Introduction

Whether you are new to caregiving or use to weathering the storms, the Caregiver's Resource Audio E-book provides you with practical "how to" information, professional guidance and emotional reassurance, to deal with the challenges that lay ahead.

A sudden illness...a call from the hospital...an accidental fall in the home. Unprepared, one of the biggest challenge is knowing what resources are available, how to find them and what to do with them. Your concerns are likely to include simply knowing the difference between Medicare and Medicaid or exploring long term care options to safety in the home, and; of equal importance, learning how to "take charge" and reduce the emotional stress and burden of caregiving.

Presented from the caregiver's point of view, the Caregiver's Resource Audio E-book helps you to better assess and identify particular problems, needs, and resources. You'll be be empowered as a caregiver, to develop a plan of action; and strategies to effectively cope with your role and responsibility.

Following are Programs and Topics of Interest dealing with the most common concerns, challenges and opportunities of caregiving. Within a Program of Interest, you'll find related Topics of Interest to read while listening to the audio narration. Topics of Interest include related suggestions, worksheets/assessments and links to Internet resources.

Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging - Vision and Hearing, Taste, Touch & Smell, Help With Eating, Maintaining an Active Mind, Dealing With Confusion.
Living Arrangements - Exploring Housing Options, Long Distance Caregiving, Locating Community Resources, Choosing a Nursing Home, Subacute Nursing Home Care, Safety in the Home, Dealing With Medication.
Financial & Legal Assistance - Help for Medical and Longterm Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Help With Income and Housing Expenses, Legally Protecting Your Family Member, Protecting Your Family Member's Assets, Getting Private Health Insurance, Wills and Living Wills.
Self Help For The Caregiver - Taking Charge, Maintaining a Positive Attitude, Determining Your Family's Needs, Dealing With Professionals, Involving the Family, Avoiding Burnout.
Dealing With Changes - Dealing With Your Feelings, Changing Family Roles, Avoiding Isolation, Recognizing Changes, Planning for Difficult Situations, Planning for Death.

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