The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide: Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved Ones

by Caroline Tapp-McDougall

ISBN13:
9780470158616
ISBN10:
0470158611
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2008-05-01
Publisher: Wiley
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Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved OnesProviding eldercare while holding down a stressful job and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climate in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide, written by one of Canada's foremost experts on eldercare, will provide the advice people need to make tough decisions about their loved ones, including: Housing-can your loved ones live independently or do they need some form of assisted living? Finances-are they in place to guarantee quality of life? Legal and estate planning-do not wait for a crisis to plan around these issues Medical needs-find out what resources are available to meet different levels of care Independence and mobility-learn how to balance your parents' need for independence against the realities of their health situation.

Author's Note: The Joy of Caregiving
Introduction
Coming to Terms with Our Parents' Aging
Plan Ahead-Not on the Fly!
Housing Options for Dependent Parents
Home Safe Home: Safety Measures and Accessibility
Hiring Help in Your Elder's Home
Long-Distance Caregiving
When the chips Are Down: Crisis Management
Daily Living Redefined
Mobility Matters
The Role of the Family Doctor
The financial Side of Caregiving
Legally Speaking: Legal and Estate Planning for Elders
Holidays Family Style
Taking Care of Yourself
In the End
Veterans Affairs: Lest We Forget
Questions and Answers
Common Health Concerns of Older Adults
Tips and Tests
Respite Caregiver Checklist
Who's Who in Eldercare
Room by Room
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