Elder Care

Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease is a guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's, providing useful information to those with Parkinson's and their caregivers, family, and friends. This extensively revised second edition contains up-to-date information on recent research and the latest adaptive equipment available to those living with Parkinson's disease. Discussing available treatments and providing practical advice, this book emphasizes lifestyle adjustments that provide a better quality of life for patients and their loved ones.

Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor's life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when "The Call" came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers.

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help.

These letters are your guide, your comfort, and your reminder that you’re never alone on this journey. They’ll meet you in the hardest moments, offering the kind of hope and help only a fellow caregiver can provide. Real advice from real people — because no one knows caregiving better.

Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors isn’t just a collection of tales; it’s a journey back in time. These stories are filled with fun facts and trivia from the 50’s through the 80’s. Each one is designed to spark your memories and bring a smile to your face.

In the quiet moments of our lives, when we find ourselves reflecting on the path we have travelled, we often come face-to-face with the profound realization that life is both fleeting and beautiful. It is in these moments of introspection that we recognize the inherent beauty that persists even as we confront the inevitability of our own mortality. This book, Beauty in the Face of Death, is a meditation on that journey—a journey that intertwines love, loss, and the profound significance of our experiences.

Your comforting companion in the often-lonely path of caregiving.

What began as a simple promise became an entrepreneurial journey to change an industry. In A Culture of Promise: The True Story of a Small Company’s Quest to Transform the Senior Living Industry, author Fee Stubblefield encapsulates the best insights on how to build an organization from the ground up and the challenges and opportunities the senior living industry as a whole faces. Even if you aren’t in senior living you will want to listen to this book because every family and every sector of the economy and government is touched and impacted by our country’s rapidly aging population.

Manchmal kommen sie plötzlich, meist aber schleichen die Veränderungen im Schneckentempo heran, bis sie eines Tages unübersehbar werden: Die Eltern sind älter geworden und brauchen Hilfe. Warum kann Mutter den Geldautomaten nicht mehr bedienen? Kann Vater wirklich noch Auto fahren? Ist diese Vergesslichkeit normal oder steckt dahinter eine Demenz?

Are you overwhelmed by the demands of being a caregiver? Do you find yourself struggling to balance your needs with those of your loved ones? Are you caught in the whirlwind of caregiving and need a guide to navigate this demanding journey? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then this is definitely the book for you!

Overthinking in Relationships and Survivors of Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide to Mental Health and Aging emerges as a beacon of light, offering a repository of understanding and strategies for those entrenched in the dual challenges of caregiving and personal mental health. This compassionate guide delves deep into the heart of Alzheimer’s caregiving, coupled with the pervasive challenge of overthinking in personal relationships.

This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.

The introduction to "Graceful Transitions: Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents" sets the tone for a book aimed at supporting listeners through the complexities of caring for elderly parents. It acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this phase of life, offering listeners not just solace but practical advice on handling legal, emotional, and health-related challenges.

Provide exceptional care for your loved one with dementia… and avoid the burnout and stress caused by caregiving… Did you know that over 50 million people worldwide have dementia? And that number is expected to triple by 2050. It's a concern that affects not only your loved one but also you and your family. There’s a challenging and complex journey ahead… but it can be less chaotic if you handle it right.

"Die Oma hat a Schlagerl ghobt!" Der Kabarettist Martin Frank ist auf einem niederbayrischen Bauernhof aufgewachsen, und seine Großmutter ist seine wichtigste Bezugsperson. Als er gerade 19 ist, erleidet sie einen Schlaganfall und ist von heute auf morgen auf Pflege angewiesen – und Martin beschließt: Er wird sich um seine Oma kümmern. Fünf Jahre pflegt er sie, bis zu ihrem Tod, und berichtet nun über diese Zeit, die nicht nur traurig, sondern skurril-komisch, liebevoll und wichtig für ihn war.

Most people will serve as a caregiver at some point in their lives, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. For anyone searching for support in moments of family crisis, Dr. Merle Griff’s Solace in the Storm can be your guide. Griff, a therapist who has helped families overcome the challenges of providing care at all stages of life, offers easy-to-apply solutions to common caregiving problems.

An eye-opening wife’s journal which speaks about an amazing and unbelievable traumatic brain injury adventure. Written with love, respect, and humor, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know about a TBI survivor’s daily routine.

Research on this syndrome continues to evolve, but in the meantime patients and their medical providers are left feeling lost and hopeless. In this new and exciting audiobook, dual-boarded neuropsychiatrist J.D. Claunch, MD dives into the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of long COVID. More than just the science of this illness, Dr. Claunch paints a picture of the suffering and medical trauma experienced by patients with long COVID and older versions of this post-infectious chronic illness, like chronic Lyme and myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Whether you're currently caring for someone, or you are expecting to in the future, Next of Kin is the practical, compassionate resource you need. This essential guide will show you how to move forward with kindness and strength–for others and yourself–and will inspire you to step up to the plate when someone you love needs you.

El único libro que te cuenta todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tu suelo pélvico en cada etapa de tu vida. Esta es la primera guía completa que nos presenta todas las disfunciones más comunes del suelo pélvico y cómo puede éste entrenarse y tratarse a sí mismo como parte de una rutina diaria. Jane Simpson sostiene la necesidad de celebrar la maravilla de nuestros músculos del suelo pélvico. ¿Alguna vez te has reído tanto que has llegado a mojarte? ¿Te has encontrado cruzando las piernas más de una vez en busca de un baño?