The Eldercare Consultant by Feola, Becky -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Providing Eldercare for a Loved One

It’s Not Just About You Your Biggest Concerns Regarding Eldercare Managing Life Transitions Recognizing Your Role as a Family Caregiver Caregiver Survival Tip

2. The Caregiver’s Challenges

Changing Family Dynamics Understanding the Legalities of Caregiving Managing Your Loved One’s Needs Juggling Your Own Needs with Caregiving Understanding Caregiver Burnout Caregiver Survival Tip

3. Easing Caregiver Concerns with Proactive Behavior

Recognizing the Early Warning Signs Identifying Stages of Dementia Seeing Your Loved One in Today’s Reality Twelve Signs It’s Time for Assistance Consulting with Health Care Professionals Complicated Issues for Family Caregivers Caregiver Survival Tip

4. Nurturing Your Loved One’s Mind, Body, and Spirit

5. Considering Options for Care Needs

The First Option: Family Caregivers The Role of a Health Care Advocate Choosing Between Professional Home Health Care Agencies and Private Caregivers Palliative Care Services Hospice Services Care Communities Caregiver Survival Tip

6. Paying for Your Loved One’s Care

Understanding Average Costs of Care Determining Needs and Budgeting for Costs of Care Identifying Ways to Pay for Care Caregiver Survival Tip

7. Having the Difficult Discussions

Bringing the Family Together Developing a Strategy for Your Discussion Doing Your Homework First Having the Discussion Caregiver Survival Tip

8. Making the Right Decision

Approaching Your Decision Knowing When to Compromise Deciding Who Makes the Final Decision Caregiver Survival Tip

9. Special Considerations for Care

The Special Care Needs of a Younger Person Traumatic Brain Injury Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias Parkinson’s Disease and Similar Conditions Feeding Tubes, Tracheotomy Tubes, and Other Medical Devices Dialysis Bed-Bound Patients Behavioral Issues Caregiver Survival Tip

10. Final Words of Advice After Any Change

The Transition Period Common Mistakes Made During the Transition Suggestions for a Successful Transition No Guilt: You Did the Best You Could Caregiver Survival Tip

Resources Index About the Author Free Sample Chapter from Just Listen by Mark Goulston