Elder Care

Your comforting companion in the often-lonely path of caregiving.

The Caregiver’s Advocate is authentic healing—real stories and insightful tools that get straight to the business of supporting the people taking care of those in need. From practical tools like music, eldercare planning, and legal knowledge to bathing and navigating vacations and sensory changes, this book will give you the hope, inspiration, and strategies to care and also keep yourself energized, happy, and sane.

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

The prospect of a long-term commitment to caregiving for someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin. The feeling of helplessness can be difficult to bear! Fortunately, you'll find answers and practical tools in this helpful caregiver handbook. Discover strategies to care for your loved one while not losing yourself in the process.

In this non-fiction book, listeners are introduced to the heartbreaking and infuriating stories of three patients and their families who experienced a complete lack of care and compassion in an American Long Term Acute Care Hospital. Despite the desperate pleas and efforts of their families, these patients were neglected and even denied basic needs, resulting in tragic outcomes.

Employing Care Staff in Your Home by Cecily Lalloo is for people who have unwittingly found themselves becoming employers. Many people find themselves employing caregivers because a loved one is disabled and they need care. Care may be for a few hours a day or on a 24/7 basis for people with multiple complex disabilities. This book takes families through the world of hiring and managing caregivers throughout the employment lifecycle.

Caring for our aging parents—whether we take them into our homes or support them from a distance—is a beautiful opportunity for us to honor them. It can also be an intensely demanding process in which we discover things about them, about ourselves, and about the difficulties of old age that stretch and challenge us.

Writer and founder of national online support group Caregiver Collective and herself a caregiver Jennifer N. Levin offers a comprehensive look at our current culture of care--with an emphasis on Millennial caregivers--providing a roadmap to solutions and an urgent call for policy change.

If you're looking for a guide that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia care, then look no further; this is the book for you! Caring for someone with dementia is noble and rewarding, but it can be extremely overwhelming. Navigating Dementia Care will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to empower you to give the best support to those under your care while enhancing their quality of life and yours as well.

There are over fifty million caregivers in the United States, as of 2020. That's one in five people providing UNPAID care to family, friends and loved ones. There is no discrimination in this statistic, it covers all races, creeds, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, rich, poor and on and on. Only recently has it come to light that the stress and mental wear-and-tear on caregivers is not much different than the patients for whom they care.

Determining when it's time for Hospice care, and an extensive checklist of details to document, questions to ask yourself, and personal decisions to consider in preparation for transition.

Manchmal kommen sie plötzlich, meist aber schleichen die Veränderungen im Schneckentempo heran, bis sie eines Tages unübersehbar werden: Die Eltern sind älter geworden und brauchen Hilfe. Warum kann Mutter den Geldautomaten nicht mehr bedienen? Kann Vater wirklich noch Auto fahren? Ist diese Vergesslichkeit normal oder steckt dahinter eine Demenz?

Are you overwhelmed by the demands of being a caregiver? Do you find yourself struggling to balance your needs with those of your loved ones? Are you caught in the whirlwind of caregiving and need a guide to navigate this demanding journey? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then this is definitely the book for you!

This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage of legal and financial preparations.

"Wine, Wit & Wisdom: A Single Woman's Guide to Navigating Caregiving Chaos" is not your typical caregiving manual. With a refreshing blend of sarcasm, humor, and practical advice, this book offers a unique perspective on the challenging journey of caring for sick or aging parents. Author Mell Corcoran takes listeners on a hilarious yet poignant exploration of the ups and downs of being a caregiver.

The introduction to "Graceful Transitions: Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents" sets the tone for a book aimed at supporting listeners through the complexities of caring for elderly parents. It acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this phase of life, offering listeners not just solace but practical advice on handling legal, emotional, and health-related challenges.

Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, and much more. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing.

In "The Passion for Care," Fredlyne Evbuomwan delves into the heart of what it truly means to be a caregiver and the profound impact it has on both the caregivers and those they serve. This compelling exploration takes listeners on a transformative journey, emphasizing the significance of compassion, empathy, and selflessness in the act of caring for others. The book skillfully weaves together poignant personal narratives, insightful research, and real-world examples, illustrating the diverse ways in which individuals dedicate their lives to the noble art of caregiving.

"A Compassionate Journey" delivers a holistic approach to understanding and meeting the complex needs of your aging parent or loved one without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for help. From practical assessments to emotional support strategies, it lays out every step used by professionals who have successfully done what you're taking on.