Should Mom be Left Alone? Should Dad Be Driving?: Your Q & A Companion For Caregiving [Mass Market Paperback]

Linda Colvin Rhodes Ed.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2005

Here are helpful, straightforward answers to the most pressing questions caregivers have, in a book that provides:

- Information about nursing homes, at-home care, assisted living, and what to look for in finding a good hospice
- Help regarding money management, wills, insurance, and other financial issues
- Guidance on mental and physical ailments-from Alzheimer's and osteoporosis to glaucoma and diabetes
- Advice on new Medicare drug plans and online pharmacies, Social Security, and VA benefits
- Tips on taking guilt-free vacations, getting the aged to exercise, and insuring they get balanced and nutritious meals - Strategies for coping with changing family roles, budget concerns, and day-to-day stress

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About the Author

Linda Rhodes, Ed.D., is a former Secretary of Aging for the state of Pennsylvania, and created the award-winning Family Caregiving Program. Holding a doctorate in the field of caregiving, Ms. Rhodes is a popular speaker at conferences throughout the country on aging and healthcare, and she writes a weekly Living Feature column for Pennsylvania's Patriot-News. She is currently senior vice president of Public Works, a national public policy consulting firm, and is the author of Caregiving as Your Parents Age.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (April 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 045121482X
• ISBN-13: 978-0451214829
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,803,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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