The Compassionate Caregiver's Guide to Caring for ...
 Like a wise and knowledgeable friend, The Compassionate Caregiver will help you to understand both the caregiving role and how to care for yourself when devoting time and attention to someone facing a serious illness. With The Compassionate Caregiver's ... [... more]
$16.99
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Nurturing Nuggets For Dementia Caregivers: 25 Supportive ...
This beautiful gift book offers thanks, comfort and reassurance to dementia caregivers in the form of Nurturing Nuggets or "word bites for the heart". A perfect choice for unpaid and professional caregivers. To all the caregivers of persons ... [... more]
$7.95
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A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for ...
An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a ... [... more]
$16.95
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A Family Caregiver's Guide to Planning and Decision ...
Easy-to-use checklists and inventories direct caregivers in gathering the specific and thorough information that professionals, such as doctors, pharmacists, attorneys, social workers, and accountants, need in order to provide proper assistance to the ... [... more]
$16.95
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The Comfort of Home for Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers ...
This complete guide helps caregivers, family members, and stroke survivors understand the day-to-day issues faced by care providers. It guides readers through every stage of care, from explaining different kinds of strokes to understanding personality ... [... more]
$24.95
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The Caregiver's Sourcebook
An essential resource for all caregivers A must-read reference for those of you who are caregivers to either a member of your family or a friend, this heartwarming, supportive book explains to you the intricacies of the caregiving experience. The ... [... more]
$16.95
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A Caregiver's Challenge: Living, Loving, Letting Go
"Maryann Schacht has written an outstanding book. Many authors describe the ins and outs of care giving. Schacht does all that, and guides readers through the toughest of issues, like money, too. But she also shows us how to stay connected to life-- ... [... more]
$14.95
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What Services Can Help Us?
Middle and higher-income persons often pay out-of-pocket for personal and home health care services. If you hire staff through a home care agency, ask the agency how they screen their staff and if staff is bonded. Agencies charge you for the ... [... more]
Administration on Aging |
Caregiving And Sibling Relationships: Challenges And ...
Most often though, discord surfaces from the unequal division of caregiving duties. Generally, one sibling takes on the primary role of caring for a loved one. This may be because he or she lives closest to a parent, is perceived as having less ... [... more]
Family Caregiver Alliance |
How Do I Hire A Home Care Employee?
If you suspect that an abusive situation exists, don't wait for it to be tragically confirmed. Find a way to check either by talking to the older person in a safe situation or, if necessary, by installing monitoring devices. If you witness, or ... [... more]
Administration on Aging |
How To Care For A Seriously Ill Child
Although kids with chronic illnesses certainly require extra "TLC," special medical requirements don't eliminate the routine needs of childhood. The foremost - and perhaps trickiest - task for worried parents is to treat a sick child as ... [... more]
Kids Health |
Family Caregiver Support Program Contacts
Key Topics -- please select one -Contact AoA -Alzheimer's Disease -The Assistant Secretary -Because We Care - Online Guide -Caregiver Survival Tips -Resource Directory -Caregiver Fact Sheet -Laws & Regulations -NFCSP Projects -Background & Issue . ... [... more]
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