Caregiving: Helping an Aging Loved One - Softcover

Horne, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0673248224 ISBN 13: 9780673248220

Publisher: Amer Assn Retired Persons

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive, realistic look at the responsibilities of a primary caregiver for an elderly person and offers specific advice in organizing living arrangements, handling financial and legal matters, and getting help from others

About this title

From Library Journal:

Nassif, Janet Zhun. The Home Health Care Solution: a complete consumer guide. Harper. Dec. 1985. c.448p. index. LC 85-42582. ISBN 0-06-015471-3. $17.95; pap. ISBN 0-06-096012-4. $9.95. health Both these books are indicative of the burgeoning trend of home health care as an alternative to expensive long- or even short-term institutional care. Nassif's is a thorough handbook for anyone looking for home care services, resources, alternatives, equipment, personnel, financial advice, and all the nitty-gritty practical aspects of arranging for someone's care. There are valuable sections on high-tech home care, insurance, choosing a hospice, and a self-assessment for determining home care needs. Horne's book is also for people considering home care for someone, but it accents the prospective caregiver: what to expect, the psychological aspects, communicating, basic care techniques, and much practical information on problems, finances, and other resources. The book as a whole is succinct and rather interesting. The section on Alzheimer's disease is very good. Appendixes include state agencies on the aging, and a ``Caregiver's Bill of Rights.'' Both books provide information not readily available elsewhere, and should be considerd for all public libraries. Nancy B. Burrell, M.L.S., IBID Inc., Sarasota, Fla.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amer Assn Retired Persons
• ISBN 10: 0673248224
• ISBN 13: 9780673248220
• Binding: Paperback