CK - Eldercare 1

One never knows what challenges are ahead or forthcoming, but you can be prepared for whatever presents itself. This journal is a step-by-step outline on being prepared for the possibility, and ofte……続きを見る

After the memorial service for her brotherーwhile Lori is in a well-deserved zinfandel-induced stuporーLori's adoptive mother, Vivienne, wrings two promises from her: never put Vivienne in a nursing……続きを見る

Recovering from the loss of a loved one, especially if you were the caregiver, is a roller coaster of emotions, physical challenges, and loneliness. In September 2011, Patrick received the devastati……続きを見る

Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued is a powerful, unflinching look at the emotional toll, systemic failures, and silent battle faced by family caregivers everywhere. Drawing on both lived experie……続きを見る

Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued is a powerful, unflinching look at the emotional toll, systemic failures, and silent battle faced by family caregivers everywhere. Drawing on both lived experie……続きを見る

In September 2011, Patrick received the devastating news from a neurosurgeon that his wife had been diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer and this heart-wrenching revelation shook his world to its co……続きを見る

"This book is a true gem! When reading it together with my mom who has dementia, in very little time her mood changed. She became very engaged and very alive! It is a truly transformational book." ……続きを見る

Based on a comparative study covering 15 Western European countries, this edited volume examines the responses of long-term care homes for older people to the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyses the prep……続きを見る

Death enters the landscape. Grief complicates the simplest tasks. The to-do list is more than never-ending. Sometimes it's written in collegiate-level vocabulary. And each piece of paper feels like ……続きを見る

Gilles et Bertille ont vécu une existence tranquille : des carrières satisfaisantes, l’ascension sociale. Leur seul regret : ne pas avoir d’enfant, la nature s’est montrée injuste à leur égard et le……続きを見る

À cette époque qui rêve de jeunesse éternelle, le bel âge est le moment de la vie riche d'expériences et rempli de bonté. Les Anciennes "aident", car la tâche semble naturelle. Les Anciens voilent l……続きを見る

« Près de trois siècles de vieillesse observée, analysée, située. Trois siècles qui ont vu émerger les grands parents, au XVIIIe avec Greuze qui les peint, et au XIXe, avec Hugo qui les magnifie, po……続きを見る

Depuis qu’elle est veuve, la mère Marie semble être dépositaire de la tristesse du monde. Aux dires des autres femmes de sa condition, elle ne manque pourtant de rien. Néanmoins, la mère Marie paraî……続きを見る

Einhergehend mit dem demografischen Wandel steigt ebenfalls die Anzahl pflegebedürftiger Menschen. Auch wenn die Pflege als gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe überwiegend dem Sozialrecht zugeordnet wir……続きを見る

Die Pflege hat eine zentrale Rolle in der Versorgung alter Menschen. Sie trägt dazu bei, dass alte Menschen trotz Einschränkungen, z.B. in der Selbstständigkeit, ein Leben in Würde und Selbstbestimm……続きを見る

The honest, compassionate and vital guide to getting older, from dementia to finances, medication to care homes 'The most important book about the second half of your life you'll ever read. I wish e……続きを見る

Dementia is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Responding to the global dementia challenge, however, affects more than humans alone. We live in a multi-species world……続きを見る

Life is full of challenges that affect our emotions. One could say that through life we are constantly riding a roller coaster of emotional ups and downs. I don't know of anyone who has not experien……続きを見る

Gold Winner, 2013 Foreword Reviews IndieFab Book of the Year Awards, Family & Relationships Category A practical, accessible, and comprehensive guide to the legal, financial, emotional and daily liv……続きを見る

Establishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting a……続きを見る

Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity. This ……続きを見る

Brilliant and creative, she was an extraordinary woman in every way: teacher, Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, Mensa member, wife, mother and grandmother. Then Alzheimer's came to steal it all away. ……続きを見る

Embark on a Journey Through the Mind's Labyrinth Has your memory ever betrayed you at the most inconvenient times? The mystery of memory loss is pervasive, affecting us all in some capacity. This co……続きを見る

I remember coming home from a particularly tough day when mom was especially obstinate about whatever we were trying to do for her that day. I pulled into my driveway, turned off the truck, and just……続きを見る

"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Experts say that every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. When someone you love gets that diagnosis, you need ……続きを見る

As adult children, we embark on a journey of profound significance when we assume the role of caregiver for our aging parents. This journey, while deeply rewarding, often presents us with unforeseen……続きを見る

A new way to think about ageing - for ourselves and the people we love. With warmth and wisdom, geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock shows us how 'The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration an……続きを見る

When his mother-in-law died suddenly and his seriously ill father-in-law was left with no one to care for him, the author and his wife were thrust into the complex and overwhelming world of long-ter……続きを見る

Your elderly father's memory is failing fast. Your increasingly frail mother just took another fall. Whatever the situation, The Eldercare Consultant can provide the knowledge, support, and encourag……続きを見る

**Dementia is a formidable adversary, one that not only affects the individual diagnosed but also casts a profound impact on their loved ones. As caregivers, you embark on a journey that demands unw……続きを見る