Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents, Third Edition - How to Help, How to Survive (Paperback, 3rd ed.)

A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide to caring for aging parents
For women and men who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caregiving in their future, this empathetic and practical book offers complete coverage of all the practical issues you are likely to confront-- while addressing the emotional stress and particular needs of caregivers. Claire Berman, drawing on her own experiences, the experiences of many other adult children, and interviews with specialists in the geriatric field, discusses the wide range of emotions that can accompany caregiving.
This completely updated edition includes
- new discussions of the Internet as a tool for seniors
- new sources of prescription drugs
- information about emergency response systems
- recommended exercises and exercise videos and
adaptive clothing
- an extensively revised resources section
In a wise and compassionate voice, "Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents" teaches you everything you need to know to help your parents through the stressful and humbling challenges of aging.
" A compassionate book that offers support for the caregiver, plus solid advice on how to fulfill your parents' needs without turning into a martyr." -- "Horizons"

General

Imprint:	Holt McDougal
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2005
First published:	December 2005
Authors:	Claire Berman
Dimensions:	218 x 142 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
Edition:	3rd ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-8050-7975-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with old age
LSN:	0-8050-7975-0
Barcode:	9780805079753

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!