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Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been--or will be--responsible for giving care, for a sustained period, to someone close to them. Gail Sheehy, who has chronicled every major turning point for twentieth-century Americans, as well as reported on everything from politics to sexuality, knows firsthand the trials, fears, and rare joys of caregiving. Here, she takes you by the hand and shows you that you will...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers in the Home, takes a personal, professional, and sometimes humorous approach to the challenges, benefits, pitfalls and problems of hiring in-home caregivers. Here, two geriatric care experts explore the essential credentials and experience a home caregiver should have, pitfalls to avoid, hiring options and managing costs, and the decisions that go into finding the right fit for your loved...
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Dementia -- Getting medical help for the person who has dementia -- Characteristic behavioral symptoms in people who have dementia -- Problems in independent living -- Problems arising in daily care -- Medical problems -- Behavioral symptoms of dementia -- Symptoms that appear as changes in mood -- Special arrangements if you become ill -- Getting outside help -- You and the person who has dementia as parts of a family -- How caring for a person who...
Author
Publisher
Robinson
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This indispensable guide aims to be a one-stop-shop for the huge percentage of the population who, now or later, find themselves in a caring role, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full-time for a disabled child or confused parent. This book will also help carers care for themselves. It looks at the difficult feelings that go hand in hand with caring, including how relationships are affected. There's...
Author
Series
Fortune hunters series volume 4
Publisher
Signet
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Down on her luck and desperate for work, beautiful Hannah Grey finds herself in a mansion on the wild Maine coast, caring for a lonely elderly woman.
13) The 36-hour day: a family guide to caring for people who have Alzheimer disease and other dementias
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. Mace and Robins provide practical and specific advice to make care easier, improve quality of life, and lift the spirits of a family dealing with Alzheimer disease.
"Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease....
14) The family caregiver's manual: a practical planning guide to managing the care of your loved one
Author
Publisher
Central Recovery Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Family caregiving expert David Levy sets forth how to evaluate priorities, understand options, and face bedrock issues (legal, financial, emotional, social), so caregivers can make wise and informed decisions for their loved ones, while gaining peace of mind from knowing they did the best they could under the circumstances. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, Levy provides caregivers with a model for effective planning and problem-solving,...
19) Share the care
Author
Publisher
A Fireside Book
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
How to organize a group to care for someone who is seriously ill