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"This guide, aimed at the "Sandwich Generation," provides a road map to assist adult children in caring for their aging parents. Combining personal experience with expertise in healthcare and social and political issues, Morris has produced a thoroughly researched, well-organized, and comprehensive manual. Chapters follow in logical progression, yet they can stand alone and be read on an "as-needed" basis. The topics covered include the concrete, practical areas such as home care, finances, nursing homes/hospitals, legal issues, and medical/safety concerns as well as the psychosocial areas of handling emotions, dealing with death and dying, sibling conflicts, and spiritual needs. In her discussions, Morris adds useful details such as a suggested list of things to pack for the hospital. Support for the caregiver as well as to the elderly person is covered. Sprinkled throughout the text are agencies, phone numbers, and other reference information."
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Paperback: 656 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Rev Exp edition (October 15, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761134263
ISBN-13: 978-0761134268
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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NO ONE PLANS TO TAKE CARE OF A PARENT. Read the first page

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urge your parent, state medical assistance office, call the area agency, contact the area agency, remind your parent, make sure your parent, encourage your parent, care ombudsman, geriatric care manager, help with bathing, adult day services, insurance counseling, people with dementia, good nursing home, get your parent, care your parent, most elderly people

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Alzheimer's Association, Medicare Advantage, National Institute, Yellow Pages, Arthritis Foundation, National Council, Original Medicare Plan, Last Acts Partnership, Nursing Home Compare, Department of Veterans Affairs, New York, American Cancer Society, Better Business Bureau, Consumer Reports, National Health Information Center, Quality Improvement Organization, Reducing Estate Taxes, Supplemental Security Income, The National Resource Center

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5.0 out of 5 stars got parents? get this book, December 29, 2004

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As we venture into this new and unknown territory - taking care to those whom we always depended on to take care of us - this is the first, second and only book you need. In a gentle and humorous way, Ms. Morris guides you through all of the aspects of this unknown road including the medical, legal, mental, physical, etc. Maybe my favorite chapter is the one in which Ms. Morris insists that you make sure of taking care of yourself first. I saw Ms. Morris on "Oprah" and bought the book for my "first parent". Now the book comes out "bigger, better, and improved" for my second parent. Strange to think that a book can be such a gift to our real lives. I can not recommend this book more strongly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Caring and Empowering, August 30, 2005

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I just had to give a review when I stumbled across this at Amazon. My father went from being healthy and independent to just the opposite in one day (from a fall- then into hospital, caught an infection and went downhill from there.)There was a TON of things to figure out from medicare to power of attorney, where to place him, what to expect etc.... This book is written with such kindness and is full of information that is invaluable. At least for me, it was exactly what I needed. And if you're going through this, I wish you all the best.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Beginner's Book!, October 17, 2005

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I picked this up to learn how I could help my mother take care of her father and found it extremely helpful. It is written in clear, understandable language, with several personal accounts scattered throughout, as well as information on where to go for more help. And you WILL need more help - but this book does a great job of pointing you in the right direction. It makes a very complex problem seem manageable. There are at least 50 pages at the back of the book that provide contact information on elder care agencies, geriactric care managers, elder care lawyers, etc.

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