The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide
The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide

Author: Caroline Tapp-McDougall

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Published: 2010-02-11

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780470675533

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THE COMPLETE CANADIAN ELDERCARE GUIDE "Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved Ones" Providing eldercare while holding down a stressful job and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climate in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. "The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide," written by on e of Canada's foremost experts on eldercare, will provide the advice people need to make tough decisions about their loved ones, including: Housing--can your loved ones live independently or do they need some form of assisted living?Finances--are they in place to guarantee quality of life?Legal and estate planning--do not wait for a crisis to plan around these issuesMedical needs--find out what resources are available to meet different levels of careIndependence and mobility--learn how to balance your parents' need for independence against the realities of their health situation. Caroline Tapp-McDougall offers advice that is comprehensive and presented in a positive and energizing way. The book also provides guidance for the caregiver on work-life balance to help alleviate stress and anxiety.

Caregiver's Guide for Canadians
Caregiver's Guide for Canadians

Author: Rick Lauber

Publisher:

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781770400405

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One in five Canadians are now providing eldercareto a parent in need, and as baby-boomers age, thisnumber is likely to grow.What do you do when your mother or fathergrows old? It’s the natural course of life, but so manychildren of aging parents are unprepared. When aparent’s health begins to fail, an adult child is leftscrambling to find help, to balance their time, and tocope.The Caregiver’s Guide will provide readers withvaluable tips and advice to help them to provide thebest eldercare possible while balancing the demandson their time.This is not a mental “self-help” book. While itdoes provide encouragement and support forcaregivers, it also provides practical advice on howto care for elders in need. This comprehensive guideanswers all a caregiver’s common questions, such as:• Should my parent stay at home or move toassisted living?• How do I balance caregiving responsibilitieswith my personal life?• When to apply for guardianship and/ortrusteeship• How to hire a professional caregiver shouldthe need arise

Community Resources for Older Adults
Community Resources for Older Adults

Author: Robbyn R. Wacker

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2018-06-13

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1506383955

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Community Resources for Older Adults provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on programs, services, and policies pertaining to older adults. Authors Robbyn R. Wacker and Karen A. Roberto build reader awareness of programs and discuss how to better understand help-seeking behavior, as well as explain ways to take advantage of the resources available to older adults. The substantially revised Fifth Edition includes new topics and updated research, tables, and figures to help answer key questions about the evolution and utilization of programs for older adults and the challenges that service providers face.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Caribbean
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Caribbean

Author: DK Travel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 1465459790

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean will lead you straight to the best attractions this island paradise has to offer. Covering more than 130 Caribbean islands, this updated guide explores everything from Harrison's Cave in Barbados to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, as well as the most pristine beaches and the best islands for history, architecture, and hiking. Whether you travel via cruise or independently, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean is the ideal companion, providing insider tips such as the best places to dive, snorkel, sail, and play golf. Customized tour routes will lead you to the must-see sights like the Blue Mountains, Jamaican rum distilleries, and rain forests of Martinique. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean truly shows you this island region as no one else can.

It's Your Time
It's Your Time

Author: Donna McCaw

Publisher: BPS Books

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1926645480

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According to retirement expert McCaw, successful retirees approach their retirement the way an experienced canoeist plans a safe, yet exciting, canoe trip--over-prepare and then go with the flow. Her practical and entertaining new book focuses on retirement advice for Canadians but its principles are applicable to retirees anywhere.

Help for the Caring
Help for the Caring

Author: Brenda Parris Sibley

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0595253563

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This much-needed bibliography and filmography brings together lists of books about Alzheimer's and caregiving, including biographies, poetry, and even fiction, as well as in instructional and dramatic films.