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Between marriage, home, kids, job and now an aging parent, those in the Sandwich Generation are perpetually short on time. This Kindle book is short, informative and is not meant to be a step-by-ste……続きを見る

Whether a patient has cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease ALS, AIDS. . .there is one thing all of these diseases have in common: someone is caring for the one who is ill.……続きを見る

Susan Rava’s story begins with the first suspicion that her father-in-law, Paul, was lapsing into dementia after he set out to swim solo across Lake Michigan. Subsequently, Paul's wife, Silvia, and ……続きを見る

Family meetings, legal planning, financial considerations, choosing the right care, helping the caregiver. . .all of these topics are of great concern to a family faced with planning care for an agi……続きを見る

Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are predicted to become fundamental priorities in the near future, the contributors to this important book examine how dementia care works a……続きを見る

Social care workers in residential or domiciliary settings need to be able to communicate effectively in order to carry out their work. Supporting people with a variety of difficulties including hea……続きを見る

This easy-to-read, very personal book will help and encourage you whether you are: An adult caring for aging parents The parent of small children A professional caregiver An individual wanting to he……続きを見る

The care of patients with advanced and terminal illness can be extremely rewarding but often causes professionals a considerable amount of discomfort. This is especially so when you feel under confi……続きを見る

“If there’s one place to go for everything you need to know about housing and aging, it’s Stephen Golant. He brings a lifetime of deep scholarly knowledge to this book.”ー Harry Moody, Ph.D., Retire……続きを見る

Designated a Doody's Core Title! "The authors have created a book that comfortably combines substantial research findings with readable, practical guidelines for assessment and intervention in the r……続きを見る

This powerful book analyses the vital dimensions of money, health, place, quality of life and identity, and demonstrates the gaps of treatment and outcomes between older and younger people, and betw……続きを見る

MOSAIC MOON is much more than an extraordinary collection of inspirational poetry. Here is a unique resource for anyone with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other long-term illness……続きを見る

Some loves deserve a second chance Coming back to Gulliver Island after a ten-year absence to take care of his father should have been simple. Emmett Deal would fix and sell the family home, and re……続きを見る

Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experienc……続きを見る

With contributions from experienced dementia practitioners and care researchers, this book examines the impact of culture and ethnicity on the experience of dementia and on the provision of support ……続きを見る

Aging Parents: A Guide on How to Care for Aging Parents. This is volume 3 in a series of 3 Aging books. If you want to understand aging parents and want to know the secrets of aging parents, caregiv……続きを見る

Aging Parents: A Guide on How to Care for Aging Parents. This is volume 3 in a series of 3 Aging books. If you want to understand aging parents and want to know the secrets of aging parents, caregiv……続きを見る

Aging: The Boxed Set by Kristy Clark Three Unabridged Volumes in One Comprehensive Collection Book #1 Aging With Health: Making the Beset of the Golden Years This unique guide is intended for people……続きを見る

Offering practical advice for arts therapists and health care professionals, this book emphasizes the importance of putting the individual before the illness to provide holistic, person-centred supp……続きを見る

The number of elderly people relying on formal long-term care services is dramatically increasing year after year, and the challenge of ensuring the quality and financial stability of care provision……続きを見る

The demographic and social structure of most industrialized and developing countries are changing rapidly as infant mortality is reduced and population life span has increased in dramatic ways. In p……続きを見る

Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create cu……続きを見る

Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and descri……続きを見る

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According to recent estimates, more than five million Americans suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a number predicted to grow as Baby Boomers continue to age. Although staggering, these st……続きを見る

Written as a segue from the final chapter of the writer's previous publication, this guide to downsizing addresses the growing need of individuals and caregivers in planning and carrying out downsiz……続きを見る

Are you or someone you love facing the reality of moving to an extended care nursing home? This thought strikes terror into the hearts of most as, let's face it, nursing homes don't generally have t……続きを見る

Your Granny's Nurse: Caring for the Elderly with Compassion is your guide to caring for your aging loved one at home, and assist in the choosing of a care facility when it becomes a necessity. This ……続きを見る

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to……続きを見る

Carers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, worried and worn down by the vast demands that often come with caregiving, be they physical, psychological or emotional. Mindfulness can be en……続きを見る