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  • Paperback: 254 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 9, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060776919
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060776916
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.6 x 8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsEldercare from the Heart
By topangajack on July 19, 2006
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What an eye opener! Through this book, Stella Henry holds the hand of the reader and says, "I've been there, what you feel is normal, you can do this, and here's how." Gently, she explains the joys, challenges and pitfalls of caring for the elderly. She unfolds the changing relationships between parent and child and illuminates shifting sibling roles. Perhaps most importantly, she tells the caregiver (usually a wife, daughter, or daughter-in-law) when it may no longer be safe to care for a loved one at home--when creating a hospital at home still cannot give a loved one the care he or she needs. At the same time, she warns that not all nursing homes and assisted living facilities are created equal and that we need to become sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers in order to choose an appropriate care center. The Eldercare Handbook answered questions before I even thought of them. I have already given this book to six friends.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGREAT DETAILED HANDBOOK ON CURRENT AND FUTURE ELDERCARE PROBLEMS
By RBSProds TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on May 9, 2006
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Five "Well-Prepared" Stars. No, make that Six Stars!! This book belongs on the shelf or a CD disc of any family with elderly parents, relatives, or friends. Or those approaching elderly status. The Eldercare Handbook arrives just as we are informed there are over 22.4 million households caring for elderly relatives or friends, with that number expected to explode as the 'boomers' begin living longer than previous groups. That's ONE IN FOUR households and that's why this book needs to be read now by everyone and kept on the shelf or on digital media for future use. We're all on the clock.

It's said family caregivers will spend more time caring for their elderly loved ones than raising their children, as life spans extend. Even those who have already begun to travel down this road can learn some things from this book that may have not confronted them yet. Especially important is the personal story of Nurse Henry in the beginning and the short "cast studies" throughout the book.

Chapter 2, "Red Flags: Ten Signs To Watch For In Your Parents" hits the nail on the head. Some important signs are changes in eating habits, paying bills, memory problems, medications not taken, and hygiene. The information in Chapter 8 on the "Three Stages of Demetia" must be remembered. "Caregiver Burnout" is another important chapter that shows how a caregiver can easily become a patient. "The Long Term Care" chapter(s) explore the three levels very well. One stunning fact is that men are rarely caregivers, with that task most commonly falling to "spouses, daughters, and daughters-in-law, in that order". Not in my household.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the one to buy
By John G. Tomlinson on January 28, 2008
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I bought several books of this type and this one is by far the most helpful and informative. It was invaluable in my visits to assisted living and nursing home facilities - letting me know what to look for and what questions to ask. But there is so much more to this book than just that. If I could only buy one book to help me understand how I can help my parents this would definitely be it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must read for families with aging parents (no later than 70)
By Carolyn Andrukonis on February 29, 2008
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6+ stars****** My parents recently moved into an assisted living facility. I wish I had read this book before instead of just after so I could have acted sooner. It gave me strength as my mother cried to know that this too shall pass and it is truly the wisest, safest, and healthest action to take. Each day is a little better. If I had read the book earlier I would have not made excuses for the mounting behavior changes, seen through her intelligent masking of memory loss, and helped my Dad make the difficult decision earlier, probably making the move easier for both of them. Stella's gift to us of her experience through the stories makes it an easy and pleasent read. As every pregant woman reads "What To Do When You're Expecting" so should every adult with 70+ parents read "The Eldercare Handbook". At least then you'll know it's normal and can make loving, practical decisions.
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5.0 out of 5 starsKnowledge is Power: Practical & compassionate. Buy this book.
By Chip Keyes on May 14, 2014
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Whatever your current situation with an elderly family member or friend, or even yourself, YOU NEED THIS BOOK. This is an excellent source of advice and information for those dealing with an aging loved one. It's pragmatic without being cold & clinical, and helps enormously in terms of understanding the multiple mixed emotions -- love, frustration, anger etc. -- that this situation causes EVERYONE. It also offers clear advice in practical matters, e.g. having a SIGNED "living will" or "DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)" order that must be filled out, signed and filed-- which many put off or do not do, because they find the subjects of illness and death...unpleasant. Just as an example: without taking this precaution in advance, a family can be bankrupted by ongoing expenses that their loved one -- if conscious or, worse, not brain dead-- would NOT want in a million tears. Might even find cruel and emotionally painful. (Legally a hospital's hands are tired without this directive-- THEY want you to have it as well.) Whatever your age, you need to have one of these filled out-- whatever your wishes may be-- and SIGNED. Stella Henry & Ann Convery have thought of the many things you may not think of until it's too late. Whether you're in the stressful midst of caregiving or looking at it a little or a lot down the road -- this book will help you. Honestly. (I'm going through this with an ailing, elderly relative now, and it's helped enormously-- I wish this had been available when both of my own parents passed on more than a decade ago.)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsVery helpful book. Wish we'd had it a few ...

Very helpful book. Wish we'd had it a few years earlier. Walks you through the process of caring for aging parents... Read more

Published 5 months ago by William R Faulks
1.0 out of 5 starsThe book was good, but the condition of the book was awful

The book was good, but the condition of the book was awful! Not as advertised. It was an old, yellowed, binder and pages falling out, old library book. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Anna Elberger
5.0 out of 5 starsGet it, read it, share it

This is an excellent introduction to the biggest issue we will all face in the coming years. I found Stella's insight and real life stories gripping, as I now face the reality of... Read more

Published 10 months ago by David Bradshaw
4.0 out of 5 starsvery helpful

A great preparation for what is sure to come for an only child - comprehensive and practical at the same time.

Published 17 months ago by Eileen McGill
5.0 out of 5 starsI pretty much ordered as many books on the illness so ...

I really needed resources for coping with my mother's Alzheimer's disease. I pretty much ordered as many books on the illness so I could understand the disease and how my role as... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Betsy Mencarelli
4.0 out of 5 starsVery helpful

This book gives you almost every scenario for having to place a loved one in assisted living giving you a sense of calm and knowing you are not the only one facing this decision. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent reference book! A+

This book is so well written and full of so much excellent information I want to read it all over again immediately! Read more

Published 19 months ago by ckyears
4.0 out of 5 starsGood if you are just beginning to deal with Eldercare concerns.

I guess I was hoping for the impossible--a way to do what is needed for my parents and make them happy about it at the same time. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Dasein
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent!

Had read The 36 Hour Day, but this book gave such wonderful examples of the struggles and issues involved in getting elderly parents the care they need. Read more

Published 22 months ago by CCR
5.0 out of 5 starsGood read. Difficult subject. Needed discussion.

I think it did a very good job of shining a light on the difficult choices which we all must make in later life when we are caring for family who can no longer live independently. Read more

Published 22 months ago by bayoubelle308

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