addresses common concerns, fears, and misunderstandings. He emphasizes the many positive benefits of cohousing, including: Better physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health Friendships and accessible social contact Safety and security Affordability Shared resources Successful aging requires control of one’s life, and today's generation of seniors—the baby boomers—will find that this book holds a compelling vision for their future. Charles Durrett is a principal at McCamant & Durrett in Nevada City, California, a firm that specializes in affordable cohousing. He co-authored the groundbreaking Cohousing with his wife and business partner, Kathryn McCamant.
Download or read book Housing the Older Adult written by Knoxville/Knox County Council on Aging. Housing Committee and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Age in Place written by Mary A. Languirand, Ph.D. and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community. For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend their retirement years. This is why more and more people are choosing to “age in place.” In this empowering and indispensable book, clinical psychologists and aging specialists Mary Languirand and Robert Bornstein teach readers how, with planning and foresight, they can age with dignity and comfort in the place of their own choosing. How to Age in Place offers useful, actionable advice on financial planning; making your home physically safe; getting around; obtaining necessary services; keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit; and post-retirement employment. A necessary resource for seniors, their adult children, and eldercare professionals, How to Age in Place is both a practical roadmap and inspirational guide for the millions of seniors who want to make their own decisions and age well.
Download or read book Navigating Assisted Living written by Kristi Stalder and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a practical guide through the complex world of senior living, this book offers support and guidance for families to collaborate, leverage one another's strengths, and work toward this higher goal of making sure that their loved ones thrive. Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicare and Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, the state-survey process, and much more. With limited resources on the market today, planning for Assisted Living can be overwhelming for those who are making difficult choices for their loved ones. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing. Author and former Community Relations Director at a prestigious assisted living community, Kristi Stalder, offers solutions to almost any situation; financial, behavioral, and emotional, so you can make an educated decision that will be in your loved one's best interest. Non-medical and simple, this book provides the facts and resources necessary to create a flawless transition and support through the entire process.
Download or read book How to Age in Place written by Mary A. Languirand, Ph.D. and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community. For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend their retirement years. This is why more and more people are choosing to “age in place.” In this empowering and indispensable book, clinical psychologists and aging specialists Mary Languirand and Robert Bornstein teach readers how, with planning and foresight, they can age with dignity and comfort in the place of their own choosing. How to Age in Place offers useful, actionable advice on financial planning; making your home physically safe; getting around; obtaining necessary services; keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit; and post-retirement employment. A necessary resource for seniors, their adult children, and eldercare professionals, How to Age in Place is both a practical roadmap and inspirational guide for the millions of seniors who want to make their own decisions and age well.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Aging written by Christine K. Cassel and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts in their relative fields discuss topics such as the normal processes of aging, how laws affect the elderly, what forms of exercise are most beneficial at various stages of life, family issues, and more.
Download or read book Assisted Living 911 written by Andrew Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have worked with families as they begin, and then navigate, the complex experience of making decisions about senior care communities. This process includes, but is not limited to, deciding when to transition a senior from home to a care facility, what type of facility is most appropriate, and the family's budget. Often, over the course of this process, families evaluate the quality of a facility, and what cost options align with only to find that they have lots of questions and relatively few answers, and end up making what amounts to an uninformed decision, despite this being one of the most important that they may ever make. Assisted Living 9-1-1 is a compassionately written practical guide, giving living care decision making. It also provides targeted insider tips and strategies that family caregivers can use to guide decision making and frame discussions with senior community representatives, such that the process of choosing a care facility reflects specificity to straightforward, comforting and empowering resource. This book translates the enigma of decision making into easy to understand language and concise action steps. It is certain to be an invaluable companion to those who are facing and trying to embrace senior care decisions."-Teion Wells Harrison, PHD Licensed Clinical Psychologist "This book is extremely detailed and answers every question that ponders the mind of an individual or even family when it comes to placing or making decisions for your elderly loved ones for an assisted living facility."-Erika Butler, RN"Assisted Living 9-1-1 is a perfect resource for those inquiring about assisted living for a loved one. This book provides hands on instructions on how to prepare for the talk, how to get family on board, and how to solidify plans for assisted living. A lot of families have a hard time accepting the decline of a loved one. Oftentimes there are disagreements in the family about placing a loved one in assisted living, even if it's the right decision. I particularly enjoyed how this book provided conflict resolution to help one navigate through the discord. Overall it's an easy read with lots of helpful information. Two thumbs up!"-Sheena Hall, MSW LSW, Columbus, OHAs a family caregiver for many of us will come a time when a loved one will suddenly need the services of a senior living community.Often this need happens unexpectedly due to a major event in our loved ones' life.With so much educational material available, it can lead to information overload. Most seniors and their families are not prepared for such a life changing event.This leads to the family caregiver taking off work, emotional and financial stress, and making numerous decisions that affect themselves as well as their loved ones well being.Family members do their best to help their aging parent in an overwhelming journey often completing the process with an unpleasant experience or uneasy in their decisions.This quick, simple, and crucial resource will guide you through the complex situations families go through and provide solutions every step of the way so you can make educated decisions with confidence. This book guides you through: *Understanding the differences, positives and negatives of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities; including senior community options many families are not aware of.*How to evaluate senior communities and avoid common pitfalls families regret*A detailed senior community checklist and questionnaire designed to aid in the prevention of getting taken advantage of *The average cost of these senior communities.*Options on how to pay for these services and dispelling some payment myths. *In$ider Tips located throughout the book*Having the discussion with your elder parent*Handling sibling disputes*Determining what level of care is needed for your loved one*And Much M
Download or read book Trusting Independence a Practical Guide to Independent Living Trusts written by Andrew Holman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
