Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Parenting your parents Parenting your parents Michael Gordon,Bart J. Mindszenthy,Bart J. Mindszenthy A valuable resource for anyone who needs advice on how to provide their elderly parents with the care and support they require. OL13560066W
The caregiver's companion The caregiver's companion Carolyn A. Brent "Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker-making aging and caring for elderl… OL17924645W
The 36-hour day The 36-hour day Nancy L. Mace,Peter V. Rabins,Nancy L Mace When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. For over thirty years, this book has been the tr… OL1976081W
How to get good care services How to get good care services Clare Kirkman Care services are expanding and more organisations are opening, providing a better range of choice. Greater competition is pushing up standards of service and bringing better value-for-money. The tig… OL19856015W
A dignified life A dignified life Virginia Bell "More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people around the world will … OL19972956W
Bettyville Bettyville George Hodgman "A witty, tender memoir of a son's journey home to care for his irascible mother--a tale of secrets, silences, and enduring love. When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Misso… OL19996316W
The gift of caring The gift of caring Marcy Cottrell Houle "In the next few years, 66 million Americans will be caring for an aging parent. "Over eighty-five" is the nation's fastest growing age group, a trend that keeps growing as ten thousand Americans tur… OL20012475W
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Linda H. Connell Are Tough Choices Ahead?You love your parents and remember them as strong and in control. But now, they need your help. They cannot take care of themselves the way they once could and it is up to you… OL5705930W
Navigating the journey of aging parents Navigating the journey of aging parents Cheryl A. Kuba Many books address the issue of caring for one's aging parents, but this will be the first book to consider the topic from the parents' perspective. Cheryl A. Kuba proposes an entirely unique approa… OL5832111W