Series in Eldercare
Books in Eldercare
A Journal of Hope and HealingAging and the Elderly Vol. IV, No. 3
Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. IV, No. 3) July 2012 Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else! The theme of Volume IV, Number 3 is "Aging and the Elderly". Inside, we explore physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of this and several other areas of concern including: * Alzheimer's and dementia * Age discrimination * Stories of fathers and mothers * Aging and disabilities * Hospice * Narcissism and aging * Health aging * Aging as adventure * Grief and bereavement * ... and much more! This issue's contributors include: Linda G. White, Karen Phelps, Carolyn Agee, Janet Riehl, Valerie Benko, Arlene Krauss, Trisha Faye, Robert Edward Littlefield, Pamela Hobart Carter, Maureen J. Andrade, Fred D. Greenblatt, Larry Hayes, Holli Kenley, Bonnie Spence, Sam Vaknin, Steve Taylor, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Bernie Siegel, Laura Gardner, Ken La Salle, Maureen Minnehan Jones, Huey-Min Chuang, Dirk Chase Eldredge, and others. "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, Recovering the Self, for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com PSY043000 Psychology : Developmental - Adulthood & Aging SEL005000 Self-Help : Aging FAM017000 Family & Relationships : Eldercare
The Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
The Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents provides an extraordinary blend of professional wisdom, practical solutions and warm personal insight that takes the chaos out of caregiving. Dr. Linda Rhodes shares loads of advice with readers garnered from her years as a former Secretary of Aging for the state of Pennsylvania, as well as her own personal stories of caring for her parents and in-laws in her home and over long distances. Written for family members caring for aging parents and loved ones, this guide steers caregivers towards informed decisions that everyone can feel good about. The guide answers major questions and concerns, including: How to determine if there is anything physically or emotionally wrong with a parent Developing a caregiver "game plan" with siblings Understanding the generational divide - prevent arguments with your parents Finding the best living options Common legal matters and how to work through them How to get organized medically - what each parent will need and how to finance it What to do if your parent is hospitalized and details on end-of-life care Keep peace in the family while working through finances and tough decisions Learn to handle the emotional and physical stress of caring for an aging parent Dealing with dementia Tracking down resources and knowing what quality care looks like Caring for a loved one with a chronic or sudden illness can be daunting when juggling a job, maintaining a marriage and raising children at the same time. It's no wonder many families put off deciding what to do should a crisis hit. But remaining silent and not planning ahead can cause financial hardship and a great deal of heartache and tension among family members. The Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents is the perfect solution for busy caregivers who want fast, expert and compassionate answers to help their loved ones age well.