The Good Caregiver

by Kane, Robert L.; Ouellette, Jeannine (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781583334225
• ISBN10: 158333422X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Avery Pub Group

Summary

A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones. As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly parents, and unsuspecting caregivers are usually unprepared financially, emotionally, and practically for the relentless job they will face. In The Good Caregiver, world-renowned expert on aging and long- term care Dr.Robert Kane provides a road map for caregiving. More than just a professional expert, Dr. Kane draws on his personal experience of caring for his aging mother after she struggled from a debilitating stroke. Dr. Kane offers heartfelt advice for those learning how to best care for their loved one and how to make thoughtful, informed decisions at each stage of the caring process: • How does a nursing home differ from assisted living? • How is a homemaker different from a home health aide? • How far can you trust a hospital discharge planner? • What services does Medicare cover, and much, much more The Good Caregiverequips readers to deal more effectively with the challenges of day-to-day care and to navigate the system itself, including legal, financial, and interpersonal hurdles. Filled with stories and sidebars from other caregivers, The Good Caregiveroffers a candid, personal approach to caregiving, providing fearless answers to difficult scenarios with humor and encouragement.

Author Biography

Robert L. Kane, M.D., is a world-renowned expert, author, and lecturer on issues of aging and long-term care. He earned his M.D. from Harvard Medical School and holds an endowed chair in long-term care and aging at the University of Minnesota, where he directs the Center on Aging.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Becoming a Caregiver	p. 17
Money and the Law	p. 44
Finding a Good Doctor	p. 77
Caring for Yourself	p. 104
Daily Life	p. 115
Common Ailments and Treatments	p. 133
The Aging Brain	p. 178
Handling Hospitals	p. 193
Send Help!	p. 235
Moving Time	p. 256
Nursing Homes	p. 273
End of Life	p. 295
Political Advocacy	p. 306
Appendix	p. 312
Acknowledgments	p. 319
Index	p. 321
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