Fourteen Friends' Guide to Elder-Caring Paperback, 210 pages Published by Broadway Books Publication date: 2000 ISBN: 0767906004

Synopsis:

This book is a practical, people-oriented sourcebook for adults who find themselves taking care of their parents. With medical science constantly extending life expectancy, baby boomers face a large-scale problem of caring for elderly parents. Eldercare can be a tough job. This book gives you a simple yet systematic roadmap for developing and carrying out a care plan. It includes a helpful "Vital Information and Eldercare Planner" with practical worksheets for key medical and legal information.

Topics include:

• How to provide understanding and encouragement
• Frustrations
• Ways to manage guilt
• Long-distance caregiving
• Mental changes
• Ways to provide a safe environment
• Tips for treating the elderly with dignity
• Caring for the caregiver
• Sources for help

The Fourteen Friends are a group of real friends who first met in high school. Through the years they have helped one another with many life changes. This book embodies this spirit of group support. With flexibility, humor, and gentle understanding the authors show you how to handle the stress and draw closer to those who need your help.