By Brat J. Mindszenthy and Michael Gordon, 2013
The third edition of Parenting Your Parents shows, through 24 case studies and the personal experiences of the authors, that you are not alone and offers crucial advice to help you along this difficult but rewarding journey. It also offers a new Vulnerability Index to measure what level of need your parents may have right now, as well as a financial planning section and resource directory.
Subject Headings Family, Caregiving, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by Dundurn (2013) CAN Call#: GT 420 M46 2014
Last modified on 12/15/2014
By Tapp-McDougall, Caroline, 2008
Providing eldercare while having a job and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climate in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. This guide, written by one of Canada's experts on eldercare, provides advice for people who need to make tough decisions about their loved ones on issues such as housing, finances, legal and estate planning, health care, independence and mobility.
Subject Headings Home Care, Caregiving, Caregivers, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by John Wiley & Sons (2008) CAN Call#: GT 22 T27 2004
Last modified on 06/30/2015
By Lindsay Green, 2010
Self-reliant, independent seniors share their wisdom and strategies for an active and happy living. The book combines their common sense advice with cutting edge research, to arrive at specific suggestions for what we should be doing now to prepare for a successful old age. Topics include money, friendship, living arrangements, healthy choices for body and mind and more.
Subject Headings Longevity, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by Thomas Allen (2010) CAN Call#: GT 500 G73 2010
Last modified on 05/23/2018
By Gail Sheehy, 2010
A very comprehensive source of information for caregivers of loved ones with chronic or terminal illnesses. It provides the author's account of caring for her terminally-ill husband, as well as testimonials of other caregivers' experiences. It covers all stages of caregiving and discusses in detail various aspects of care, decisions, choices, emotional issues, family relations and the ways of finding help.
Subject Headings Home Care, Family, Caregiving, Caregivers, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by William Morrow (2010) USA Call#: EF 600 S43 2010
Last modified on 04/25/2018
Website for Home Safety
This page provides practical information on home safety for elderly living independently and for their family caregivers. There are tips for making life easier and safer for older adults, suggestions for making senior-friendly home changes and additions, and advice for caregivers how to deal with difficult situations including help with selecting home alert systems and other assistive devices.
Subject Headings Home Care, Assistive Devices, Caregiving, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by AgingCare.com (2015) USA
Last modified on 08/02/2017
By Morris, Virginia; Butler, Robert M., 2004
Caring for an elderly parent can be rewarding, but it can also be completely overwhelming. How to Care for Aging Parents, which has been called "indispensable" by AARP and "the Bible of eldercare" by ABC World News, offers reassurance and support while tackling all the tough issues—finding help, paying for care, exploring housing, talking about money, working with siblings, and more. This new edition offers new sections on expanded housing options, alternative therapies, balancing career and care giving, and dealing with difficult parents.
Subject Headings Home Care, Housing / Living Arrangements, Family, Caregiving, Older Adults - Life Transitions
Published by Workman Publishing Company (2004) USA Call#: GT 420 M67 2004
Last modified on 08/26/2015