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Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book

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Susan and Judie have done it again--delivering helpful, practical and honest answers to the caregiving questions you've always wanted to ask healthcare professionals. This is a must-read if you are caring for a loved one (or if you think that you may have to someday)--along with their first book, 'ELDERCARE 911'. Both provide thorough, useful and invaluable advice that you will want to have at your fingertips. They know what they're talking about--and have been welcomed guests, helping listeners on my Internet radio program, 'Coping With Caregiving'.

-Jacqueline Marcell, Author 'Elder Rage', International Speaker on Eldercare & Alzheimer's, Host 'Coping With Caregiving' Internet Radio Show at wsRadio

With so many "eldercare" self-help books on the market, it is truly a breath of fresh air to read this follow up to the authors' first book, "Eldercare 911." Unlike other books dealing with eldercare, the question and answer format of this book is replete with real life examples of what really goes on between the caregiver and the older person. As a caregiver and a professional in the field of geriatrics for nearly 20 years, many of the situations described in this book really resonated with me. Also, kudos to the authors for addressing an underappreciated and underserved population: male caregivers. I think this book will appeal to individuals who are embarrassed or anxious to ask about those uncomfortable questions or who think that no one else is experiencing the same difficulties they are as caregivers. I also found the Q & A format to be immensely readable and enjoyable.

This followup book really struck a chord. So many of the letters could have been written by my wife or myself. It is a relief to know that others have experienced exactly the same situations that we have. Ms. Beerman's sure and measured advice for dealing with the various issues of family, finances. and mostly ourselves, helped pull us through.

"The Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book" is the perfect follow-up companion to the first book in the Eldercare 911 series. In both books, the authors give such helpful, intelligent, thoughtful and comforting answers to real-life caregivers who have real-life problems. But the new "Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book" is like "Dear Abby" for caregivers, only better! Reading other caregiver's questions prompts you to think of things you hadn't yet realized you need to think about. And reading the authors' answers gives you a great map to follow throughout the care-giving journey. The resource lists and worksheets are a real life-line. Reading other caregivers' stories make you realize that however lonely you feel as a caregiver you are far from alone in this experience. The last chapter is titled "Words of Hope and Comfort" and it ends the book's narrative with uplifting messages for all. If you are a caregiver - or know one - this book and its predecessor are must have's.
Lynne Sallot, Ph.D.