Juggling life, work, and caregiving

One in four American adult face the challenges of caring for an adult friend or relative. Although caregiving can be a richly rewarding and joyful experience, the role comes with enormous responsibilities-- and pressures. This gentle guide provides practical resources and tips that are easy to find...

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Main Author: Goyer, Amy (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, Senior Lawyers Division, [2015]
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Table of Contents:
  • Your caregiving plan
  • Caring for you, the caregiver
  • Your caregiving team
  • The organized caregiver : tips for staying sane
  • Working caregivers
  • Legal matters
  • Managing finances
  • Health and healing
  • When your loved ones live at home
  • When your loved ones live in a facility
  • Crisis management 101
  • Handling end of life
  • Life after caregiving
  • Appendix A. Tips for challenging conversations
  • Appendix B. Is it time to stop driving?
  • Appendix C. Hospital survival kit
  • Appendix D. Music and caregiving
  • Resources.