SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Caregiver's Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself

by Carolyn A. Brent
Harlequin. Feb. 2015. 240p. ISBN 9780373893096. pap. $16.95; ebk. ISBN 9781460346839. SELF-HELP
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Not limited to addressing the needs of Alzheimer's patients, this compact manual from Brent, founder of Caregiver Story and Grandpa's Dream, two nonprofit organizations geared toward providing comprehensive support for caregivers, walks readers through the crucial issues of moving their aging loved ones into an assisted-living facility as well as discussing emotional, medical, legal, and financial issues with them. Checklists are provided for gathering important information. A particularly helpful chapter delves into the frequent dilemma of dealing with the loved one's resistance to even talking about these issues.
VERDICT An excellent, comprehensive guide to everything both new and seasoned caregivers need to know.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , Feb 01, 2015
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