Elder Care

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.

Michael was four when his relentless campaign for a dog began. His parents, Janet and Rich, were steadfast; bringing a dog into their fast-paced New York City lives was utterly impractical. On Thanksgiving weekend, however, Huck, a sweet, mischievous toy poodle, joins the family and wins everyone's hearts.... A few months later, the family ventures to baseball's spring training, leaving Huck with Janet's sister in Ramsey, New Jersey. Barely 24 hours into the trip, Janet receives the dreaded phone call: Huck has slipped through the backyard fence and run away.

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.

Operating an ALF can be rewarding. The services you provide for people aged 62+ and their families help people live their best lives. You also contribute to the community and society at large by maintaining the health and well-being of a contributing member.

This is the revised Creating the Dynamic Dementia Care Team. This manual has been expanded and contains skill information for self-evaluation, brain anatomy of persons with dementia and how to interact, communicate, and help provide quality of life for those with brain related deficits. Caregivers are given practical tips and quizzes throughout the book. At the end of the book there is a self-evaluation chapter and help for family caregivers.

This book can be used when making difficult healthcare decisions at home with no available guidance. It is also used if one's financial situation is such that a family is concerned about not being able to afford some or all care being offered. In such situations, this book helps patients, families, and neighbors gather together as they make difficult decisions right in their homes.

This guide is intended for adult sons and daughters of their aging parent to help retain either staying in their home safely or identify what level of care is optimal in the community. I review levels of care and precisely what a person's abilities look like at each level, which will help patients and families understand their options for meeting specific care needs. This often translates to the cost you may pay, for example, at your chosen assisted living facility.