Review/ Caregiver's Guide for Canadians
Edmonton author Rick Lauber tackles a difficult subject matter with his guide on caring for our aging parents
IF you begin to reach a certain age, you
may know that with advancing years also comes increased responsibilities
– not only to yourself and your own family (if you have one), but also
to your parents. This is something that Edmonton writer Rick Lauber
discovered in his own life when he became a caregiver to both of his
parents during their increasing health problems.
Lauber draws from his experiences and presents easy to understand, clear advice for laypeople in Caregiver's Guide for Canadians.
This slim volume is jam packed with information that any adult
caregiver needs to learn. Information includes how to work with other
family members, how to create a safe environment, helping aging parents
stay active, things to look for when hiring outside help, and (perhaps
most importantly), looking after yourself.
Caregiver's Guide for Canadians is
organized in a way to allow readers to refer back to the information
over and over again. There is a substantial section of references for
organizations and other places and websites relating to eldercare. The
book concludes with a variety of checklists, worksheets, and charts that
can be copied and filled in as needed.
If you have parents that will require your care either now or eventually, or you know someone in that position, Caregiver's Guide for Canadians is an indispensable resource.
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