Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
A remarkable cat. A life-changing story.Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat is the story of a doctor who, at first, doesn’t always listen; of the patients he serves; of their caregivers; and, most importantly, of a cat who teaches by example, embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from.”Oscar …
How do you let go of a hand you’ve held your whole life?When Lisa traveled home to visit her parents in December 2011, she never expected an ordinary three-day weekend to turn into an extraordinary 14-day observance of her mother’s life – and ultimately – death. 14 Days is a story of parental loss, and how to lovingly, …
Dogs, like humans, have memories, instincts, fears, and loyalties. But, as far as we know, dogs do not get swept up in nostalgia, speculation, or self-analysis. Although they have hopes, they are not driven by regrets. In Crossing the Plains with Bruno, Annick Smith weaves together a memoir of travel and relationship, western history and family history, human …
Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers
What every family member of a loved one with dementia needs to know: How to help without sacrificing YOU. In Surviving Alzheimer’s you’ll find: * The best, most current thinking on how to enhance quality of life and safety while minimizing stress on everyone involved. * The “Why This, Try This” approach to understanding what’s …
ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers: A Guide to Making it Manageable
Caregiving is inevitably fraught with complex issues—emotional as well as medical, financial, and legal. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers by Sally Balch Hurme can help organize the responsibilities that caregivers face. In one place, you’ll be able to record and update the myriad details you need to keep track of. And if you don’t know where to …
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep, …
“The bible of eldercare”—ABC World News. “An indispensable book”—AARP. “A compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion”—The Washington Post. And, winner of a Books for a Better Life Award. How to Care for Aging Parents is the best and bestselling book of its kind, and its author, Virginia Morris, is the go-to person on eldercare for the media, appearing on …
The twentieth century bequeathed us a fabulous gift: thirty more years of life on average. Supersized life spans are going to radically alter society, and present an unprecedented opportunity to change our approach not only to old age but to all of life’s stages. The ramifications are just beginning to dawn on us…. yet in the meantime, we …
Talking to Alzheimer’s: Simple Ways to Connect When You Visit with a Family Member or Friend
Alzheimer’s can have a devastating impact on a patient’s close relationships and all too often, family members and friends feel so uncomfortable that they end up dreading visits, or simply give up trying to stay in contact with the patient. This book offers a wealth of practical things you can do to stay connected with the Alzheimer’s patient …
Bring Back the Fun: Activity Ideas for Caregivers and People with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia is not easy…but there are so many things that you can still enjoy doing together! “Bring Back the Fun” is a collection of ideas for activities that are appropriate for use by families at home, by professional in-home care providers and by leaders of group programs for people with Alzheimer’s and …