Family & Relationships - Eldercare

A deeply emotional memoir of one woman's decision to take care of her mother with cancer while juggling everyday life as a mom of two.At four years of age, Anne's mother drops her off at her father's place and drives away with her new...

"The book is the place to turn for initial information and perspective on Alzheimer's disease, and to return for practical advice as problems arise. Most importantly, however, it dispels the sense of hopelessness families may feel by providing steps to maximize the enjoyment of...

If you provide care for another person, whether you are a family member or a professional caregiver, you know that caregiving is hard, sometimes unappreciated work. But have you ever considered that it isn't easy to be the care receiver?"Caregiving is ... about forming...

Coloring book of bible verses with bold mandala pattern background that can be colored solid as stained glass or using blending techniques. This book is designed for anyone with low visions. It could be elderly, or even a beginner in coloring to practice using...

This caregiver book is a crucial guide, workbook, and organizer that enables family caregivers to lead their loved one's care sensitively and effectively."A new and innovative approach to this commitment of love called caregiving." ⎯Brian Bell, MD, FAAHPM, vice president and chief medical officer,...

Caring for an aging parent can feel overwhelming, confusing, heartbreaking, and-yes-unexpectedly funny. Caring for Aging Parents Without Losing Your Mind! is a witty, heartfelt, and deeply relatable guide for adults who are already caring for an aging parent-or sensing their time is quickly approaching.Blending...

Every day, tens of millions of Americans provide essential care for their loved ones--and for many, that care includes managing incontinence. Often overlooked and misunderstood, incontinence can be one of the most stressful and isolating parts of caregiving. In fact, it is frequently the...

Are you caring for someone with dementia? This book is for you--with emotional support, tips, and comic relief that will brighten your day. Whether you're caring for a family member with dementia at home or in a memory care facility, the emotional and physical...

Are you stressed and exhausted because someone you love is seriously ill? Do you wish you felt less overwhelmed and more certain about how to help?Coping Courageously will be your guide. You will learn: The most important things to do, and not do, when...

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term...

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative Care, Anne Basting...

Day-to-Day Living With Dementia offers essential caregiving guidance, including practical tips and resources, techniques for working through difficult emotions, and strategies for managing common dementia-related challenges. Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging, heartbreaking experience ... but it can also be rewarding,...

Nicole J. Smith was blindsided by her mother's post-pandemic mental decline. A year later, after a neurological exam and follow-up, her mother was officially diagnosed: she had Alzheimer's. As the denial and drama escalated, Nicole and her Aunt Nancy created a transcontinental plan to...

When Miss Norma was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she was advised to undergo surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. But instead of confining herself to a hospital bed for what could be her last stay, Miss Norma--newly widowed after nearly seven decades of marriage--rose to her...

A Retirement Gift for Women Who are Solo Agers"When it comes to aging, you can't count on your children, especially if you don't have any. But help is on the way." ―Harry R. Moody, Ph.D., retired Vice President for Academic Affairs, AARPWall Street Journal...

Faith in Death: The Butterfly is a faith-filled guide for families walking through the sacred moments at the end of life. With compassion, Scripture, and personal testimony-including the story of the author's own mother-Chaplain Franklin Montgomery offers clarity about hospice care, comfort for grieving...

Are you just trying to survive another day? Is the burden of caregiving taking its toll? Is burnout and exhaustion keeping you from providing quality care? Are you desperate for tactics and skills that actually work? Are your relationships suffering? Battle-Tested Solutions Revealed!Drawing from...

Are you just trying to survive another day? Is the burden of caregiving taking its toll? Is burnout and exhaustion keeping you from providing quality care? Are you desperate for tactics and skills that actually work? Are your relationships suffering? Battle-Tested Solutions Revealed!Drawing from...

From Faith to Action is a deeply personal and practical reflection on my journey of walking alongside families affected by dementia. Rooted in faith and guided by research, this book shares the lessons, stories, and spiritual insights that have shaped my calling to serve...

From a writer and founder of national online support group Caregiver Collective and a caregiver herself, Jennifer N. Levin offers a comprehensive look at our current culture of care, with an emphasis on Millennial caregivers--providing a roadmap to solutions and an immediate call for...