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Get Ready to Help Your Aging Parent
Step-by-Step Practical Advice Includes 27 Forms and Checklists on CD-ROM.
For a printable version of this release, please click here.
December 2002 - Denise M. Clark: Denise's Pieces
http://www.denisemclark.com
"There has never been a greater need for the type of book author William J. Grote has put together, but unfortunately, there comes a time when the information becomes essential to making the best decision possible for our loved ones.... This extremely well written and researched book gives the reader a road map of sorts to follow, a guide for what to watch for and how to deal with nearly every imaginable situation.... This is a must reference for any household, for sooner or later, we're all going to have to deal with the issue of aging and elderly care within our family." Midwest Book Review
....a superbly organized and highly accessible instructional reference and guide to determining when an aging parent needs help, to what extent one should step in and take charge, and presents easy-to-follow instructions and recommendations for the non-specialist general reader needing to navigating the legal and emotional maze of setting up trusts, power of attorney, finding the best and most affordable housing, surviving hospitalization, coping with mental disorders, nursing homes, and much more....Helping Your Aging Parent is very highly recommended for anyone faced with the necessity of assisting their aged mother or father..." Book Description:
It may begin with a call in the middle of the night. Or it may seep in after years of your own denial. Sooner or later most of us are going to called to help an aging parent. And your help can make agreat difference in the quality of their life. It can also provide you a rare opportunity to get to know and help the person who once took care of you. Unfortunately, most of us don't know where to start, or even if our help is really needed, as sometimes appreciation is not shown. This book shows you step-by-step how to start pro-active care for your aging parent, from preparing for the initial doctor visit, to protecting your parent's assets. It covers available housing options ,gives tips for surviving the hospital stay, selecting a decent nursing home, dealing with the mind-boggling aspects of dementia, and finally, what you should look for in a good hospice. Emphasis is on practical problem solving and prevention, yet the reader is encouraged to develop a spiritual connection to help them through their journey. Includes checklists, forms, and worksheets to keep you firmly on track. All are included on a FREE CD-ROM inside the back cover. Open the forms you need with your word processing program, for either IBM-style or Macintosh computers. Change them to suit your needs, fill them out, and then print. Or open in Adobe Acrobat Reader and print out or e-mail to relatives.
Amanda Wang
Boomer Books
760-295-4498
amanda@boomer-books.com
http://www.boomer-books.com
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