Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help Paperback - 1997

Eighty percent of today's older Americans are receiving care from family members. Sooner or later, all of us may face an eldercare crisis: Your father has a heart attack; do you know his medical history? Your mother can't cook for herself anymore; do you know who to call? Can you make the best housing, legal, and insurance arrangements for your elderly family members? No one can foresee all of the problems that may arise, but we can prepare for them and know what to do if crisis should strike.This is precisely what Joy Loverde has dedicated herself to teaching. Loverde's crucial insights have been featured in national newspapers such as USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. The Complete Eldercare Planner equips families with the vital information they need and provides fill-in space to keep critical medical, legal, financial, and personal records always readily available. The Planner includes vital information on
-- How to tell when an elder needs help
-- How to broach difficult topics with an elder
-- Where to find low-cost or free information and servicesWritten with the busy caregiver in mind, the Planner includes a summary page at the beginning of each chapter and action checklists throughout, to keep track of progress.As upsetting as it may be to think about eldercare, the emotional and financial consequences of not doing so can be devastating. The Complete Eldercare Planner will ease the trauma and difficulty of eldercare, and provide security and peace of mind for elders and caregivers alike.