The Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring (Capital Cares) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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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

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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1 edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123088
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123084
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,027,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is practical, informative, and uplifiting., August 8, 1999

By A Customer

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!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to help deal with the stress of caregiving, August 6, 1999

By A Customer

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring in so many ways., August 6, 1999

By A Customer

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.