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Navigating the Journey
of Aging Parents:
What Care Receivers
Want
by Cheryl A. Kuba |
“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
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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.
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An
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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.” |
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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.
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"Where is It?"
A Caregiver's Journal
of
Records,
Resources,
and
Personal Reflections |
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$ 23.95*
Order Now!
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“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! |
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