Download or read book Navigating the Eldercare Journey written by Jodi Clock and published by Mag Mile Books. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all enjoyed a good laugh at the perils of getting older. But entering your Golden Years without any money is no joke. End-of-life planning is a difficult subject to talk about-between facing mortality (either your parents or your own) to discussing the ever-confusing subject of Medicare, there's nothing fun about facing death and the issues that come with it. Navigating the Eldercare Journey...Without Going Broke! can help ease the pain of dealing with these responsibilities. This easy-to-understand guide takes you from the essentials of qualifying for Medicaid to planning a funeral-in layman's terms. Author Jodi Clock provides fundamental information on how you can maximize your hard-earned dollars to last through your retirement. Don't wait until it's too late to get end-of-life advice you need to safeguard you and your parent's assets. You have a choice-be proactive and protect your money, or help fund Uncle Sam. Don't leave it exposed and unnecessarily taxed when you or your parents pass away. No matter how prepared you think you are, the reality of death is sobering. When time is on your side you can make well-thought out decisions so you can enjoy your life to the fullest and know that you will be protected as you age.
Download or read book Elder Care Journey written by Laura Katz Olson and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining expert knowledge and first-hand experience, a noted elder care researcher confronts the long-distance care of her own mother. 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, Olsons mother is slowly and steadily incapacitated by Parkinsons 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. Olsons personal story vividly demonstrates not only the overwhelming bureaucratic barriers faced by care-dependent seniors but also their beleaguered adult childrens attempts to ensure their parents health, safety, and well-being. After losing two siblings, Laura Katz Olson is left singularly responsible for her physically active and lively mother, Dorothy, a thousand miles away, both young at heart and eagerly bicycling everywhere, but increasingly limited by the normal process of aging. Being an expert on aging and health care, Olson is at first confident as she tries to let her mother age in place. More than anyone, she believes, she should know what to do. Shuttling between Florida and Pennsylvania, Olson settles into a crushing routine, and with each visit she finds incremental downward change in her mothers health. Pulled by daughterly guilt at times, but also a wellspring of love, Olson is frank about the resentment she sometimes experiences. With a unique perspective that links the systemic flaws in our policy approach to elder care to real-world experience, Olson exposes the challenges we all face or are likely to face. More than a personal story, but nevertheless an extremely compelling one, the book should be read by those confounded and frustrated, and by those without direct knowledge of what quietly repeats itself millions of times a day. Miriam Laugesen, Department of Health Policy and Management, Columbia University In Elder Care Journey, Laura Olson tells the riveting story of helping her aging, disabled mother navigate the system of long-term services and supports. A renowned scholar of aging and long-term care policy, Dr. Olson was nevertheless unprepared for the daily frustrations involved in confronting a bewildering array of obstacles, deceptions, burdensome and repetitive procedures and paperwork, and catch-22s, ranging from the annoying to the downright dangerous. She shows how well-intentioned policies can fall far short of meeting peoples needs, especially for those in greatest need, in a system based on fragmented interests and private-sector profit maximization. Combining scholarly expertise with personal experience, she ends the book with a detailed but highly accessible analysis of the long-term care system and how it could be improved to the benefit of both taxpayers and beneficiaries. This book is a compelling read for policymakers and for students and scholars of health care and social welfare policy, highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate courses. The authors experiences also provide helpful advice to caregivers on what to expect and how to deal with it, as well as reassurance that they are not alone. Christine L. Day, University of New Orleans If a society is judged by how well it treats its most vulnerable members, Laura Katz Olson, a prominent health policy scholar, demonstrates that we have a long way to go in how we serve frail and disabled elders in need of long-term services and supports at the end of their lives. Olson develops a compelling narrative that describes the subtle and not-so-subtle indignities imposed on elders and their caregivers navigating the complex maze of health and social service systems at their hour of greatest need. Even an expert such as Olson struggled in light of the challenges posed by these impediments. By connecting her own personal journey to the larger societal challenges within which her struggles are embedded, Olson makes a significant contribution to the literature that should be required reading for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers looking to advance the welfare of the nations most vulnerable citizens. Edward Alan Miller, author of Block Granting Medicaid: A Model for 21st Century Medicaid Reform? This page-turner is at once a tender tale of a daughters devotion and a stinging indictment of the hugely complex and wholly inadequate American long-term care system. That an elder-care expert can barely navigate the Byzantine web of public and private insurance and services for her disabled mother is alarming enough. Truly horrific are the systems shortcomings and the increasing role that for-profit providers play, fleecing and even abusing their customers. A startling wake-up call. Andrea Louise Campbell, author of Trapped in Americas Safety Net: One Familys Struggle
Download or read book Navigating the Eldercare Journey written by Jodi M. Clock and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. That's when it's time for my nap." ~Bob HopeWe've all enjoyed a good laugh at the perils of getting older. But entering your Golden Years without any money is no joke. End-of-life planning is a difficult subject to talk about--between facing mortality (either your parent's or your own) to discussing the ever-confusing subject of Medicare, there's nothing fun about facing death and the issues that come with it. "Navigating the Eldercare Journey...Without Going Broke!" (Second Edition) can help ease the pain of dealing with these responsibilities. This easy-to-understand guide takes you from the essentials of qualifying for Medicaid to planning a funeral--in layman's terms. Author Jodi Clock provides fundamental information on how you can maximize your hard-earned dollars to last through your retirement. Don't wait until it's too late to get end-of-life advice you need to safeguard you and your parent's assets.You have a choice--be proactive and protect your money, or help fund Uncle Sam. Don't leave it exposed and unnecessarily taxed when you or your parents pass away. No matter how prepared you think you are, the reality of death is sobering. When time is on your side, you can make well-thought-out decisions so you can enjoy your life to the fullest and know that you will be protected as you age.
Download or read book Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents written by Cheryl A. Kuba and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents proposes an entirely unique approach to the field of gerontology, giving dependent care receivers a voice. Caregivers will be made aware of what care receivers truly want during life's final chapters. Exploring issues of housing, spirituality, personal care and death, Cheryl Kuba has created a testament to the dependent elderly. This book draws on numerous interviews with aging people and discusses common caregiver mistakes and interpretations, what a caregiver should expect when an aging parent moves in, and how to care for an aging parent from afar. Kuba also delves into such phenomena as guilt, role reversal, changing family dynamics, financial stress, and caring for oneself while caring for another. The 22.4 million elderly people being cared for in the United States comprises the fastest growing segment of the population, making this reference on the opinions and concerns of care receivers invaluable.
Download or read book Seasons of Change written by Valerie A Vanbooven Bsn, RN and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to elder care options in the United States. It is designed to help seniors and their adult children understand the importance of elder care and the options available to them. There's a saying that captures the essence of our life's journey, "Time and tide wait for no man". As the clock ticks, we are all progressing on this inexorable journey, a journey where the twilight years bring about a season of reflection, a season of change, and often, a season of care. This is the stage where many of us find ourselves becoming the caregiver for those who once cared for us - our parents. As we embark on this exploration of elder care, it is vital to note that this journey, while universal in its occurrence, is incredibly individual in its experience. The world of elder care, filled with its many options and important decisions, is often navigated amidst a sea of emotions. There are moments of nostalgia for the days gone by, anxiety about the unknown road ahead, and a sense of duty to provide the best care possible for our loved ones. This complexity is the essence of the aging journey. Emotionally, elder care often comes with a significant shift in family dynamics. The roles reverse; the people who took care of you are now in need of care. Acceptance of this changing reality may not come easily. There could be feelings of guilt, sadness, or even resentment. These emotions are natural, but they need to be acknowledged and addressed. A healthy emotional environment is crucial for both the caregiver and the receiver to traverse this new reality. On the practical front, navigating elder care can feel like trying to decipher a complicated map without a compass. The numerous care options, financial considerations, legal implications, and healthcare systems can seem overwhelming. But fear not, dear reader. This book is designed to be your compass, helping you understand the intricacies of elder care in the United States. We will delve into each aspect in detail, offering guidance and resources to aid in your decision-making process.
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 Eldercare as Art and Ministry written by Irene V. Jackson-Brown and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the fact that, despite the inevitability of aging, the vast majority of us are ill-prepared for eldercare. Eldercare as Art and Ministry broadens and deepens an understanding of eldercare as an art and as a ministry. As art, eldercare requires creativity, imagination, and perseverance. Here, ministry is considered in its fullest meaning, to include guiding, administering, serving, waiting upon, or acting as a loved one's agent. Through stories, lessons, and poignant vignettes, Jackson-Brown calls each one of us—whether young or older, ordained or laity, fortunate or less fortunate, prepared or not—to serve and care for an aging loved one. For lay people and professionals, this book is a guide to navigate the challenges of eldercare and to find meaning in this important work.
Download or read book Elder Care Compass Navigating the Challenges with Compassion and Confidence written by Kirsty Izatt-Lewis and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Elder Care Compass: Navigating the Challenges with Compassion and Confidence" is a comprehensive guide designed to support individuals facing the complex task of caring for aging loved ones. From understanding the diverse needs of elders to navigating legal, financial, and emotional considerations, this book offers practical advice, expert insights, and compassionate support every step of the way. Whether you're providing hands-on care or coordinating services from afar, you'll find valuable resources and strategies to help you navigate the elder care journey with confidence and grace. Discover how to prioritize self-care, communicate effectively, access community resources, and navigate end-of-life planning with sensitivity and care. With the right tools and knowledge, you can navigate the challenges of elder care while providing your loved ones with the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.
Download or read book It s as Simple as Where You Live written by Carol J. Chiarito and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you ensure the best possible care for the elders in your life? This is the question Carol Chiarito asked when she began the process of finding an assisted living community for her mother, Doris. But everywhere she looked, she was confronted with meaningless jargon and a deluge of information that was often difficult to understand. When Carol couldn't find a clear, practical guide to consumer-centered eldercare, she wrote her own. It's As Simple As Where You Live: A Guide for Beginning the Journey Through Eldercare offers invaluable tips, guidelines, and strategies for people navigating this important life change. Whether you are caring for both parents, just Mom or Dad, or a beloved grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend; whether you have siblings to share the responsibility or are the sole caretaker; whether you live in New York City or San Francisco, Toronto or San Antonio; whether your elder is a thousand miles away, down the street, or in your own home-there are elements of the journey we all share. This book will introduce you to a community of people who are on the same path, and who have found the answers they were seeking. Aging is inevitable. But aging with grace and dignity, in a warm and loving community, is a choice. At the end of the day, it's as simple as where you live.
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 ElderCare Ready Book written by Stuart Furman and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eldercare tends to sneak up on everybody involved. Adult children allow themselves to believe that their parents will never get sick or old. Parents fail to acknowledge that they will one day become dependent upon others. And ignoring the inevitable only makes it more difficult to cope when a crisis finally occurs. Fortunately, you can make your caregiving journey far easier by facing it head-on. The ElderCare Ready Book tells you what to expect and how to prepare for the challenges you'll encounter. You'll learn: · How to be prepared for your eldercare journey · How to implement the necessary steps to manage and control your loved one's care: o How to identify what information and documentation you will need o How to access certain necessary information o How to organize and keep this data at hand for use when needed · Common misconceptions about eldercare and legal documentation · How to keep your loved ones safe · What to expect from care providers · And much more . . .
Download or read book Old and Sick in America written by Muriel R. Gillick, M.D. and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, the American health care system has steadily grown in size and complexity. Muriel R. Gillick takes readers on a narrative tour of American health care, incorporating the stories of older patients as they travel from the doctor's office to the hospital to the skilled nursing facility, and examining the influence of forces as diverse as pharmaceutical corporations, device manufacturers, and health insurance companies on their experience. A scholar who has practiced medicine for over thirty years, Gillick offers readers an informed and straightforward view of health care from the ground up, revealing that many crucial medical decisions are based not on what is best for the patient but rather on outside forces, sometimes to the detriment of patient health and quality of life. Gillick suggests a broadly imagined patient-centered reform of the health care system with Medicare as the engine of change, a transformation that would be mediated through accountability, cost-effectiveness, and culture change.
Download or read book We Can Do This written by Lorraine (Lorrie) Morales and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, conversational and authentic, this timely book by Lorraine Morales, is a must-read for the increasing number of people with aging parents. The book partners Lorrie’s journey and real-life stories with essential facts, take-aways, and practical advice to help caregivers and their loved ones make realistic, knowledgeable, and simple decisions before they’re in a crisis. Focused on Alberta but applicable to all Canadians, Lorrie’s insights touch on everything from organizing medical information to choosing a nursing home. Readers will benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by the author, and they will feel encouraged and equipped to do what needs to be done. We Can Do This! offers Lorrie’s personal story to help others realize that planning for later years in life can be a relatively stress-free process. A tribute to her parents and a guide to all those struggling with the “What do I do now?” questions associated with aging parents, We Can Do This! is one of the new generation of books in health care and senior communities containing indispensable information for all readers.
Download or read book The Ultimate Senior Care Handbook written by Ryan Clarke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Senior Care Handbook is a comprehensive guide to caring for the elderly. This book covers a wide range of topics related to senior care, including physical and cognitive health, legal and financial matters, and end-of-life planning. With clear explanations and, practical tips, this book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to provide the best possible care for their aging loved ones. One of the key features of this book is its focus on the individual needs of senior citizens. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, the book provides tailored advice for caring for seniors with different health conditions and levels of mobility. It also covers important topics such as managing medications, dealing with incontinence, and preventing falls, which are crucial to ensuring the well-being of older adults. Another important benefit of this book is its emphasis on communication and collaboration. This book stresses the importance of working with other caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive care plan for the elderly. It also provides guidance on how to have difficult conversations with seniors about sensitive topics such as end-of-life care and how to handle resistance to care. The Ultimate Senior Care Handbook is an important resource for anyone who wants to provide the best possible care for their aging loved ones. With its comprehensive coverage of all aspects of senior care, its focus on individual needs, and its emphasis on communication and collaboration, this book is the ultimate guide to caring for the elderly.
Download or read book The Compassionate Caregiver Navigating the Journey of Caring for Aging Parents written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As I stand at the threshold of this book, I am acutely aware of the delicate yet profound journey we are about to embark on together. The journey of caring for aging parents is one that many of us will inevitably face, yet it remains a topic often shrouded in uncertainty and apprehension. In writing this book, my aim is not only to provide practical guidance and support but also to offer a beacon of light amidst the sometimes tumultuous waters of caregiving. Drawing upon my own experiences, as well as insights gleaned from caregivers and professionals alike, I hope to illuminate the path ahead and instill a sense of reassurance and empowerment within you, the reader. Within these pages, you will find a roadmap for navigating the complexities of aging, from understanding the physical and emotional nuances of growing older to making difficult decisions about medical care and end-of-life preferences. You will discover strategies for fostering open communication, building a support network, and maintaining your own well-being amidst the demands of caregiving. Above all, I invite you to approach this journey with an open heart and a willingness to embrace the challenges and joys that lie ahead. For in caring for our aging parents, we not only honor the love and sacrifices they have bestowed upon us but also embark on a profound journey of growth, compassion, and resilience. May this book serve as a guiding light, illuminating your path and offering solace and wisdom along the way.
Download or read book Artistry of Eldercare written by Walt Kasmir, PhD and published by Atum Dumamis Press. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of eldercare for your loved ones? Do you feel overwhelmed by the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of caring for aging family members? Artistry of Eldercare offers a fresh perspective on eldercare, blending practical advice with empathetic understanding. This book is designed to help you manage the challenges of eldercare with confidence and compassion. This Is A Straight Forward Practical Guide Chapter Introductions Include... Executive Summaries Key Points Learning Objectives Each Chapter Has An Easy-To-Follow Action Plan From understanding the global landscape of aging to managing eldercare remotely and adapting the home environment for safety and comfort, this book provides actionable steps and real-life case studies to guide you through every stage of the eldercare journey. Imagine being able to provide the best possible care for your loved ones while maintaining your own well-being. Dr. Kasmir provides the tools and insights you need to make informed decisions and create a supportive environment for your elderly family members. Whether you're just beginning to explore eldercare options or you're already deep into the caregiving process, Artistry of Eldercare is a valuable resource that will help you navigate the challenges with compassion and confidence. Get your copy today and start caring for your loved ones with love and responsibility.
Download or read book I Know You by Heart written by Angie Swetland and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the U.S. today, over 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. Each of these individuals has a story. And each one has caregivers, with stories of their own.You have questions - so many questions about what is happening now, and what is to come. How do I cope with this new manifestation of the disease? How do I prepare for an uncertain future?This is especially true when just navigating your way through each day can be overwhelming.Contained within these pages are answers to some of your questions as well as strategies for your future. In navigating this journey, it is important to remember two essential truths. The first is that the body may fail, and the mind may wander, but the spirit - the person inside - remains intact. The caregiver's role is to maximize the remaining strengths of the person they care for.The second is that you are not alone. Caregiving is often an isolating experience.Stories from the lives of others let us know that our experiences are not unique. Be assured that many have gone before, and others are walking the same road today.This is "I Know You by Heart: Navigating the Dementia Journey"