And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's CompanionBeth Witrogen McLeod Rodale, 2003 M09 13 - 464 pages One of my colleagues once said: There are only four kinds of people in the world--those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. --Rosalynn Carter In the groundbreaking PBS special And Thou Shalt Honor, producers Harry Wiland and Dale Bell bring to light the challenges facing today's caregivers. This companion volume picks up where the show leaves off, providing the kind of information and practical support essential for anyone in a caregiving situation. More than 54 million American families are involved in the care of loved ones who are elderly or ill. And millions more will be affected in the years to come. If you're a caregiver, or you expect to become one, And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion offers help and hope. Page after page of useful advice draws on the expertise of the nation's top caregiving researchers and advocates, as well as the real-world wisdom of caregivers just like you. You'll find insights and answers on all aspects of providing care, including: - Reaching out to a loved one in need of help - Managing day-to-day caregiving tasks - Accessing public and private caregiving resources - Navigating the legal and financial maze - Assembling a caregiving support network - Understanding the changing family dynamic - Surviving and thriving in the caregiver role Complete with action plans and checklists for key caregiving issues, plus a comprehensive directory of essential caregiving resources, And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion reaches out to all caregivers--and to those they love. Make it your companion for the caregiving journey. |
Contents
CONTINUING THE TRADITION | 3 |
PROFILES IN CARING | 16 |
When a Loved One Needs Care | 25 |
SHOULD I INTERVENE? | 29 |
BUILDING BRIDGES | 39 |
THE CONFLICT OF CARING | 48 |
IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH | 58 |
A FAMILY IN TRANSITION | 67 |
COMMUNITYBASED CAREGIVING | 231 |
HELPING HANDS FOR THE CAREGIVER | 246 |
HOUSING OPTIONS BEYOND HOME CARE | 260 |
Securing the Future | 281 |
WHEN TO CALL IN THE PROS | 283 |
MANAGING FINANCES | 291 |
WADING THROUGH THE BENEFITS MAZE | 306 |
LEGAL ASPECTS OF CAREGIVING | 326 |
Preparing to Care | 75 |
YOUR CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK | 77 |
NO PLACE LIKE HOME | 92 |
TAKING STOCK | 102 |
RELATIONSHIPS REDEFINED | 115 |
Giving Care | 125 |
EASING THE TRANSITION | 127 |
GOOD HEALTH MATTERS | 141 |
MANAGING ILLNESS | 157 |
WHEN DRUGS DONT MIX | 189 |
ADAPTATIONS FOR DAILY LIVING | 199 |
CARING FOR THE BEDRIDDEN | 211 |
THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER | 221 |
Reaching Out for Help | 229 |
Caring for the Caregiver | 345 |
FEELING BAD ABOUT FEELING BAD | 347 |
WHAT ABOUT ME? | 356 |
PROTECTING YOUR PRIVATE TIME | 365 |
CARING FOR YOURSELF | 372 |
WORKING 9 TO 5 CARING ROUND THE CLOCK | 389 |
PREPARING FOR YOUR FUTURE | 399 |
Resources | 411 |
AND THOU SHALT HONOR COMPANION WEB SITE | 413 |
OTHER WEB SITES | 414 |
BOOKS | 416 |
ORGANIZATIONS | 417 |
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