Mom Minus Dad is the only resource guide available with more than 500 resources for adults who lose a parent and need to assist a newly widowed parent. The book provides readers with practical advice on ten major parent loss topics along with more than 500 valuable and time-saving resources including Web sites, companies, government resources, U.S. laws, books, and nonprofit organizations to assist the approximately twelve million sons and daughters who lose a parent every year. Each section provides online and book resources and simple practical solutions to common problems - from finding affordable counseling to building new budgets for the widowed parent to managing changing family dynamics. Each chapter reveals ideas, relevant insights from the author's personal experience, questions to consider, and additional resources to find specific assistance. The author of Mom Minus Dad gleaned intimate knowledge of balancing her own life with a newly widowed parent. Ms. Haverkampf assisted her fifty-six-year-old widowed mother in Virginia, while still running her real estate business in California, after the early unpredicted loss of her father to cancer. In her groundbreaking book, Haverkampf shares how she and her sister-both in their early thirties-found success and managed struggles during their journey after their father's death. This is a reference guide grievers will refer to during the year after loss and years beyond.
Are you a family caregiver? Are you overwhelmed and stressed trying to find all the resources you need?Are you exhausted from searching the Internet, only to come up empty handed because you didn't knowwhere to find what you're looking for, or what is even available? Are you tired of throwing your money away?How does FREE sound? (Everybody likes FREE!!!)If Saving Time and Saving Money is important to you... Then you NEED this book! This Resource Guide is specifically aimed at caregivers who don't know where to look for financial help; don't know all the options available to them; don't have time to search websites for hours; or wait on the phone in frustration while pushing endless buttons after voice prompts that go on forever and take you nowhere... If this sounds familiar... then This is the book you've been searching for! It provides information quickly and easily, by identifying the programs, services, and products you need-saving both time and money-and all from the comfort of home! You will instantly discover... Unknown resources from government; profit; and non-profit agencies (Independent of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare) How to easily save thousands of dollars every year MULTIPLE ways to actually get PAID to care for a family member or loved one- including which states offer PAID time off from your job or workplace in order to care for them FREE services and programs you don't even know exist; including those hard to find, and those you haven't considered Quick and easy access to information Step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions Where to look, who to call, and what to specifically ask for Where to find FREE respite care relief when you're exhausted and need time off All this and much, much, MORE! This Resource Guide has it all covered... Many of these resources are the best kept secrets out there. You will be amazed at what you discover and how many of these resources are actually FREE! All you need to know is where to find them.This book eliminates most of the leg work, stress, and overwhelm associated with caregiving-and allows you to concentrate on more important things-like spending quality time with those you love!So scroll up now, click the "Add to Cart" button, and grab several copies today!Your search is over, and HELP has arrived!!!Now in its Second Edition (2017), you will see for yourself why this is the book caregivers, their families, and their friends, have all been raving about-and why they are recommending it to others!
Chronic health conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States today, affecting nearly one hundred million citizens. These conditions cost the economy more than $470 billion a year in direct medical costs, and more than $230 billion in lost productivity. While Americans pride themselves on living in a caring country, society as a whole has not fully prepared for the many challenges presented by chronic illness. This timely book illustrates the caregiving needs to be faced in the next century. Written by individuals associated with the National Quality Caregiving Coalition (NQCC) of the Rosalynn Carter Institute, Caring and Competent Caregivers is a foundation book for use by academicians conducting professional training programs, diverse health care and social service providers on the front lines providing assistance to others, and students entering the field. Incorporating philosophy, social science research, and impressionistic evidence, this book provides a basis for education and practice that is both inspirational and practical.
Are you a family caregiver? Are you overwhelmed and stressed trying to find the resources you need? Are you exhausted from searching the Internet, only to come up empty handed because you didn't know everything that was available to you, or where to find it? Are you tired of throwing your money away? If saving time and saving money is important to you... Then you NEED this book! And how does FREE sound? (Everybody likes FREE!!!) This Resource Guide is specifically directed to caregivers who don't know where to look for financial help, don't know all the options available to them, don't have the time to research websites for hours or wait on the phone in frustration, while pushing endless buttons after voice prompts go on forever and take you nowhere... If this sounds familiar... then This is the book you've been searching for! It provides information quickly and easily by identifying the programs, services, and products you need-saving both time and money-and all from the comfort of home! Many of these resources are FREE! You will discover... Unknown government, profit, and non-profit agency resources How to easily save thousands of dollars every year MULTIPLE ways to actually get PAID to care for a family member or loved one-including which states actually offer PAID time off from your job or workplace in order to care for them FREE services and programs you don't even know exist, including those hard to find, and those you haven't considered Quick and easy access to information Step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions Where to look, who to call, and what to specifically ask for Where to find FREE respite care relief when you're exhausted and need time off All this and much, much, MORE! This Resource Guide has it all covered. Many of these resources are the best kept secrets out there. You will be amazed at what you discover, and how many of these resources are actually FREE ! All you need to know is where to find them. This book eliminates most of the legwork, stress, and overwhelm associated with caregiving-and allows you to concentrate on more important things-like spending quality time with those you love! So scroll up now, click the "Add to cart" button, and grab several copies today! You'll be so glad you did! Your search is over, and HELP has arrived!!! Now in its 4th Edition (2019), you will see for yourself why this is the book caregivers (including their friends and families) have been raving about-and why they are recommending it to others!
NOW IN ITS 6th EDITION (2021) Are you a family caregiver?Are you overwhelmed and stressed trying to find the resources you need? Are you exhausted from searching the Internet, only to come up empty handed because you didn't know everything that was available to you, or where to find it? Are you tired of throwing your money away? If saving time and saving money is important to you... Then you NEED this book!And how does FREE sound? (Everybody likes FREE!!!) This updated, 2021, 6th-Edition Resource Guide is specifically directed to caregivers who don't know where to look for financial help, don't know all the options available to them, don't have the time to research websites for hours or wait on the phone in frustration, while pushing endless buttons after voice prompts go on forever and take you nowhere... If this sounds familiar... then This is the book you've been searching for!It provides information quickly and easily by identifying the programs, services, and products you need-saving both time and money-and all from the comfort of home! Many of these resources are FREE! You will discover... Unknown government, profit, and nonprofit agency resources How to easily save thousands of dollarsevery year MULTIPLE ways to actually get PAID to care for a family member or loved one-including which states actually offer PAID time off from your job or workplace in order to care for them FREE services and programs you don't even know exist, including those hard to find, and those you haven't considered Quick and easy access to information Step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions Where to look, who to call, and what to specifically ask for Where to find FREE respite care relief when you're exhausted and need time off All this and much, much, MORE! This Resource Guide has it all covered.Many of these resources are the best kept secrets out there. You will be amazed at what you discover, and how many of these resources are actually FREE! All you need to know is where to find them. This book eliminates most of the legwork, stress, and overwhelm associated with caregiving-and allows you to concentrate on more important things-like spending quality time with those you love! So scroll up now, click the "Add to cart" button, and grab several copies today! You'll be so glad you did! Your search is over, and HELP has arrived!!! Now in its 6th Edition (2021), you will see for yourself why this is the book caregivers (including their friends and families) have been raving about-and why they are recommending it to others!
Drawing on his more than twenty years as a practicing physical therapist, author Kevin Lockette has compiled an unparalleled resource for home caregivers: A Caregiver's Complete Guide for Safe Mobility and Independence in the Home delivers exactly what its title states. Lockette's numerous strategies and tips focus on how to offer safe caregiving, especially as it relates to the care-receiver's mobility and independence. But he also gives attention to the safety of the caregiver, because, as he wisely notes, "If a caregiver is injured, it frequently results in the care-receiver losing the ability to remain in a community setting." This book has easily referenced chapters on such topics as body mechanics (including principles of safe lifting), guidelines for transfers (including considerations for body type and various disabilities), adaptive and assistive devices for the care-receiver, fall prevention and fall-proofing the home, and information on types of wheelchairs. He also includes detailed instructions (with illustrations) on appropriate exercises for the minimally to moderately impaired. A helpful glossary is provided, as are several appendices, which offer important information on various caregiver associations, caregiver-specific Web sites, and numerous connected resources [cover].
This is a shorter version of the classic bestseller The Birth Partner, ideal for time-pressed parents, partners, and birthing professionals. It is a convenient and easy-to-use book that provides facts on the fly during the ultra-busy period before, during, and after labor and birth. An added planner keeps your plans and to-dos in one place. Generations of spouses and partners, as well as doulas, nurses, midwives, and other professionals, have relied on Penny Simkin's warm and wise guidance in caring for the new mother, from the last trimester through the early postpartum period. Her book The Birth Partner is the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and The Birth Partner's Quick Reference Guide and Planner is a more-concise version of that book. For those who have the original book, it adds a planner component, for hospital or at-home birth plans and for other essential to-dos. It is full of reliable and up-to-date information on: Preparing for labor and for the new baby Ways to help a woman through each stage of labor and birth Pain-relief measures, including epidurals and medications as well as natural techniques Ways to induce or speed up labor Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this is the essential book to have on hand.
A book designed to provide as many free, nearly free, or deeply discounted products, services, and programs that will be needed and used every day-by both caregivers and non-caregivers alike. It provides easy to follow, step-by-step instructions as to where to look on specific websites, the actual names of very specific programs and services personally needed and required, who to contact, and what to ask for regarding many government, non-profit, for-profit, and community-based programs, services, and products. Most people don't know many of these resources even exist.Searching for these resources can often be tricky, because the names of the programs are often quite different than what you would think to ask for-making them even more difficult to locate and find what you're looking for.You will learn where to find FREE respite care, food (not food stamps), eyeglasses, prescriptions, service animals, vehicle license plates, minor home repair services, help with chores, and so much more.You will even learn how to receive CASH for caring for a family member!No more wasting precious time and money looking for what you absolutely need.It also includes other incredible and useful tips, information, and suggestions that can be life-changing and help make your caregiving experience more stress-free.
Caring for persons with chronic illnesses or disabilities is a rewarding endeavor, but it often places extreme demands on those providing care. Caregivers need both education and support to understand their caregiving roles and to cope with the difficult situations they face. All too often there is a chasm between professionals who are part of the formal caregiving system and family members, friends, and neighbors who provide daily care. The Caring for You, Caring for Me education and support program is a valuable tool for use in providing caregivers with education and support. The program is designed to bring formal (professional) and informal (lay/family) caregivers together to gain a better understanding of each other's perspectives on what it means to be a caregiver, with the hope that in the process both will learn to do it better. The program is based on caregiving research and the expertise of frontline caregivers. The Leader's Guide contains everything needed to conduct a ten-hour education and support program for caregivers: informational content, layouts for overhead transparencies, and suggested group activities. The companion Participant's Manual supports the presentation, providing a workbook for class activities, a suggested reading list, and a compendium of national sources of help for caregivers. Caring for You, Caring for Me was developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute under the guidance of the West Central Georgia Caregivers' Network (CARE-NET). The Rosalynn Carter Institute was established in 1987. Its mission is to understand the process of caregiving and discover new ways to benefit both formal and informal caregivers. The Institute supports the premise that caregivers and care receivers can be served most effectively through the collaborative efforts of formal and informal caregivers, academicians, public and private services, and organizations representing caregivers and recipients of care.
Across America and around the world, the five love languages have revitalized relationships and saved marriages from the brink of disaster. Can they also help individuals, couples, and families cope with the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Coauthors Chapman, Shaw, and Barr give a resounding yes. Their innovative application of the five love languages creates an entirely new way to touch the lives of the five million Americans who have Alzheimer’s, as well as their fifteen million caregivers. At its heart, this book is about how love gently lifts a corner of dementia’s dark curtain to cultivate an emotional connection amid memory loss. This collaborative, groundbreaking work between a healthcare professional, caregiver, and relationship expert will: Provide an overview of the love languages and Alzheimer’s disease, correlate the love languages with the developments of the stages of AD, discuss how both the caregiver and care receiver can apply the love languages, address the challenges and stresses of the caregiver journey, offer personal stories and case studies about maintaining emotional intimacy amidst AD. Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade is heartfelt and easy to apply, providing gentle, focused help for those feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer’s. Its principles have already helped hundreds of families, and it can help yours, too.
