Download or read book The Elder Care Playbook written by Petra Weggel and published by Mokupuni Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-02-17 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can you care for an aging parent without becoming a full-time home aide? What happens when you need to ensure an elderly loved one is being cared for, but giving up your own life and career isn't an option? These are the questions author Petra Weggel began asking herself when she suddenly found herself unexpectedly responsible for her parents. Living thousands of miles away from them, she couldn't offer the hands-on attention other adult children gave out of a sense of duty. She also couldn't ignore the reality that they needed help. Through trial and error, Petra realized her role was that of a care organizer - someone in charge of managing two lives. Along the way she became fluent in elder care topics like living options, finances, and legal considerations. If you have ever wondered what will happen if your parent can no longer take care of themselves, or felt overwhelmed at the idea of giving up your own life to fill the role of caregiver, this is the book you need to read today! An easy-to-use 64-page digital "Care Organizer" is included with your purchase. Download the file from the website theeldercareplaybook.com, fill in the blanks, and save. All the information you'll ever need at your fingertips.
Download or read book 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent written by Stefania Shaffer and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the End Is NearAre you worried about what will happen when Mom and Dad can no longer care for themselves? If the whole job of caregiving falls to you, this will be your essential playbook for managing their end-of-life period.9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent: A Love Story of a Different Kind covers topics from keeping your parent safe in their own home, organizing their financial records, and de-cluttering while preserving memories to the aftermath including pre-designed funerals, acting as the executor trustee of the estate, and effectively communicating with siblings and attorneys. Grief counseling for the adult orphan is the final chapter.Funny and compassionate, this is the insider's view of what to expect from your daunting role if you are the adult child coming home to care for your elderly parent until the very end.The Companion Playbook has been streamlined from the Memoir for the busy caregiver who does not have time for the backstory but needs to get started on the urgent To-do list today. Love is in the details. Preparation prevents regret."How to navigate every stage of senior care...So heartfelt and palpable."--Suzanne Pertsch, M.D., Internal Medicine""[T]he A to Zs of elder care...until the end." --Dody Lapworth, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse"A job well done...[Shaffer's]playbook for funeral design and estate management is indispensable."--Catherine Raye-Wong, Estate Law, Aaron, Reichert, Carpol & Riffle APC"Managing finances is a critical aspect of elder care that Ms. Shaffer covers in-depth."--Leonard A. Watson, Financial Advisor"Shaffer movingly and transparently draws the reader into this well-written, compelling book."--Robert L. Hendren, D.O.. Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco"So engaging...Stefania is a spot-on spokesperson for all who experience caregiving."--Stephanie Amsden, M.S.W., Grief Counselor
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 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 Cliff 1 0 written by Stella Nsong and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for The Elder Care Cliff 1.0 In my 39 years in the eldercare industry and a caregiver myself, I have picked up a lot of tips from this book. As caregivers, we want to do all that we can, not thinking of what it is doing to our own well-being. Your loved one needs your help, but he/she still needs the socialization of others and a routine to keep well physically and mentally. Respite is a must, and like Stella Nsong so eloquently puts it, respite is an investment in caregiving. It is easy to read and understand and loaded with valuable information. Its a must-read for all caregivers. - Walt Walko, chairman of the board of the CAREgiving Institute The Elder Care Cliff 1.0 is an easy read that makes you want to make positive changes in your world as a caregiver. Lesson learned, take care of yourself first so you can provide care for others as long as necessary. Look for the present each day, knowing tomorrow may never come. I appreciated the top ten ways to care for oneself in chapter 9. -S. Baker, caregiver and registered dietician After years of caring for Mom and Dad as they declined, I had never heard of the term respite or respite care. Like thousands of others, I found out the hard way that caregiver stress takes a serious toll on our own bodies. But it sneaks up on us, and we dont deal with it. Eventually, we and our loved ones suffer. This book is about how respite care will save you from exhaustion, guilt, depression, heart problems, or worse. The author speaks from decades of experience and shows us how to keep or restore our health and our hopes, before a care crash happens. -T. Andrews, caregiver and regulatory and compliance writer for the pharmaceutical industry
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 Elder Care in Crisis written by Emily K. Abel and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing partly from an online support group for dementia caregivers, this book demonstrates that this country faces an elder care crisis. Our elder care system rests on the exploitation of workers, mostly women and people of color, who are paid too little to make ends meet and imposes unsustainable burdens on family members"--
Download or read book The ElderCare Ready Book written by Stuart Furman and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eldercare 911 written by Susan Beerman and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, updated, and expanded edition provides even the most experienced family caregivers--as well as professionals--with invaluable new insights and guidance for managing eldercare needs.
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 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 Stillpoint written by Sheila K. Collins and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My radio audience filled with caregivers from all walks of life will treasure each page."-Joel Markel, host of Preferred Company, President and Founder of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services "What a delightful, comprehensive guide, reminding us all about the critical importance of self-care. The authors invite us to rethink -- perhaps redefine -- the concept of caregiver, transforming it into 'caresharer.' Take some time with this book, practicing its precious gems, and notice from the inside out the impact it makes on your ability to be present with yourself and all your relations."-Jamie McHugh, Somatic Movement Therapist and artist "If you are weary from caring for others and humbled by what it takes, open this book. Sheila K. Collins and her co-author Christine Gautreaux both walk this walk. Sheila is a national leader in the dance of wise caregiving for self and others. Phil Porter and I, the cofounders of InterPlay, are indebted to her for her contributions to our system. We know her backward and forward as an artist, therapist, and teacher. She's the real deal. Tested, tenacious, tender and true, a wise elder and creative guide for getting through life's hard stuff."-Cynthia Winton-Henry, InterPlay co-founder, and authorof Move: What the Body Wants and Dance: the Sacred Art "In this comprehensive guide, the Stillpoint authors creatively address a neglected component of professional social work education -- self-care! As we teach students the best practices to meet the needs of clients, we often fail to provide evidence-based tools to assist students and young professionals in maintaining a strong and vibrant self. Stillpoint could be a helpful textbook for social workers serving others in what turns out to be a hazardous occupation."-Lynn Coghill, LCSW, Director of University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work MSW Program, retired
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 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent written by Stefania Shaffer and published by . This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the End Is Near Are you worried about what will happen when Mom and Dad can no longer care for themselves? If the whole job of caregiving falls to you, this will be your essential playbook for managing their end-of-life period. 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent covers topics from keeping your parent safe in their own home, organizing their financial records, and de-cluttering while preserving memories to the aftermath including pre-designed funerals, acting as the executor trustee of the estate, and effectively communicating with siblings and attorneys. Grief counseling for the adult orphan is the final chapter. Funny and compassionate, this is the insider's view of what to expect from your daunting role if you are the adult child coming home to care for your elderly parent until the very end. Editorial Reviews "How to navigate every stage of senior care.... So heartfelt and palpable."-Suzanne Pertsch, M.D., Internal Medicine " T]he A to Zs of elder care...until the end."-Dody Lapworth, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse "A job well done.... Shaffer's] playbook for funeral design and estate management is indispensable." -Catherine Raye-Wong, Estate Law, Aaron, Reichert, Carpol & Riffle APC "Managing finances is a critical aspect of elder care that Ms. Shaffer covers in-depth."-Leonard A. Watson, Financial Advisor "Shaffer movingly and transparently draws the reader into this well-written, compelling book."-Robert L. Hendren, D.O., Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco
Download or read book The Eldercare Handbook written by Stella Henry and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2006-05-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive and accessible guide, long-term care expert Stella Henry helps readers navigate the daunting logistics and powerful emotions of making care decisions for an elderly parent or loved one. Drawing from her 36 years as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator, as well as her experience caring for both her parents (both of whom suffered the ravages of Alzheimer's disease), Henry tackles all the tough issues: spotting the warning signs of dementia, redefining sibling roles, doing a walk-through at an assisted living facility or nursing home, making the move, and coping with "take me home!" demands.She also explains the medical, legal, and insurance maze. In a time when almost 10 million Americans currently need long-term care, The Eldercare Handbook is an essential read.
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 for medical, financial, insurance, and legal documents. It offers ways for a caregiver to get time away from caregiving responsibilities and contains information substitute caregivers 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 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.
