Online Resources for Caregivers of the Elderly
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About the Book
Often thrust suddenly into new roles caring for elderly loved ones, caregivers may find themselves overwhelmed and underprepared. This guidebook directs present and future caregivers to valuable sites that guide exploration of a variety of available options; assist in planning ahead; enhance communication with medical staff, the patient, and other loved ones; assess the caregiver’s personal responsibilities and resources; enable coping with emotional and physical stress; help prevent burnout; and increase understanding of end of life issues. Five appendices include related publications from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Administration on Aging, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Cancer Institute.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Charles C. Sharpe
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 199
Bibliographic Info: glossary, appendices, suggested readings, index
Copyright Date: 2010
pISBN: 978-0-7864-5941-4
eISBN: 978-0-7864-6018-2
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Preface 1
Caregivers 5
Caregiver Stress 10
Family Issues—Stresses and Conflicts 16
Respite Care—Care for the Caregiver 20
Evaluating Health Care Information on the Internet 25
Online Resources 31
Metasites 31
End of Life Issues 42
Legal Issues 49
Medical and Health Care 51
Residential or Housing 63
General 66
Appendix A—Because We Care: A Guide for People Who Care 97
Appendix B—So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers 138
Appendix C—Caring for the Caregiver 158
Appendix D—Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease 164
Appendix E—Glossary 176
Selected Readings 189
Index 191
Book Reviews & Awards
“the writing is clear and easy to understand…recommended”—ARBA.