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Series
Reference shelf volume 86, no. 1
Publisher
H. W. Wilson, a division of EBSCO Information Services
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
1st ed,
Physical Desc
xviii, 254 p. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
". . .analytical and caring, professional and compassionate. . . [this] is a book for our times." - Henry Cisneros, former Mayor of San Antonio and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
"a must-read for adult children of aging parents" - Rosalie Sederoff Gotz, Director, Culver City Senior Center
"Moving and compassionate. . . .I wish that this book had been available to me when I needed it." - Judy Wunsch, Director of Volunteers, Alzheimer's...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
ix, 453 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A collection of 101 personal stories and interviews by family caregivers and by the recipients of that care, about caregiving for all age groups, but focused on elder care. Includes stories about caregiving for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's, interviews by Joan Lunden with experts such as Gail Sheehy, Leeza Gibbons, and Dr. Alexis Abramson, and lots of tips and advice for developing a caregiving plan in advance, caregiving and end of life.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xv, 250 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Finding the right fit to match aging adults with the best caregiver to assist them in their home can be fraught with challenge. In today's pressurized world, the process involves overstressed family members and a shortage of great caregivers. So many adult children are seeking a helping hand and a friendly, experienced voice to guide them through this emotionally charged rite of passage.
“Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers...
Publisher
Martha's Vineyard Library Association
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
56 p. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This publication is designed to assist caregivers of elders living on Martha's Vineyard to find support services, as well as to provide elders with island resources for optimum independence and physical, emotional, and social well-being. -- P. [iii].
Author
Series
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xviii, 292 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Stearns explores the practical and personal challenges of both caregiving and successful aging. She couples findings from the latest research with ... insights and problem-solving tips to help caregivers achieve the best life possible for those they care for--and for themselves as they age"--Amazon.com.
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