The Caregiver's Manual: A Guide to Helping the Elderly and Infirm

"Co-authored by: Gene B Williams

...Some elders age gracefully, with barely any signs of diminished capacity. Others manifest severe infirmities, and adult children or others may have to step in and care for them in their twilight years. For someone in this position The Caregiver's Manual will be a companion on one of life's most difficult but potentially rewarding journeys.

This book includes everything from practical instructions on the problems of dealing with elderly people to heartfelt advice on the importance of honest communication. It will help someone make the decision whether to take on caregiving in the first place, and if so whether to do it in his or her own home. The book covers a vast array of essential topics, including: Legal and financial aspects of caregiving, how to communicate effectively with medical personnel, strategies for coping with the stress of juggling job, family, and caregiving, when to draw on community resources, such as hospice care, how to set up a house for the ease and safety of an infirm elder & how to meet the elder's emotional needs.

This book is for anyone who is now or may soon be caring for an elderly loved one."