How to Care for Aging Parents, 3rd Edition: A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional IssuesÒThe bible of eldercareÓÑABC World News. ÒAn indispensable bookÓÑAARP. ÒA compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportionÓÑThe Washington Post. And, winner of a Books for a Better Life Award. How to Care for Aging Parents is the best and bestselling boo |
Contents
GET READY GET SET | 1 |
YOUR PARENT AND YOU | 22 |
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER | 43 |
HEALTHY AGING | 65 |
HEART MIND AND SOUL | 83 |
TIPS FOR DAILY LIVING | 102 |
GETTING HELP | 134 |
MORE HELP AT HOME | 152 |
PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE | 346 |
LEGAL ISSUES | 376 |
HOME AWAY FROM HOME | 402 |
A GOOD NURSING HOME | 426 |
MAKING THE MOVE WORK | 442 |
THE AGING BRAIN | 460 |
LIVING WITH DEMENTIA | 480 |
CHAPTER 23 MANAGING FROM DAY TO DAY | 499 |
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