Offers a glimpse into the world of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. The author, who was diagnosed at age 58, shares his account of his slow transformation and deterioration. Addresses complexity and emotions surrounding issues such as the loss of independence, unwanted personality shifts, struggle to communicate, and more. …
3 Books in 1:-Helpful Tips from Hundreds of Healthcare Professionals-Favorite “Failure Free” Solutions from Countless Family Caregivers-Over 700 Alzheimer’s Adapted Activity Ideas for Every Interest and AbilityAfter twenty nine years in healthcare, working throughout the United States in thesenior housing industry, Mara’s life and career trajectory was forever changedwhen a close family member was stricken with Alzheimer’s. Her everyday …
Caring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who’s been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother–interwoven with no-nonsense advice–The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family …
The Activity Year Book: A Week by Week Guide for Use in Elderly Day and Residential Care
Engagement in meaningful activity is an important aspect of human existence, regardless of one’s cognitive abilities. Even in the later stages of dementia, people can still be engaged in activities at a level that allows them to be successful. In fact in these later stages, where cognitive abilities may be waning, the need for activity becomes greater, as …
Rebalancing the Roles in Caregiving So All Involved Are Supported”When you care for someone who is dealing with the complexities of aging, illness, or disability, you share intense emotions and form deep bonds. You each have the opportunity to recognize what is most deeply human―and most deeply Divine―in the other. This sense of reciprocal sharing―between the caregiver, care …
Designed for those giving care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory loss disorders, this informative and inspiring guide explores how to take care of oneself in order to meet the challenges of giving care to another. Heartfelt, candid accounts by television host Leeza Gibbons and the members of her family—who cared for Leeza’s mother, Jean, for …
A wide variety of legal issues surround caring for older individuals. Health and human service practioners need to plan, provide and evaluate geriatric care, while also understanding public policies. Legal knowledge is an essential part of caring for the elderly. Students and professionals must be able to deliver appropriate care while also being aware of …
Take My Hand Again: A Faith-Based Guide for Helping Aging Parents
Practical, humorous and faith-filled Addressing the difficult decisions adult children face when roles change and they must intervene in a parent s care, Take My Hand Again includes an overview of common care options and questions to ask–of professionals, of prospective care facilities, and of the aging adults themselves. Readers will find valuable insight into the challenges of …
Best Places to Retire: The Top 15 Affordable Towns for Retirement in Florida (Retirement Books)
Learn the best and most affordable places to retire in Florida in under an hour! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Best Places to Retire: The Top 15 Affordable Towns for Retirement in Florida , you’ll learn about the most ideal places to retire in the Sunshine state. There’s no mistake why …
Midlife Orphan: Facing Life’s Changes Now That Your Parents Are Gone
The word “orphan” may make us think of a child–but even self-sufficient adults can feel the pain of “orphanhood” when their parents are suddenly gone. Complicating the natural mourning process is the fact that this loss often occurs in our thirties, forties, or fifties–as we are raising our own children, watching them leave the nest, and facing other …