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When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care PB
by Robert F Bornstein
Published 21 May 2010
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.
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.