Elder Care Made Easier: Doctor Marion's 10 Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One [Paperback]

Marion Somers PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

Do You Find Yourself in the Role of Caregiver? 
 
If you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one, you are not alone. Statistics show that nearly 25 percent of all households in the United States are providing care for an elderly person. Although you may be willing to help, you may find the task comes with unexpected challenges. Matters you never thought about are now your responsibility—healthcare, housing, financial and legal matters, as well as day-to-day issues involving nutrition, medications, and personal safety. You may find yourself worried, overworked, and exhausted.
 
Over the past thirty years, Doctor Marion Somers, a leading geriatric specialist, has helped thousands of individuals and their families with these matters. Now, in Elder Care Made Easier, she draws from those decades of experience to offer 10 practical steps to help you navigate your caregiver’s journey:
 
•  Communicate openly
•  Put safety first
•  Improve the lifestyle
•  Make life easier with adapted equipment
•  Manage financial issues
•  Take care of legal matters
•  Find mobility in disability
•  Find the right housing
•  Hire help when it’s needed
•  Learn to let go
 
Doctor Marion Will Save You Time, Money, and Heartache

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About the Author

Marion Somers, PhD, owns and operates a geriatric care management practice, develops and oversees all elder care information produced by Elder Health Resources of America, and is the manager of the Professional Geriatric Care Management Certificate Program at Hunter College's Brookdale Center on Aging. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 177 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039801
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039803
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #861,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Home Care

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource January 26, 2007

By E. Sanchez

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Dr. Marion has written a book that is making my professional work with older adults easier. I find myself referring to her book often to advise clients' caregivers about tips to make their loved one's home safer. Her book is practical, easy to follow, and a concise guide that can be carried around for easy access to information. Other books have been cumbersome. Dr. Marion understands that the life of a caregiver is difficult and she wants to make it easier. I am also impressed at how much Dr. Marion shares with us about her life and struggles and joys of caregiving. I felt like she was right beside me when I was reading her book. Highly, highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars practical and emotionally sensitive advice and resource suggestions September 24, 2006

By M. MOFFITT

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Dr. Marion's book gives great practical suggestons for the caregiver, always considering the emotional impact for the elderly person and for the caregivers. She talks realistically of the hardships and physical problems which can occur and what can be done to help and to prevent potential problems and she affirms the many possibilities for enjoyment, satisfactions and life resolutions for elders and their loved ones. Sharing her personal experiences as well as the professional (with many humorous and sometimes poignant stories), this book gives a great sense of optimism about finding ways, large and small to help, even in very tough situations . There are good detailed lists of steps to take and also longer thoughtful passages about emotional and spiritual issues in aging and cargegiving. I am an RN and work with many seniors and their caregivers, and this book gives so much in an easily read format, I highly recommend it to caregivers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and easy to follow September 8, 2006

By Joanne F

Format:Paperback

It's been hard dealing with my father who is 97 years old and in an assisted living home - god bless him! He's so sweet but gets confused, paranoid, etc. and I was feeling overwhelmed. This book is nice because it's short and sweet, but it's got everything in there. I really liked the 10 step outline, it's so easy to follow. I've been able to read it out of order and find what I need for my own issues without feeling like I'm missing something.