The Fourteen Friends who wrote this book have maintained and cherished each other's friendship since high school days in Arlington, Virginia. They include a neurologist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a drug and alcohol counselor, teachers, and small business owners. Over the years, their conversation and concerns have progressed from boyfriends, husbands, children and careers to caring for their aging parents. As in the past, they continue to share advice and information along with laughter and tears. Now, in this very readable guide, they share personal anecdotes and solutions to difficult situations faced in their own caregiving experiences with loved ones. Each chapter covers a wealth of information and gives helpful tips and resources garnered from their work and research. Knowing how important it is for a caregiver to reflect and plan, this interactive guide provides you with ample space for observations on a loved one's condition, vital emergency information, appointments, and your own ideas.
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"It is a book I wish I'd had when my siblings and I were caring for our parents...The Fourteen Friends' Guide to Eldercaring lets you put everything you need in one place and has everything you need to do well at this tough, tough job."
--Judy Mann, Washington Post
--Judy Mann, Washington Post
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These fourteen women are life-long friends from Arlington, VA, who have faced life's challenges, tragedies and triumphs together. Their own experiences with eldercaring became the basis for this handy and practical guide.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is practical, informative, and uplifiting.,
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This review is from: The Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring (Capital Cares) (Hardcover)
This book gives practical advice and guidance to caregivers of both the elderly and others requiring on-going care. In addition, the book gives positive encouragement and uplifiting thoughts. It would have helped me in the past and I know it will help me in the future. Every family seems to be facing caregiving situations these days. This book will help!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book to help deal with the stress of caregiving,
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This review is from: The Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring (Capital Cares) (Hardcover)
A superior book to help all ages deal with the feelings associated with caregiving to aging parents. It is a guide to help deal with the non-system of healthcare, healthcare financing, and disjointed services. The key contribution of the book is the interactive format which encourages recording of vital information prior to the time that it is needed in crisis. The 14 friends have made a great contribution of their own experiences and honestly shared emotions to help guide others through tough times. The book is be a must read for all people facing the care of parents. After you read it you will be comforted by the clear understanding that you are not alone and there are sources of help!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiring in so many ways.,
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This review is from: The Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring (Capital Cares) (Hardcover)
This book gives advice on both practical aspects of caring forthe eldery and the more emotional aspect of understanding theiractions. I found that I made quite a few realizations about the behavior of my grandparents (any one of which would have made the book worth my time). The section for recording information such as "Grocery stores that deliver" gave me great ideas about ways to improve their access to things they need. There are so many little things that make a huge impact on our elderly loved ones. This book gives great suggestions. I highly recommend it.
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Nearby travelers at the Colorado Springs Airport could not help but notice the obvious excitement - the hugs, the chatter and laughter as the Fourteen Friends, with luggage in hand, gathered after the planes arrived from various cities across the U.S. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Nearby travelers at the Colorado Springs Airport could not help but notice the obvious excitement - the hugs, the chatter and laughter as the Fourteen Friends, with luggage in hand, gathered after the planes arrived from various cities across the U.S. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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