Maybe it happened without warning, or maybe the signs were there for some time. But now the day has arrived: your loved one just can't make it alone anymore. This is a difficult and emotional journey, and everyone has questions along the way. When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care provides the answers. This book, winner of the Caregiver Friendly Award (National Association of Caregivers), now in a revised and updated edition, is your complete resource - a frank, friendly, and informative guide to help you deal with the complex and sometimes confusing world of nursing home, assisted living, and in-home care. The authors offer strategies for dealing with every aspect of in-home and facility care, from choosing the right placement setting, to navigating the bureaucracy of the eldercare system, to deciphering changes in Medicare coverage.
Includes the newest information on: Determining when a loved one needs professional care, and evaluating a care provider Adjusting to a new caregiving situation Communicating with staff to ensure top-quality care Coping strategies for the caregiver Dealing with late-life medical problems Changes in eldercare tax laws and Medicare regulations In addition, an extensive resource section offers handy checklists, easy-to-use worksheets, and comprehensive contact information for a wide range of services. This book offers expert advice on everything you need to make the most informed and compassionate decisions for you and your loved one.
- ISBN10 1458759431
- ISBN13 9781458759436
- Publish Date 21 May 2010
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 11 November 2022
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint ReadHowYouWant
- Edition Large Print 16 pt
- Format Paperback
- Pages 406
- Language English