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Author : Stefania Shaffer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)
Download or read book 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent written by Stefania Shaffer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stefania Shaffer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780977232529
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (325 download)
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
Author : Stefania Shaffer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997678109
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (781 download)
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
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309448093
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Author : Kate Washington
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807011754
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Already Toast written by Kate Washington and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of one woman’s struggle to care for her seriously ill husband—and a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Already Toast shows how all-consuming caregiving can be, how difficult it is to find support, and how the social and literary narratives that have long locked women into providing emotional labor also keep them in unpaid caregiving roles. When Kate Washington and her husband, Brad, learned that he had cancer, they were a young couple: professionals with ascending careers, parents to two small children. Brad’s diagnosis stripped those identities away: he became a patient and she his caregiver. Brad’s cancer quickly turned aggressive, necessitating a stem-cell transplant that triggered a massive infection, robbing him of his eyesight and nearly of his life. Kate acted as his full-time aide to keep him alive, coordinating his treatments, making doctors’ appointments, calling insurance companies, filling dozens of prescriptions, cleaning commodes, administering IV drugs. She became so burned out that, when she took an online quiz on caregiver self-care, her result cheerily declared: “You’re already toast!” Through it all, she felt profoundly alone, but, as she later learned, she was in fact one of millions: an invisible army of family caregivers working every day in America, their unpaid labor keeping our troubled healthcare system afloat. Because our culture both romanticizes and erases the realities of care work, few caregivers have shared their stories publicly. As the baby-boom generation ages, the number of family caregivers will continue to grow. Readable, relatable, timely, and often raw, Already Toast—with its clear call for paying and supporting family caregivers—is a crucial intervention in that conversation, bringing together personal experience with deep research to give voice to those tasked with the overlooked, vital work of caring for the seriously ill.
Author : Mark Brennan
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789027481
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (274 download)
Download or read book Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults written by Mark Brennan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual Assessment and Intervention: Current Directions and Applications examines current state-of-the-art efforts in the development and implementation of spiritual interventions for older adults. Academics and practitioners working in social work, social welfare, medicine, and mental health and aging present innovative approaches to meeting major challenges in the field of gerontology, including elder abuse, dementia, care giving, palliative care, and intergenerational relationships. The book provides practical methods for dealing with the problems and pitfalls of starting and evaluating interventions of a spiritual nature in a variety of community-based and institutional settings.
Author : Andrew Seth Rosenzweig MD
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book The Harsh Realities of Alzheimer's Care written by Andrew Seth Rosenzweig MD and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prominent geriatric psychiatrist details the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of places where those with dementia are treated—from emergency rooms and psychiatric hospitals to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The Harsh Realities of Alzheimer's Care: An Insider's View of How People with Dementia Are Treated in Institutions is the first book of its kind. Written by an eminent geriatric psychiatrist who has worked with dementia patients in more than 70 facilities, the book distills all he has learned about dementia care, for better and, more often, for worse. Both a shocking exposé and a practical guide, the book takes readers into nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. It reveals the inadequacies and dangers of these institutions, detailing issues that result in poor care including federal standards for minimum staff training that are, in some cases, lower than those established for dog groomers. The author cites improvements that must be made in emergency rooms and inpatient psychiatric facilities treating victims of dementia, and he documents the downside of memory clinics. But there are steps caregivers can take to protect their loved ones—and themselves. Each chapter concludes with "reality lessons" that offer practical, affordable strategies for coping with dementia's many challenges.
Author : Carol A. Miller
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826120369
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Fast Facts for Dementia Care written by Carol A. Miller and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Author : Howard Gleckman
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429988304
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Caring for Our Parents written by Howard Gleckman and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his mother-in-law died suddenly and his seriously ill father-in-law was left with no one to care for him, the author and his wife were thrust into the complex and overwhelming world of long-term care. Just months later his own father fell sick, and the couple struggled to help care for him too—from 1000 miles away. Over the next year-and-a-half, this ordinary family faced one crisis after another, as each day brought new struggle and pain, but also surprising rewards. They were among the 44 million Americans who are caring for elderly parents or relatives or friends with disabilities. Someone you love will almost certainly need long-term care services before they die. Nearly 70 percent of our parents will receive such help sometime during their old age—usually at home, though often in a nursing home. It will last for an average of three years, though one in five will need this assistance for five years or more. This book tells the sometimes painful, sometimes uplifting, and always compelling stories of the families who struggle every day with the care needs of their loved ones. The costs are crushing: and the weight of 77 million aging Baby Boomers will devastate our nation's already fragile system for funding this critical day-to-day assistance. How can we repair the tattered safety net that is so essential to our aged and disabled?
Author : John P. Fernandez
Publisher : Free Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Politics and Reality of Family Care in Corporate America written by John P. Fernandez and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charlotte Eliopoulos
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826121985
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse written by Charlotte Eliopoulos and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Author : Amy Shojai
Publisher : Furry Muse Publications
ISBN 13 : 1386217530
Total Pages : 882 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Dog Facts: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia written by Amy Shojai and published by Furry Muse Publications. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PERFECT DOG BOOK! More than 78 million pet dogs today are kept in fifty-four million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted dog care authors of the last twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy dog. DOG FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right dog? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do dogs act the way they do, and what dog behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my dog with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find: An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries and 200+ cute dog photos and illustrations, covering everything from abscesses and hair loss to whipworms and zoonosisCharts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and holistic treatments, and preventive adviceA symptoms/conditions table that helps you identify what ailments might be bothering your dogBreed-At-A-Glance chart to compare personality, looks, care challenges and other issues when choosing your purebred dogA comprehensive, easy-to-use index that makes quick reference a snapContact information for dozens of dog organizations and veterinary resourcesAccessible, yet comprehensive, DOG FACTS can be used with ease and trust. And doesn't your dog deserve the very best?
Author : Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826121993
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse written by Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, more than 10 million people in the United States require some form of long-term care, a number that is rapidly increasing and will continue to do so for years to come. This concise and user-friendly resource contains the fundamental information long-term care nurses need to provide all aspects of safe and effective care to their patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Written by a renowned and highly respected nurse leader in long-term care and gerontology, it presents key facts and core competencies related to the clinical and managerial responsibilities of nurses in these settings. Details on the specific skills required for this challenging specialty, as well as must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, management and leadership, and dementia care, are presented in a concise format for quick access to information. The book embodies a holistic approach to nursing that recognizes the importance of quality of life in addition to quality of care. It provides an overview of the unique features of long-term care, addressing the operational differences between these settings and those of acute settings, the distinct responsibilities of long-term care nurses, special needs of the residents, and major clinical challenges. The text offers guidance on the use of evidence-based knowledge within the constraints of long-term care settings. Topics such as legal risks, documentation essentials, and the importance of self-care are covered, along with management and leadership issues relevant to the supervision of unlicensed personnel. The Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature assists readers in reinforcing and applying content, and a comprehensive resource list supplements the text. The book will also serve as a useful study tool for long-term nursing care certification. Key Features: Embodies the essential competencies for long-term care nursing practice Presents information in a concise easy-to-access format with bulleted facts and the Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature Addresses management and leadership issues germane to the long-term care setting Includes must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, legal risks, documentation essentials, and more Guides nurses in using evidence-based knowledge in long-term care settings
Author : Howexpert
Publisher : Howexpert
ISBN 13 : 9781950864324
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (643 download)
Download or read book Elderly Parent Caregiver Guide written by Howexpert and published by Howexpert. This book was released on 2019-09-21 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elderly Parent Caregiver 101 is the ultimate guide for adult children who are or will become their parents' caregivers. Filled with valuable information and ideas, this book offers hope, support, and plenty of practical advice for anyone caring for their elderly parents. Each chapter describes a different area of caregiving, including: - Becoming a Caregiver - Medical Providers - Facility Care - Caregiver Support - Financial Concerns - Medical Devices - Special Circumstances - End of Life As the author guides you through the maze of caregiving, she shares her knowledge as a nurse and examples from her own journey of caregiving for her elderly parents. This book defines medical terms, explains insurance options, and highlights the many tools available to caregivers. Through these topics, you'll gain the understanding needed to be a caregiver for your elderly parents. Each section offers helpful information and true insights only a caregiver can provide. The tips in every chapter are practical facts and advice for every area of your caregiving. You are not alone in your caregiving journey. Don't struggle without having the best resource for knowing everything you need to know about caring for your elderly parents. This guide is your trusted companion for that journey. About the Expert Rebecca Rehak, LPN, is a nurse, writer, and public speaker who has worked in the medical field for over 20 years, including kidney dialysis, community health, and Memory Care. As a public speaker, she helped advance programs for dialysis access care and currently teaches science camps for children. Her work has touched the lives of thousands of people. After caring for both her elderly parents, she now devotes much of her time to writing articles, blogs, and providing support for other caregivers. She and her husband live with their big, furry dog in Wisconsin. The author would like to thank the doctors and staff at Froedtert Hospital, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Horizon Home Care and Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to both her parents. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Care and Independent Living Services for Aging written by and published by . This book was released on 1977* with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Catherine Bracewell
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1785231022
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)
Download or read book Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine written by Catherine Bracewell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already established in its first edition as a key text in elderly care, this comprehensively revised second edition of Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine is a vital reference for health professionals involved in providing comprehensive care to the older population. The book thoroughly explores clinical aspects, as well as demographic, statistica
Author : Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826151817
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Fast Facts for Dementia Care written by Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-access clinical reference for nurses in adult health settings addresses the most prevalent and complex management challenges in caring for people with dementia. The second edition—completely updated with the newest guidelines for evidence-based, person-centered care—includes two new chapters on the Emotional Needs of People with Dementia and Self-Neglect and Elder Abuse, along with new information on cultural considerations and distinguishing between dementia and delirium. Quotes from people with dementia are included in this edition to give first-person accounts of their experiences. Fast Facts for Dementia Care, Second Edition delivers specific care strategies for all stages of dementia in a wide range of clinical settings, including acute care, long-term care, and home and community settings. Chapters introduce relatively simple dementia-specific interventions nurses can incorporate into their care plans to prevent or address problems before they escalate. Using bullet points and concise paragraphs, this streamlined resource discusses the issues faced by people with dementia and their care partners and what nurses can do. It addresses disease progression, assessment and management of pain, medications, safety concerns, communication strategies, ethical issues, and end-of-life care. New to the Second Edition: Completely updated with the newest guidelines for evidence-based, person-centered care of people with dementia New information of cultural considerations including culturally appropriate communication, considerations related to treatment goals, and more Chapters on Emotional Needs of People with Dementia and Self-Neglect and Elder Abuse Key Features: Helps identify and manage conditions associated with mental status, including delirium and dementia Provides clinical vignettes and quotes of real-life situations illustrating successful nursing interventions Discusses communication techniques for different stages of dementia Describes numerous interventions for addressing issues such as pain, safety, end-of-life care, and more Includes “Fast Facts” boxes for quick reference to essential information
