Elder Care

Discover the compassionate path to understanding dementia and ensuring quality care for your loved one, even if the journey feels overwhelming and uncertain. Have you felt lost in the maze of medical terms while trying to care for a loved one with dementia? Are you wondering how to balance your well-being with the demanding caregiving duties, while feeling isolated and unsupported? Do you struggle to maintain effective communication and manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with this journey? You're not alone. Many caregivers face similar challenges, but there is hope. Welcome to ...

Take Control of the Future—Before It Takes Control of You Are you prepared for what lies ahead as you or your loved ones grow older? Planning Guide For Successfully Aging in Familiar Surroundings is more than just a book—it's your essential roadmap to a safer, more secure, and less stressful aging experience. Whether you’re living with a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis, caring for aging parents, or simply planning ahead, this guide empowers you to take proactive steps today that will bring peace of mind tomorrow. With compassionate insight and practical advice, this book ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-prepared. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:•Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?•When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?•How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?•Should I correct her when she insists her long-dead sister is still alive or that Ronald Reagan is still President?•How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations I’m stealing from her?•How do I...

Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Survival Guide is your compassionate companion for navigating the overwhelming demands of caregiving. Balancing work, family, and caregiving can feel impossible, but this guide offers practical strategies to manage it all without sacrificing your own well-being. From juggling daily responsibilities to avoiding burnout, this book empowers you to care for your aging parents with confidence.

If you are new to caring for someone with dementia, grab this book and see how to BRING BACK THE FUN. Caring for someone with dementia is not easy...but there are so many things that you can still enjoy doing together! "Bring Back the Fun" is a collection of ideas for activities that appropriate for use by families at home as well as for in-home care providers that work with people with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. As you read the book, keep your own care recipient in mind...you are sure to find several ideas that you can put to use right away. This book is a compilation of ...

Jason Brazel is an out-of-work journalist who lives in Penrith with his family and mother-in-law, Amita. She knows everyone and everything that’s going on in this corner of the Lakes. So when it’s discovered that Madeline Forbisher, one of Amita’s fellow regulars at the bingo club has died, found by the postman outside her crumbling country home close to Ullswater Lake, she senses immediately this is no accident. The trouble is, no one else seems to take her suspicions seriously. That is, until she enlists the help of her friends at the Penrith Bingo Club.

Are you thinking about moving to Portugal? Do you plan to ship your things to Portugal? If so, this booklet may be helpful!

Dementia caregivers cope with repetitive questions, mood swings, lost personal space, and live with exhaustion, frustration, and anger. You may not know how to prepare. Dementia Home Care will help you maintain your humor and your emotional connection with your loved one longer.

Views on the roles of deacons vary widely among evangelical Christians. What does scripture actually teach about deacons and their role in the church? Views range from deacons being the board of directors to the church-building maintenance crew. Strauch states that his purpose in writing this book is to encourage my deacon friends and fellow church leaders to think more critically about what they are saying, what they are doing, and what scripture actually teaches about deacons.

You're an immigrant — or maybe an expat — retired in Portugal ... and you're getting older, needing more attention and health care. Maybe you've brought an elderly relative (or two) to live with you, and that's the person who needs more continual, personalized service than you're able to give. What are your options? Here's a brief overview to help you get started to ensure the comfort and care of the elderly in Portugal.

Caregiving for those who suffer from Parkinson's disease comes with many challenges, from how to deal with guilt and loneliness to avoiding burnout and figuring out what to expect from an unpredictable disease. When giving care, too often caregivers neglect their own well-being. Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson's Disease is not just about caring for your loved one, but also about taking care of yourself.

A Guide for an Emergency Room - Hospital Admission for People with Dementia Be Ready When Every Second Counts A hospital visit is stressful for anyone—but for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, it can be overwhelming, confusing, and even traumatic. A Guide for an Emergency Room - Hospital Admission for People with Dementia is your must-have companion for navigating the chaos with clarity and compassion. Whether you're a family member, caregiver, or friend, this essential guide empowers you to prepare for emergencies before they happen—so you’re never caught off guard. ...

Compiled by Author Twylia G. Reid "Confessions of a Caregiver" is a powerful anthology that shares intimate accounts of 6 caregivers’ journeys into the unknown realm of caregiving. Brutally honest and written from the heart, they share intimate chronicles of caring for their loved ones while attempting to care for themselves. Hear how their frustrations have caused their lives to become filled with challenges that can sometimes become too much to bear. The shock of each long day in this role can sometime leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and absolutely clueless. Overflowing with ...

When Lisa Marsh reluctantly agrees to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the local community center, she’s not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Between the lively teenagers, fiercely independent veterans, eccentric seniors, and one particularly gruff homeless man named Pete, the evening spirals into a disaster. But when her best friend dares her to do more, Lisa accepts the challenge: she’s going to help Pete turn his life around—whether he likes it or not. Her plan? Simple: clean him up (starting with a shave), find him a job, and make him respectable. Pete, however, has no interest in ...

I want to give a voice to the ones who cannot speak, be it, a baby, a child or an elderly. It takes me so long to have the courage to write a book, to have my voice heard, and eventually to self-publish it. It has been a long journey in the last 7 years and not an easy one when I took my professional work to Singapore. This book is written from the perspective of the Asian Culture in Singapore. It is not a technique or method book. It is written from a place of reflection on the process emerged from the research and from my own journey, both personally and professionally. I am grateful for ...

Balance & Strength Training for Seniors 101 Simple Home Exercises to Improve Core Strength, Stability, and Posture By Vernon FisherThere's no reason you can't be strong and healthy your entire life... Do you know the secret to keeping yourself on track in your golden years? Perhaps you’ve heard that we lose muscle mass at a rate of 3-5% per decade after 30. This is called sarcopenia, and it’s a real phenomenon. The average man loses about 30% of his muscle mass over his lifetime. But there’s no reason you have to be the average person. That level of muscle loss isn’t inevitable – ...

"The Prepared Caregiver: Empowering Elderly Loved Ones for Crisis Situations" is a comprehensive guide that equips caregivers with essential knowledge, skills, and resources to handle crisis situations involving elderly loved ones. From medical emergencies to natural disasters, this book offers practical advice on creating emergency plans, assessing risks, and implementing preventive measures. Through insightful tips, it empowers caregivers to more confidently navigate challenging situations and ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of their elderly loved ones. ----- Legal Disclaimer ...

Navigating the challenges of aging—whether for yourself or a loved one—can feel overwhelming. Aging with Grace offers a practical, compassionate roadmap to help families and caregivers manage every stage of the aging journey with confidence and care. Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll find: Choosing the Right Care: Explore the differences between in-home care, assisted living, and nursing facilities to find the best fit for your needs. Health & Wellness Essentials: Learn how to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for older adults with tips on fitness, nutrition, ...

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy – it’s for everyone, especially family caregivers. If you’re taking care of a parent, spouse, or loved one, this guide will help you make important decisions about their future. It’s a simple, step-by-step blueprint to make sure everything is in place, reducing stress and avoiding confusion later. Inside, you’ll find: • The key documents you need for estate planning, like a will, healthcare directive, and powers of attorney. • How to make medical decisions for your loved one and plan for their care. • Easy ways to organize ...

What began as a simple promise became an entrepreneurial journey to change an industry. In A Culture of Promise: The True Story of a Small Company’s Quest to Transform the Senior Living Industry, author Fee Stubblefield encapsulates the best insights on how to build an organization from the ground up and the challenges and opportunities the senior living industry as a whole faces. Even if you aren’t in senior living you will want to listen to this book because every family and every sector of the economy and government is touched and impacted by our country’s rapidly aging population.