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Elderly Care
In-Home Care
Dementia Care
Explaining Alzheimer's
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Books
Promise in the Sun by Mary E. Kloewer
This is the story of an amazing woman and her graceful journey from this life on earth to her much-deserved reward of peace and rest on the other side. There was such a calm wisdom in Mom as she went through the struggles of her situation, suffering so much in so many ways, yet always remaining gracious and hopeful and patient and confident in her faith. After nine decades and so many adventures in life, disease had claimed her physically, but not spiritually. If you are caring for, or have lost a loved one, find strength in her story.
Xlibris Corporation ISBN 978-1-4415-7451-0
The Caregiver's Survival Handbook: How to Care for Your Aging Parent Without Losing Yourself by Alexis Abramson
Synopsis
One in four families in the U.S. is caring for parents or other senior relatives-and 72% of the primary caregivers in these families are women. This book is written for those 16 million women who are part of the "sandwich generation"-caught between the needs of their elderly relatives and their young families. These women often feel invisible, their own needs unobserved and unappreciated by those around them.
The Caregiver's Survival Handbook not only offers practical care giving advice for these women, but also helps them deal with the emotional concerns they face:
• Dealing with changing parent/child roles
• Fostering aging parents' independence
• Asking for, and getting, help from siblings and other family members
• Balancing work, family, and care giving duties
• Finding time for themselves in the middle of it all
Biography Alexis Abramson is a frequent guest expert for NBC's Today Show and Weekend Today, a frequent lecturer on issues faced by the elderly and their caregivers, and a consultant for AARP and other Fortune 500 corporations. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, People, Forbes, Time, and BusinessWeek magazines, among others.
Penguin Group US ISBN 9781436264228
The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics, Side Effects & Drug Interactions by AARP
Synopsis Mid-life and older Americans look first to AARP as a trusted source of the vital information that will improve their lives. Month to month and year to year, the association’s 37 million members read and rely upon its magazines, its newspapers, its book-publishing division, and its website (aarp.org). When AARP says something, they know you can take that information to the bank. That’s why book buyers will turn to this lavish manual for answers to their questions about life-saving and life-enhancing medications. The AARP Guide to Pills has been assembled with the same degree of care and concern for accuracy and ease of use that distinguishes every product that bears the AARP brand. That rigorous quality control will likewise distinguish the pill guide from the competition.
It’s the most outstanding and up-to-date guide to pills and medications ever published. The only one of its kind in full color, The AARP Guide to Pills addresses the needs and concerns of 50+ adults in incredible depth. To simplify the process of finding information about a certain drug, generic drugs are presented in a logical A-to-Z organization, with a comprehensive index that includes cross-references to related brand-name drugs. All information has been vetted by a board of content specialists, including an expert from the University of Southern California’s School of Gerontology, considered the finest in the United States.
Each entry also features a detailed, color-correct image of the pill or capsule for identification purposes, along with details on its generic name, brand name, and manufacturer; a listing of what a health-care provider should know about the condition of anyone taking the medication; advice on what to do if you miss a dose; warnings on interactions with other drugs; and notes on potential side effects to look out for.
In their foreword and introduction, Harvard-trained doctors Jerry Avorn and William H. Thomas provide clear and comprehensive guidance on the wise use of prescription medications; how to effectively manage your drug costs; how to prepare for and derive maximum benefit from each doctor’s visit; how to talk to your physician and pharmacist; how to avoid “polypharmacy,” or overmedication; and why the appearance of generic pills can change from one prescription refill to the next.
Why this pill book?
Each entry includes a color-correct image of the medication—unlike most books that include the images in a separate section
--Over 1,200 color images of pills—more than any other book on the market—make identifying medications easy and minimize the risk of error...whether brand name or generic
--A bulleted list tells you what your health-care professional needs to know before you start taking a specific drug
--Important details about how and when to take a drug for maximum effectiveness
--A separate section explains exactly what to do if you miss a dose
--Content updated at press time to guarantee the most current information available
--Concise and consistent format helps readers find what they need easily
--Explains how the older body metabolizes drugs differently
“The go-to drug directory.” –Library Journal
Sterling Publishing ISBN 9781402744464
Massage Therapy
Colleen Miller is a licensed Certified Massage Therapist and has been working in her own practice since 2002. Colleen’s philosophy is to support your health journey by providing a compassionate and nurturing environment for people of all ages. Each massage is a personalized session allowing your individual needs to be met. She also offers hand and foot reflexology which allows the client to remain fully clothed during the session. Colleen believes that through touch, you can listen to what your body needs and transform your life.
Elderly Care
In-Home Care
Dementia Care
Explaining Alzheimer's
Links:
Resources:
Books
Promise in the Sun by Mary E. Kloewer
This is the story of an amazing woman and her graceful journey from this life on earth to her much-deserved reward of peace and rest on the other side. There was such a calm wisdom in Mom as she went through the struggles of her situation, suffering so much in so many ways, yet always remaining gracious and hopeful and patient and confident in her faith. After nine decades and so many adventures in life, disease had claimed her physically, but not spiritually. If you are caring for, or have lost a loved one, find strength in her story.
Xlibris Corporation ISBN 978-1-4415-7451-0
The Caregiver's Survival Handbook: How to Care for Your Aging Parent Without Losing Yourself by Alexis Abramson
Synopsis
One in four families in the U.S. is caring for parents or other senior relatives-and 72% of the primary caregivers in these families are women. This book is written for those 16 million women who are part of the "sandwich generation"-caught between the needs of their elderly relatives and their young families. These women often feel invisible, their own needs unobserved and unappreciated by those around them.
The Caregiver's Survival Handbook not only offers practical care giving advice for these women, but also helps them deal with the emotional concerns they face:
• Dealing with changing parent/child roles
• Fostering aging parents' independence
• Asking for, and getting, help from siblings and other family members
• Balancing work, family, and care giving duties
• Finding time for themselves in the middle of it all
Biography Alexis Abramson is a frequent guest expert for NBC's Today Show and Weekend Today, a frequent lecturer on issues faced by the elderly and their caregivers, and a consultant for AARP and other Fortune 500 corporations. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, People, Forbes, Time, and BusinessWeek magazines, among others.
Penguin Group US ISBN 9781436264228
The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics, Side Effects & Drug Interactions by AARP
Synopsis Mid-life and older Americans look first to AARP as a trusted source of the vital information that will improve their lives. Month to month and year to year, the association’s 37 million members read and rely upon its magazines, its newspapers, its book-publishing division, and its website (aarp.org). When AARP says something, they know you can take that information to the bank. That’s why book buyers will turn to this lavish manual for answers to their questions about life-saving and life-enhancing medications. The AARP Guide to Pills has been assembled with the same degree of care and concern for accuracy and ease of use that distinguishes every product that bears the AARP brand. That rigorous quality control will likewise distinguish the pill guide from the competition.
It’s the most outstanding and up-to-date guide to pills and medications ever published. The only one of its kind in full color, The AARP Guide to Pills addresses the needs and concerns of 50+ adults in incredible depth. To simplify the process of finding information about a certain drug, generic drugs are presented in a logical A-to-Z organization, with a comprehensive index that includes cross-references to related brand-name drugs. All information has been vetted by a board of content specialists, including an expert from the University of Southern California’s School of Gerontology, considered the finest in the United States.
Each entry also features a detailed, color-correct image of the pill or capsule for identification purposes, along with details on its generic name, brand name, and manufacturer; a listing of what a health-care provider should know about the condition of anyone taking the medication; advice on what to do if you miss a dose; warnings on interactions with other drugs; and notes on potential side effects to look out for.
In their foreword and introduction, Harvard-trained doctors Jerry Avorn and William H. Thomas provide clear and comprehensive guidance on the wise use of prescription medications; how to effectively manage your drug costs; how to prepare for and derive maximum benefit from each doctor’s visit; how to talk to your physician and pharmacist; how to avoid “polypharmacy,” or overmedication; and why the appearance of generic pills can change from one prescription refill to the next.
Why this pill book?
Each entry includes a color-correct image of the medication—unlike most books that include the images in a separate section
--Over 1,200 color images of pills—more than any other book on the market—make identifying medications easy and minimize the risk of error...whether brand name or generic
--A bulleted list tells you what your health-care professional needs to know before you start taking a specific drug
--Important details about how and when to take a drug for maximum effectiveness
--A separate section explains exactly what to do if you miss a dose
--Content updated at press time to guarantee the most current information available
--Concise and consistent format helps readers find what they need easily
--Explains how the older body metabolizes drugs differently
“The go-to drug directory.” –Library Journal
Sterling Publishing ISBN 9781402744464
Massage Therapy
Colleen Miller is a licensed Certified Massage Therapist and has been working in her own practice since 2002. Colleen’s philosophy is to support your health journey by providing a compassionate and nurturing environment for people of all ages. Each massage is a personalized session allowing your individual needs to be met. She also offers hand and foot reflexology which allows the client to remain fully clothed during the session. Colleen believes that through touch, you can listen to what your body needs and transform your life.
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WALK IN BALANCE Massage Therapy Colleen Miller Certified Massage Therapist Swedish, Deep Tissue Reiki, Raindrop Therapy Hot Stone Therapy 720.936.3107 millerc444@yahoo.com |
