Description
In this comprehensive and accessible guide, long-term care expert Stella Henry helps readers navigate the daunting logistics and powerful emotions of making care decisions for an elderly parent or loved one. Drawing from her 36 years as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator, as well as her experience caring for both her parents (both of whom suffered the ravages of Alzheimer's disease), Henry tackles all the tough issues: spotting the warning signs of dementia, redefining sibling roles, doing a walk-through at an assisted living facility or nursing home, making the move, and coping with "take me home!" demands.She also explains the medical, legal, and insurance maze. In a time when almost 10 million Americans currently need long-term care, The Eldercare Handbook is an essential read.
Author: Stella Henry, Ann Convery
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 05/09/2006
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.32w x 0.66d
ISBN13: 9780060776916
ISBN10: 0060776919
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Eldercare
- Medical | Caregiving
- Religion | Christian Living | Family & Relationships