Download or read book Elder Care Precious Presence written by Dr. Alex Kodiath and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety percent of the population faces long-term care for their life or the life of a loved one. In Elder Care: Precious Presence, author Dr. Alex Kodiath presents personal, true stories of life in long-term care and reflects on the lessons that can be drawn from these stories. With almost twenty-five years of experience in social work in the medical field, Kodiath gives guidance on the spiritual nurturing of those in long-term care and discusses the importance of compassion in caregiving. Elder Care: Precious Presence provides the tools for professionals and families to understand the needs of the sick and the elderly and how to answer these basic needs with love and grace. The stories illustrate the concept of the spiritual grace of presence. Elder Care: Precious Presence provides hope. It demonstrates that the end of a loved ones life doesnt have to be a time of fear, confusion, and guilt. It can, instead, be a time of healing, a time of loving, and a time of dignity, acceptance, and peace.
Download or read book Elder Care written by Alex Kodiath and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety percent of the population faces long-term care for their life or the life of a loved one. In Elder Care: Precious Presence, author Dr. Alex Kodiath presents personal, true stories of life in long-term care and reflects on the lessons that can be drawn from these stories. With almost twenty-five years of experience in social work in the medical field, Kodiath gives guidance on the spiritual nurturing of those in long-term care and discusses the importance of compassion in caregiving. Elder Care: Precious Presence provides the tools for professionals and families to understand the needs of the sick and the elderly and how to answer these basic needs with love and grace. The stories illustrate the concept of the spiritual grace of presence. Elder Care: Precious Presence provides hope. It demonstrates that the end of a loved one's life doesn't have to be a time of fear, confusion, and guilt. It can, instead, be a time of healing, a time of loving, and a time of dignity, acceptance, and peace.
Download or read book Elder Care Journey written by Laura Katz Olson and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a Gold Medal, 2017 Living Now Book Award in the Caregiving category Shortlisted for the 2016 Sarton Women's Book Awards in the Memoir category presented by the Story Circle Network For millions of Americans caregiving is the "new normal." For Laura Katz Olson, a respected researcher of long-term care for the aging, Elder Care Journey chronicles the disruption of her world and how it is upended by the ever-increasing long-distance needs of her own mother. A healthy, Senior Olympics medal winner, Olson's mother is slowly and steadily incapacitated by Parkinson's disease and a gradual loss of vision. Thrust into a long-distance caregiving role, Olson finds her previous academic notions about assisting a frail parent increasingly at odds with the reality of the lived experience. In a narrative full of "ah-ha!" moments, tears, sighs, and outrage that will be familiar to many, Olson opens a window into the nursing home and home care industries that consume much in the way of taxpayer dollars, but often fail to deliver quality care. Olson's personal story vividly demonstrates not only the overwhelming bureaucratic barriers faced by care-dependent seniors but also their beleaguered adult children's attempts to ensure their parents' health, safety, and well-being.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Elder Care written by Eugenia L. Siegler MD, FACP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the broad but practical notions of how to care for the patient, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, a state-of-the-art resource features nearly 300 articles, written by experts in the field. Multidisciplinary by nature, all aspects of clinical care of the elderly are addressed. Coverage includes acute and chronic disease, home care including family-based care provisions, nursing home care, rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention, education, case management, social services, assisted living, advance directives, palliative care, and much more! Each article concludes with specialty web site listings to help direct the reader to further resources. Features new to this second edition: More extensive use of on-line resources for further information on topics Thoroughly updated entries and references Inclusion of current research in geriatrics reflecting evidence-based practice New topics, including Assisted Living, Nursing Home Managed Care, Self-Neglect, Environmental Modifications (Home & Institution), Technology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychoactive Medications, Pain--Acute and Chronic Still the only reference of it kind, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care will prove to be an indispensable tool for all professionals in the field of aging, such as nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, health administrators, and more.
Download or read book Elder Care written by John Paul Marosy and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elder Care written by James Andrew Kenny and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a psychologist and a physician who have extensive experience in treating the elderly and first-hand knowledge of what it is like to care for an elderly parent, Eldercare offers practical, down-to-earth information on how to care for older persons. Emphasis is given to questions about the aging process, maintaining maximum independence, the pluses and minuses of home care, preparing a safe environment, how to choose a nursing home, nutrition and exercise, dealing with behavioral problems and basic medical concerns. Eldercare is concerned with every aspect of the aging process, including the importance of family support and role reversal when the adult child takes on the responsibility of making the choices for an aging parent. Blending professional expertise and personal experience, the authors discuss not only the challenges confronting the aged and those who care for them, but also the opportunities for family growth and personal fulfillment.
Download or read book The Elder Care Survival Guide written by Martin R. Sabel and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ELDER CARE JUST GOT EASIER ... Get better care for your aging elder, reduce your stress and live a more balanced life. Here is your complete "essential insider's reference" that guides you through the often unfriendly and challenging waters known as eldercare. You'll refer to it again and again. You will discover simple steps that: * Get the help you need when you need it * Quickly locate money to pay for care * Melt your elder's resistance to getting help * Build a personal support network ready and willing to help * Handle the inevitable conflicts with family members * Create and maintain a balanced life as a caregiver * Access valuable government benefits to reduce caregiving's financial burden
Download or read book Where Do We Begin written by Carla MacHGregor and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elder Care written by Eliza Hayton and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a guiding beacon for individuals, families, and professionals who embark on the noble path of caring for seniors. Through its pages, readers will embark on a comprehensive journey, delving into the complexities of geriatric care management and the nuances of caregiving that define the latter chapters of life. As our society ages, understanding the unique needs of seniors becomes crucial. "Elder Care" unfolds the layers of geriatric care management, offering insights into the physical, emotional, and social aspects of aging. From healthcare considerations to emotional support, financial planning to fostering a nurturing environment, this book equips its readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges and celebrate the joys of elder care. Beyond the practical aspects, this book delves into the profound relationships formed through caregiving. It honors the dedication of caregivers, the unsung heroes who selflessly devote themselves to ensuring the comfort and dignity of our seniors. Whether you are a family member, a professional caregiver, or someone passionate about contributing to the well-being of seniors, this book invites you to join a community dedicated to understanding, supporting, and uplifting our elders. Together, let us embrace the challenges and joys of geriatric care management and caregiving, weaving a tapestry of love, respect, and dignified aging for our seniors.
Download or read book NAVIGATING ELDER CARE written by JULIA PARKER and published by Austin Macauley. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenges of life for elders can be daunting. Whether you are an elder or a caregiver, you don't have to do this alone. I know the journey isn't easy, and through my experience as an elder care nurse, and your effort and greater understanding, we can help develop a life that elders want and deserve, even when they need assistance. In this book, I will help you understand the impacts of aging, challenges of daily life, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health and hospice. In addition, I will guide you on how to help your senior loved ones and determine how to integrate family and friends to assist with elder care. Navigating Elder Care provides you with concrete tools to manage the challenges and embrace multiple possibilities for supporting elders. The insights and guidance provided here are based on over a decade of experience, leadership, and education as a certified gerontology nurse working in senior living, elder care, and dementia support.
Download or read book The A to Z Guide to Elder Care written by Joseph Kandel and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aged Care.
Download or read book Elder Care Made Easier written by Marion Somers and published by Addicus Books. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one, you are not alone. Statistics show that nearly 25 percent of all households in the United States are providing care for an elderly person. Although you may be willing to help, you may find the task comes with unexpected challenges. Matters you never thought about are now your responsibility—healthcare, housing, financial and legal matters, as well as day-to-day issues involving nutrition, medications, and personal safety. You may find yourself worried, overworked, and exhausted. Over the past forty-five years, Doctor Marion Somers, a leading geriatric specialist, has helped thousands of individuals and their families with these matters. In Elder Care Made Easier, she draws from those decades of experience to offer 10 practical steps to help you navigate your caregiver's journey: &• Communicate openly &• Put safety first &• Improve the lifestyle &• Make life easier with adapted equipment &• Manage financial issues &• Take care of legal matters &• Find mobility in disability &• Find the right housing &• Hire help when it's needed &• Learn to let go Doctor Marion Will Save You Time, Money, and Heartache
Download or read book Eldercare SOS Facing Hard Choices with Hope written by Alice Kalso and published by Elk Lake Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your aging parent's health dips. Your responsibilities soar. You need help and hope for the road ahead. Elder Care SOS: Facing Hard Choices with Hope will help you understand the "new" parent and your new role, and tackle driving vs. not driving, moving or staying home, advocating for your parent and yourself, and facing end of life. Leaving worries in God's hands and learning from others are essential. Alice Kalso, author, is an award-winning writer. She worked with families of seniors for twenty-five years. Their stories, plus her family's story, intertwine with how-to help from senior care professionals.
Download or read book Elder Care and Service Learning written by Susanne Bleiberg Seperson and published by Information Age Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2008 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joan s Elder Care Guide written by Joan Y. Edwards and published by 4rv Nonfiction. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joan's Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder to Survive gives you, the caregiver, ways to meet your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs and those of your elder to promote healing, well-being, and survival. Based on the author's research and fourteen years of experience caring for her mother, this book provides many resources to find the right place for your elder to live, explains ways to improve communication to help find solutions to problems, and gives organization ideas formedical, financial, insurance, and legal documents. It offers ways for a caregiver to get time away from caregiving responsibilities and contains information substitutecaregivers must have to keep their elders safe. Along with all this, the book explains the signs of the end of life, ways to celebrate an elder's life, and gives duties of an executor of an estate. It also includes ten useful charts to assist in assessing and recording an elder's needs and capabilities.
Download or read book Eldercare 101 written by Mary Jo Saavedra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-understand guide for caregivers in a post-pandemic world who are adapting to the rapidly changing lifestyles and care needs of elders. The care and wellbeing of our seniors is paramount as we move out of the worst phase of Covid 19 and back to a more stable landscape, that is still subject to the vagaries of aging, illness, and capabilities. This Updated edition of Eldercare 101 has been expanded to include pandemic lessons, climate change impact on senior housing and relocation, new medical and technological advancements, new housing trends, multigenerational living, Zoom memorials, brain health, legal needs when you have no children or family, isolation and more. Using her Six Pillars of Aging Wellbeing™ framework, Mary Jo Saavedra and a variety of expert contributors explore the needs, desires, realistic circumstances, opportunities for healthy and safe aging, and end of life care … something we all need to think about at some time or another.
Download or read book Creating a Rich Meaningful Life in Long Term Care written by Mary Ann Konarzewski and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of 2018 Caregiver Friendly Book Award-Today's Caregiver Magazine Finalist--2018 Next Generation Indie Awards Gold Medalist--2018 Living Now Book Awards Want to help elders live with more passion, dignity, joy and purpose? This person-centered guide shows how. Over six million elders reside in long-term care. Many have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other medical conditions. Some struggle with depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life in Long-Term Care challenges our notions of what it means to grow old, to live in a long-term care community and to have dementia. Drawing on two decades of experience in long-term care, Ms. Konarzewski shows family caregivers and eldercare professionals how to help elders thrive, grow, and live with more joy, inspiration, and purpose. Practical tips, insights, and suggestions for designing programs are interwoven with stories illustrating how these are put into practice. Programs include honoring wisdom, celebrating lives and dreams, and healing through nature, poetry, massage therapy, and the expressive arts. By emphasizing the importance of presence, unconditional love, and seeing beyond the surface, the book illuminates how to find and nurture the spark of life, no matter how incoherent or frail someone may be. The book uplifts, surprises, and inspires, bringing hope, humor, and a new perspective on aging in long-term care. An essential resource guide for anyone who cares for elders.
