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Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents What Care Receivers Want By Cheryl Kuba $19.95 shipping $1.50/book	"Where is It?" A Caregiver's Journal of Records, Resources, and Personal Reflections $ 23.95* shipping $1.50/book

“Cheryl, your book is wonderful—Where can I get six more? One for my sister, and her journey with her in-laws, one for my other sister whose husband jus retired from the ministry and also did work with the elderly. The others are going to friends who will be enlightened with what their parents think as they age. These will make great Christmas presents. You yourself have made a wonderful journey. Thanks” - Barb Kaiser-Zawacki, B.S./R.N. Resurrection Healthcare-St. Joseph Hospital


Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents: What Care Receivers Want, gives dependent care receivers a voice. It is a first person account about housing, spirituality, personal care, sibling teamwork, Alzheimer’s disease, family relationships, and death—from the perspective of the elderly care recipient. It is meant to serve as a vehicle for the dependent elderly, and to let them know that someone is listening to their joys, and to their concerns. There has been little, if any, reliable information that reaches into the souls and hearts of the elderly person who is receiving care. No other books tell the care recipients' story - until now. Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents fills the void that exists about reliable information and opinions from the dependent elderly themselves. The book provides caregivers with solid, detailed information about solutions that caregivers can act on immediately. It also covers many aspects of the caregiving journey from both sides: mistakes caregivers have made; what to expect when your aging parent moves in; long distance caregiving; and insight from the care receivers on why their aging bodies are not cooperating. People receiving care deserve to be heard.
An excerpt:
Chapter Nine: Destination Your House For the aging parent who is moving into an adult child’s home, the transition doesn’t come without compromise and some loss of independence. The older adult, who once had an entire house to move around in, may now be relegated to a bedroom and shared bath. Jimmy, 82, felt that his independence had been reduced as a result of his move across the country to live in the same building as his adult daughter. “I lost a lot of freedom as far as my own particular activity was concerned. I can’t just go to the bank or go shopping for just small things that probably never meant anything to anybody. For instance, I lost a pocketknife, which was the last one I had. And it hasn’t been replaced yet. Nobody sees any need, any need with a capital ‘N’, for me to have another. But, it’s something I’ve had all my life and used to use on little things. That’s the kind of freedom I miss.” Anita, 89, experienced some of the same losses when she moved in with her daughter and son-in law. “When I first moved in, my independence was comprised in certain ways. My daughter was watching me all the time, saying, ‘Are you doing too much?’ I feel more confident now. It takes time.”


*“Where Is It?”* A Caregiver’s Journal of Records, Resources, and Personal Reflections is a useful guide for recording all the important pieces of information and documents regarding care, - either for yourself, or for a loved one. Sections of the journal include places to record health provider information, medication reminders, government document location log, and location information regarding stocks, bankbooks, safe deposit boxes and funeral and burial information. The middle section is a resource guide with critical information including phone numbers and websites for help. Government agencies on aging are included, as well as contact information about Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, support groups, financial aid and home care. Caring tips are also provided regarding communication, dealing with difficult decisions, and raising sensitive issues. There is even information about getting removed from telemarketers’ lists. The last section is personal. It’s a place to express thoughts and emotions about what each day brings. Some individuals will use this section for spiritual reflection, documenting mood changes, and daily celebrations. Others may choose to record how much physical activity they accomplish on a day-to-day basis. You could use this section to pass along information to your own family members in the event that you should require care later on. Included as page headings are inspirational passages about living life to the fullest, and smiling in the face of adversity. Fill out your “Where Is It” A Caregiver’s Journal today. You’ll be grateful for the special gift of organization, less stress, and time. You deserve it! * If you are interested in ordering in larger quantities, this workbook can be customized with your Name, Address & Logo. Please contact us for a quote at 773.327.2988. ( view sample )