Caregiving as Your Parents Age
- ISBN-10
- 0451214846
- ISBN-13
- 9780451214843
- Category
- Adult children
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- New Amer Library
- Author
- Linda Rhodes
Description
Millions of people are taking on a new role in the care of their aging parents-whether it be physical, mental, or financial. Here's the book with the expert advice on: - Understanding aging: physical changes, mental health issues and diseases, emotional problems - Health: managing the world of geriatrics, drugs, becoming a patient advocate, hospitals, assisted living, nursing homes - Caregiving: the emotional and physical toll, strategies for better home-care, end-of-life practicalities and hospices - Financial matters: Making sense of Medicare and Medicaid, Veteran's Adminstration, out-of-pocket expenses, long-term health insurance, living wills, powers of attorney, guardianship, and estate planning - Also featuring The Resource Directory, which includes contact information and invaluable website addresses for further help and information
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