Eldercare 21

Alzheimer's disease robs a person of their independence. Not knowing how to bathe, dress, and take care yourself is stressful and frightening. For individuals with Alzheimer's disease, completing th……続きを見る

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes:……続きを見る

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis a……続きを見る

Confessions Of A Funeral Director is so you do not leave your loved ones unprepared. Any Funeral director will be with you during this difficult time and help in so many ways. Yet if the family has ……続きを見る

“Alice was always beautifulーArmenian immigrant beautiful, with thick, curly black hair, olive skin, and big dark eyes,” writes Dana Walrath. Alice also has Alzheimer’s, and while she can remember a……続きを見る

Martin Zsarnoczky’s newest research is dealing with an extremely current and exciting topic. The Essences of a Successful Old Age, Life Quality and Well-Being is a book which fits into the trend tha……続きを見る

Ralph Wood was diagnosed with dementia, and over the ensuing years his daughter, a medical doctor, along with other close family members, walked that journey beside him. Through poems, drawings and ……続きを見る

It is often said "it takes a village to raise a child." The same can be said about helping an elder age at home. Perhaps not a village, but certainly a family. Caregiving at home has proven its valu……続きを見る

It is often said "it takes a village to raise a child." The same can be said about helping an elder age at home. Perhaps not a village, but certainly a family. Caregiving at home has proven its valu……続きを見る

Lifting Our Voices is the only book to explore the dual roles of professional social workers who are also family caregivers and the only collection on caregiving in which the majority of contributor……続きを見る

Ralph Wood was diagnosed with dementia, and over the ensuing years his daughter, a medical doctor, along with other close family members, walked that journey beside him. Through poems, drawings and ……続きを見る

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 ene……続きを見る

At Wit’s End: Plain Talk on Alzheimer’s for Families and Clinicians, now in its Second Edition, is a straightforward summary of leading advice for understanding and caring for someone with Alzheimer……続きを見る

Find Help and Hope for Your Alzheimer's Journey Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia? Alzheimer's. Dementia What Now? offers practical advice and spiritual wisdom to guide you……続きを見る

If you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one, you are not alone. Statistics show that nearly 25 percent of all households in the United States are providing care for an elderly ……続きを見る

Brandon Burke grew up not always having the closest relationship with his father. However, as life would have it, his father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's in 2015 afforded the opportunity for Brandon n……続きを見る

A daughter breaks the family silence about her mother’s schizophrenia, reframing hospitalizations, paranoia, illness, and caregiving through a feminist lens. Claire Phillips’ elegantly written and u……続きを見る

Family memories reside in the minds and hearts of our loved ones. When those close to us eventually pass on, their stories are lost. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. By preserving the storie……続きを見る

L’uscita dal lockdown, ovvero dalla fase della quarantena e del confinamento, è riassumibile in una parola-chiave: ripartenza. La produzione è ripartita, gli spostamenti sono ripartiti, gli eventi p……続きを見る

Detailed knowledge and specific awareness of delirium is crucial in elderly care, due in part to the overlap with delirium and dementia. This introductory reference guide can be used by professional……続きを見る

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING Long before the pandemic, care work has been underpaid and its values disregarded. In this remarkable and compassionate book, Madeleine Bunting……続きを見る

On Gifted Elders: Awareness, Aspirations, Advocacy*, n*ot only dispels the myth that giftedness is a construct applicable solely to our school years but provides insight into the world of the gifted……続きを見る

For anyone who has ever cared for a person with Alzheimer’s, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling. While many people are aware of the physical effects of this ……続きを見る

Do you still have grandparents? Do you show them how grateful you are for everything they do - baking for you, giving you kisses and hugs, and being there for you. Your grandparents deserve to know ……続きを見る

Elderly Abuse and Mental Illness By: John Walshe The main point of this book is to raise the question that the great Greek philosopher Plato raised almost two thousand five hundred years ago. Should……続きを見る

如何妥善規畫，活出「第二人生」，已成為現今社會重要議題。 你以為，退休後無所事事，生命就此枯萎，只能淪為退休難民嗎？ 保坂隆說，絕對不可以，退休後，才要趕快來過快樂人生！ 隨著人生百歲的時代到臨，退休……続きを見る

This book addresses the fact that, despite the inevitability of aging, the vast majority of us are ill-prepared for eldercare. Eldercare as Art and Ministry broadens and deepens an understanding of ……続きを見る

One day there is a diagnosis. And in that instant, you become a caregiver. Now what? Unexpectedly, Judith Allen Shone begins the journey of an unprepared and terrified caregiver when her aging loved……続きを見る

Can we stop the aging process? Life is not just about living longer; we want to live healthier and also feel good. Exercise adds years to your life. It also increases the number of years that you li……続きを見る

The Joyful Caregiver teaches how to be the best caregiver for a loved one in order to help fight their chronic illness. Author, speaker, teacher, and caregiver Josephine Grace uses The Graceful Proc……続きを見る