Eldercare 911: The Caregiver's Complete Handbook for Making Decisions

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Summary: At long last, a realistic and practical guide for caregivers
Review: As a health care professional in the field of aging for the past 17 years, I found "Eldercare 911" to be concise, clear and most of all, realistic about the area of caring for an aging parent or relative. I believe the authors have an excellent sense of what really goes on between adult children and their parents--the good and the bad. They are also not afraid to tackle the area of resistance--what should you actually do when your loved one says "No! I don't want that home care worker!" or, "What do you mean you want me to stop driving?" This book offers real solutions for the real world. I would recommend this book for caregivers and professionals in the field of aging. It is an invaluable resource

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Summary: At long last, a realistic and practical guide for caregivers
Review: As a health care professional in the field of aging for the past 17 years, I found "Eldercare 911" to be concise, clear and most of all, realistic about the area of caring for an aging parent or relative. I believe the authors have an excellent sense of what really goes on between adult children and their parents--the good and the bad. They are also not afraid to tackle the area of resistance--what should you actually do when your loved one says "No! I don't want that home care worker!" or, "What do you mean you want me to stop driving?" This book offers real solutions for the real world. I would recommend this book for caregivers and professionals in the field of aging. It is an invaluable resource

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Summary: Great Handbook!
Review: As a social worker in the field, I found this handbook to be an excellent tool in aiding my clients and their adult children in need. As a daughter of elderly parents, I felt as if the book were written directly for me. The book was not written with technical jargon; it was easy reading and still informative.

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Summary: Great Handbook!
Review: As a social worker in the field, I found this handbook to be an excellent tool in aiding my clients and their adult children in need. As a daughter of elderly parents, I felt as if the book were written directly for me. The book was not written with technical jargon; it was easy reading and still informative.

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Summary: A Must Read for Caregivers!
Review: If you are giving care to an elder or you are contemplating taking on this task, you must read this book. If you know anyone caring for an elder, do them a BIG favor and tell them about this book, or better yet, give them a copy. Even in the best of times, caregiving can be overwhelming. This book is full of information vital for improving quality of life for both the elder and her/his caregiver. Another great contribution is the COMFORT the book offers caregivers -- reading it is as good as getting a hug from the authors, who are obviously experts who care.

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Summary: A Must Read for Caregivers!
Review: If you are giving care to an elder or you are contemplating taking on this task, you must read this book. If you know anyone caring for an elder, do them a BIG favor and tell them about this book, or better yet, give them a copy. Even in the best of times, caregiving can be overwhelming. This book is full of information vital for improving quality of life for both the elder and her/his caregiver. Another great contribution is the COMFORT the book offers caregivers -- reading it is as good as getting a hug from the authors, who are obviously experts who care.

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Summary: A Powerful Roadmap
Review: In a world where we read millions of reference books about home repair, child care and money management, it is about time we had a competent, insightful, treasure guide regarding coping with aging issues. Ms. Beerman and Ms. Rappaport are wonderful in both their knowlege of eldercare and in their ability to show sensitivity as they help guide and support the reader through thetwists and turns of aging. Eldercare 911 is without doubt the most powerful roadmap I have read regarding this sensitive topic which is surely to become a bible fore the aging boomer as we struggle with aging family members. Thank you!

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Summary: The Best Reference Book For Elder Care
Review: Thank you for finally writing a reference book on elder care that is easy to read and extremly informative! This book makes a difficult situation much easier on the care giver with insightful guidance for virtually any topic relating to elder care. You will find yourself referring to this book often, both for instruction as well as comfort.

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Summary: That sounds like my story
Review: There were many anecdotes in the book that sounded like they were taken from my own personal experience. It was comforting to know that there are others with similar issues. I came away with many new ideas to try and make my situation more tolerable. I would recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves in a comparable situation.

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Summary: That sounds like my story
Review: This book ia all you need to know about eldercare and elder caregiver responsibilities and options before, during and after any sort of institutional or home care considerations. The personal insights given by people from around the country was also very helpful and informative. Eldercare 911 is required reading if you're considering or are actually in an eldercare mode.