Eldercare category: 429 books
by Gill Pharaoh
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2013
“This sensitive and compassionate book…concentrates on the patient rather than the illness. It is immensely readable and interesting because it is illustrated with many personal stories. Gill Pharaoh gives us hope and brings out the best in human nature which sometimes happens when people are...
by Judy Brown
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1995
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1995
Through the dramatic story of her father's decision to die with the help of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and her struggle to cope with his suicide, the author explores the controversies surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. Simultaneous. Tour. IP.
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey
A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of...
by Daisy Crockett
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2017
Imagine as a daughter and caregiver, constantly hearing your elderly mom say, “If I had a gun, I would kill you,” and “Everyone says you are a terrible daughter.” Imagine the incredible pain those words and others equally destructive caused within the heart of the daughter whose only goal...
The Good Caregiver
A One-of-a-Kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones.
As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly...
They're Your Parents, Too!
How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2010
Your parents are growing older and are getting forgetful, starting to slow down, or worse. Suddenly you find yourself at the cusp of one of the most important transitions in your life—and the life of your family. Your parents need you and your siblings to step up and take care of them, a little...
Rich in Years
Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2014
Johann Christoph Arnold, admired by such prominent spiritual and inspirational leaders as Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Cardinal Dolan, Pete Seeger, and many more, offers answers to the question: Why shouldn't growing older be rewarding?
Arnold, whose books have helped over a million readers...
Take My Hand
The Caregiver’s Journey
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2018
Take My Hand is a welcome, practical guide for the emotional journey of caregiving.
The caregiver’s twisting and emotional journey is often bittersweet, combining feelings of exhaustion, reflection, love, frustration, delight, denial, connection, and loneliness. Just as they have taken on...
by Stephen Williams
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Prevent Hair Loss on-time before it's too late!
Get rid of balding crowning glory once and for all!
Do you wish you have a different genes and not inherit a receding hairline?
“This is truly wonderful; it answered what a lot of people worry about!” – A. Webster
There...
Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's
Writing a Path to Peace
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2004
Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's is a support group in print for those escorting a loved one on the Alzheimer's journey.
Nine women map the passage of a parent through Alzheimer's disease, describing the evolution of their own emotional responses to the disease and the changes it...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2011
This massive guide, with over 600 pages and 23 chapters, has authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about advanced cancer, with valuable information for patients, families, and caregivers about every aspect of metastatic disease. Conveniently organized contents...
The People's Pension
The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2012
“Laursen has given us a comprehensive account of the three decade long war against Social Security. . . . This is a fascinating history that progressives must learn, not only to protect Social Security but also to understand the dynamics behind an effective long-term strategy.”—Dean Baker, author...
by Kelly Dupree
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Learn how you can provide in-home care for your elderly parent while still keeping your peace of mind. Stop the undo worry and stress you feel when it is necessary to leave your elderly parent home alone. Understand how important it is to ensure an aging adult does not begin to feel useless or in-the-way....
How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business
*Develop a winning business plan *Market your unique services to families *Create a fee structure *Develop a network of trusted caregivers and service providers *Become your area's top senior care manager
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2010
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based senior care business? There is no better time to do so, as innovative service-based businesses are increasingly in demand to meet the needs of the burgeoning numbers of seniors. How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business has the tools and success...