Information and Wellness Tips
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| Caregiving for Aging Parents |
Suggested Reading
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Elder Care Made Easy
- By Marion Somers |
 If you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one, you are not alone. Although you may be willing to help, you may find the task comes with unexpected challenges. This books offers 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.
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Are Your Parents Driving Your Crazy?
- By Joseph A. Ilardo |
 Practical advice is provided for caregivers and family members having to deal with aging parents who refuse to stop driving when they can no longer safely do so; skimp on expenses when there is no need to do so; refuse to see and/or ignore their doctor; antagonize home health aides; avoid discussing end-of-life issues; as well as those who want to move in with their children. This book has sound advice on dealing with family members who never offer to help, who resent the time the caregiving sibling spends on caring for the ----------------aging parent, actually discourages caregiving sibling ------------------involvement.
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The Complete Eldercare Planner, Second Edition: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help
- By Joy Loverde. Paperback. |
Caring for elders is a formidable responsibility, a sometimes daunting maze of financial, medical, personal, legal, and logistical issues. Acutely aware of both truths, Loverde's goal is to provide the caregiver the support and efficient, practical guidance he or she needs to be able to enjoy the often-rewarding and moving experience of caring for an aging loved one.
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