Eldercare category: 429 books

No one wants to slowly drool their way into dementia, forgetful and forgotten by those they have loved. Never mind death or taxes—what people fear most is entering a nursing home. But that’s exactly where Jean Misura plunked herself down to live. Where else could she find good-natured teasing over...

When someone important to you losing someone through death, it can be difficult to know just what to do to make them feel better. These nine "gifts" are almost always welcomed and they don't require much from the giver than a true desire to give comfort and friendship. The truth is that...

The adventure begins when Meg’s mother, Addie, vacationing in Florida, takes a spill. At the hospital, Addie bolts upright on her gurney and yells “I demand an autopsy!” before passing out cold. “One minute, she is unconscious, the next, she’s nuts,” observes Meg Federico in this...

The information in this ebook on Baby Boomers - the largest section of most Western societies and related subjects is organized into 16 chapters of about 500-600 words each. As an added bonus, I am granting you permission to use the content on your own website or in your own blogs and newsletter,...

A resource for caregivers who want to protect vulnerable seniors from exploitation and harm. The rapid aging of the American population and its accompanying epidemic of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has brought about an awareness of the increasing vulnerability of our elders. Taking care...

• According to information published at Family Caregiver Alliance, 65% of older persons with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends to provide assistance, and another 30% will supplement family care with assistance from paid providers. • A recent report, Families Caring for...

CANNABIS FOR SENIORS is written for independent seniors - as well as for family members and caretakers seeking ways to manage their everyday health concerns without resorting to powerful, habit-forming, potentially dangerous medications. CANNABIS FOR SENIORS reviews the latest scientific research...

This true, heart-wrenching love story will enlighten and offer support to those who struggle with the brutality and inevitability of Alzheimer's Disease. Readers will identify with the compassion of one care giver in comparison with the brutality of the disease itself.When I think of who...

Experts predict that by 2025 over a million people in the UK will have dementia. But there are no figures for how many people it affects indirectly – family, friends and loved ones. Facing up to the knowledge that either you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...

Alzheimers, how long could you survive 24/7 care with only twelve hours off per week? Take a journey through my eyes and pen as I try to convey to you the reader the changes a year has of caregiving for Andrew and me his Caregiver. Constant care forces you to become involved in every...

Many don't like to think about it, what you may want to ask?  Well, it is this phenomenon called aging of course. However, the bitter truth is that all of us will one time get old. In fact, age is irreversible. Once you start counting and celebrating birthdays, that's it. You don’t need to accept...

A renowned expert in palliative care, who is featured in the Netflix documentary, End Game, Dr. Pantilat delivers a compassionate and sensitive guide to living well with serious illness. In Life After the Diagnosis, Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat, a renowned international expert in palliative care...

Although it is something that affects all of us, directly or indirectly, ageing can all too often be perceived negatively. Ageing and Caring is an essential, positive guide for older people, their carers and their families. It seeks to outline not only the challenges that can arise from ageing but...

An AARP book for caregivers combining day-to-day advice and uplifting guidance in a daily meditations format. Family care giving has its challenges: emotional overload, time constraints, anxiety, burnout, missed work, adult sibling conflicts, and marital issues. AARP Meditations for Caregivers...