The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare
by Philip D. Rumrill, Jr., Kimberly Wickert, Danielle Dresden
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Pub Date Oct 18 2013 | Archive Date Nov 18 2013
Description
A practical, accessible, and comprehensive guide to the legal, financial, emotional and daily living challenges of caring for aging parents while raising your own family.
If you are like the one in eight American adults between the ages of 40 and 60 who is caring for an elderly loved one while raising a child, you may feel overwhelmed and unprepared. The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare, written by three experts with extensive professional and personal experience with eldercare, provides the information and resources you need to make important decisions, balance your responsibilities, and ensure your elders well-being as well as your own.
It includes how to:-Create a good eldercare plan and the key financial, healthcare, and legal documents you should have executed-Choose the right level of care and ease the transition, including how to avoid the most common mistakes people make in this process
-Find the best ways to help the elderly maintain their independence, dignity, and comfort even as they require more help
-Navigate the maze of government agencies and benefits
-Effectively communicate and involve other family members while minimizing tension or conflict
-Prevent caregiver burnout and deal with the strain on family life, children, and relationships
In addition, you'll find useful checklists, worksheets, step-by-step action plans, lists of questions to ask, and a robust resources section, providing you with everything you need to care for your aging family.
Advance Praise
"Comprehensive and well-written, The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare has the tools to decide which level of care is appropriate and how to pay for it. I would highly recommend this book to the 'Sandwich Generation' and long-term care professionals." - Karl P. Zalar, MRC, MA, LNHA, Executive Director, Friends Care Community
"Very useful and highly informative. The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare is a valuable decision-making tool to ensure optimal care for older parents and family members, blending real-world examples, extremely valuable recommendations, and current health care policies." - Mary Dellmann-Jenkins, PhD
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781936303434 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
