The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised and Updated Edition: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help - eBook

Now more than ever, most people are faced with difficult decisions about caring for an ailing parent, spouse, or relative. The caregiving process is often a daunting task with many unanswered questions: "I work full-time-how can I be in two places at once?" "How will we pay for in-home care?" "Do I really want Dad to move in?" "How do I bring up sensitive issues like not driving?" "How do I get my siblings to pitch in?" "Where do they keep their legal documents and important papers?" On top of regular work and family responsibilities, caregiving can be a full-time job. Fortunately, you need not face the task alone. The Complete Eldercare Planner provides an invaluable resource to help you along the way.

Topics include:

Getting Help

Long-Distance Caregiving

Moving out of the Family Home

Essential Questions to Ask

Responding to an Emergency

Is Spirituality Good Medicine?

Managing Guilt

Juggling Work and Family

Paying for Care

Managing Medications

Saying Good-bye

Unlike other books on the subject, The Complete Eldercare Planner is the only how-to resource that focuses on the big picture of eldercare. Everything you need is in these pages, including time- and money-saving checklists, worksheets, websites, practical step-by-step action plans, low-cost resources, and questions to ask professionals. This fully revised and updated edition of The Complete Eldercare Planner is an essential resource for anyone struggling with the many challenges that face today’s caregivers. Whether you are someone who is considering or is ready to make the commitment to care for someone, The Complete Eldercare Planner will provide insight to guide you along the way.