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| Book Title | Author | Notes |
| A Home Is Not A Home (life within a nursing home) | G. Janet Tulloch | 19 chapters,122 pages, portrayal of nursing home life |
| A New Look at Community - Based RESPITE PROGRAMS Utilization Satisfaction, and Development | Rhonda J. V. Montgomery, PhD | contains detailed descriptions of five very successful and highly replicable program models;180 pages |
| A Practical Guide to INDEPENDENT LIVING for Older People | Alice H. Phillips and Carly K. Roman | housing, safety, where to turn for help, are a few of the topics discussed 11 chapters; 169 pages |
| Aging and Our Families: Handbook for Family Caregivers | Donna P. Couper | understanding relationships, making decisions, are two of the topics discussed; 3 parts; 14 chapters; 116 pages |
| Aging and Our Families: Leader's Guide to Caregiver Programs | Donna P. Couper | what we know about caregivers, outreach to caregivers are two of the topics discussed; 5 parts; 14 chapters; 122 pages |
| Aging Parents, How to Understand and Help Them | Richard Johnson, PH.D. | honoring aging parents, general information, specific skills are a few of the topics discussed; 7 chapters; 110 pages |
| ALWAYS ON CALL When Illness Turns Families into Caregivers | Carol Levine - editor | 3 sections; 14 chapters; 213 pages |
| Alzheimer's A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE AND SOURCEBOOK | Howard Gruetzner, M.Ed. | part I: THE CAREGIVER EXPERIENCE - 10 chapters; part II: RESEARCH AND TREATMENT - 3 chapters |
| ALZHEIMER'S ACTIVITIES Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders | B.J.FitzRay | easy print; approximately 170 listed activities - from Activity Books to Yom Kippur |
| Alzheimer's Disease : Activity-Focused Care, 2nd Ed. | Carly R. Hellen | activity-focused care, maintaining personhood, communication, are a few of the topics discussed; 9 chapters; 436 pages |
| AND THOU SHALT HONOR The Caregiver's Companion | edited by: Beth Witrogen McLeod | reference volume to assist in making informed decisions regarding your health; 31 chapters; 410 pages |
| Aquatic Exercises For Parkinson's Disease | Ann Elizabeth Peters O'Nihill, B.S. Carla Cothran B.S., MSN, MAEd Barbara Habermann, PhD, RN | A suggested exercise Program for people with Parkinson's Disease |
| Avoiding the Medicaid Trap: How to Beat the Catastrophic Costs of Nursing-Home Care | Armond D. Budish | nest egg, will and title to property, durable power of attorney, are three of the topics discussed; 12 chapters; 232 pages |
| Between Two Worlds: Special Moments of Alzheimer's & Dementia | Ellen P. Young | 12 chapters; 207 pages |
| But This Is My Mother!: The Plight of Our Elders in American Nursing Homes | Cynthia Loucks | poignant story of one woman's experience of nursing home care ending with 16 tips on choosing a nursing home; 18 chapters; 248 pages |
| CARE-GIVING Helping An Aging Loved One | Jo Horne | getting started, understanding physical incapacities, getting support, are a few of the topics; 4 parts; 16 chapters; 319 pages |
| Caregiving for the Elderly | Gary T. Deimling, Ph. David M. Bass, Ph. D Cheryl Jensen | Focuses on the emotional and social aspects of caregiving |
| Caregiving Helping An Aging Loved One | Jo Horne | 319 pages, understanding physical incapacities |
| Caring for an Aging Parent: Have I Done All I Can (Golden Age Book) | Avis Jane Ball | story of one person's journey as caregiver for her dad; 21 chapters; 134 pages |
| Caring for Your Own: Nursing the Ill at Home | Darla Neidrick | providing personal care, skin care, foods and fluids, are a few of the topics discussed; 4 chapters; 245 pages |
| Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents : How to Help, How to Survive | Claire Berman | only child, long-distance, making decisions, are three of the topics discussed; 11 chapters; 251 pages |
| Coping With Your Difficult Older Parent : A Guide for Stressed-Out Children | Grace Lebow; Barbara Kane with Irwin Lebow | dependency, self-centered behaviors, self abuse, depression, are a few of the topics discussed; 9 chapters; 203 pages |
| Elder Care for the Millennium | Dr. Lisa Mienville; Dr. Bonnie Robeson | Practical source of information; easy to read; 8 chapters; 170 pages; large print |
| ELDER POWER How to Set Up and Run an Advocacy Group | William Slotnik; Mary Ann Crayton; Denison Andrews | advocacy, starting a group, leadership, coalitions, are a few of the topics discussed; 7 chapters; 44 pages (1/2 of book is in Spanish, 1/2 of book is in English) |
| Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents | Jacqueline Marcell | behavior modification guidelines, warning signs, aggression in dementia, are three of the topics discussed; 16 chapters, 346 pages |
| EMPOWERING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE Health Care for Battered Women and Their Children | Jacquelyn C. Campbell | excellent resource for health care practitioners: It is comprehensive, practical, and a must read.332 pages |
| Fading Angel: A Chronicle of Love | Sande Donahue | the plan, the first steps, subtle signals, are a few of the topics discussed; 18 chapters; 150 pages; easy print |
| Handbook of Geriatric Assessment | Joseph J. Gallo; Terry Fulmer; Gregory J. Paveza; William Reichel | 361 pages 13 chapters mental status assessment, functional assessment, health prevention & disease prevention are a few of the topics discussed. |
| Healthwise for Life: Medical Self-Care for Healthy Aging | Donald W. Kemper; Molly Mettler; Consuelo Udave | basic guidelines on how to recognize and cope with many common health issues; 26 chapters; 380 pages; large print |
| Healthwise for Life:Medical Self-Care for Healthy Aging Third Edition | Molly Mettler, MSW and Donald W. Kemper, MPH | basic guidelines on how to recognize and cope with over 190 common health issues facing older adults,431 pages,26 chapters |
| Help! I'm parenting my parents | Jamia Jasper Jacobsen; Ph.D. | legal aspects, insurance, medical aspects, medication, elder abuse & neglect are a few of the topics discussed;19 chapters; 325 pages |
| How does it feel to be old? (A Unicorn book) | Norma Farber | child's story; 28 pages |
| How to Care for Aging Parents | Virginia Morris; Robert Butler | easy to read, many helpful tips within each chapter;18 chapters; 460 pages |
| HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS/ A HANDBOOK FOR ADULT CHILDREN | Nora Jena Levin | how to plan for legal and financial incapacities, how to talk about money are a few of the topics covered 103 pages |
| How To Survive Your Aging Parents so you and they can enjoy life. | Bernard H. Shulman, M.D. and Raeann Berman | 192 pages , 11 chapters how to find answers to questions from caregivers |
| IDEA BOOK On Caregiver Support Groups | Lorraine Lidoff and Patricia Harris | information on support groups; 60 pages |
| La comodidad del hogar: Guia illustrada y detallada de cuidado y asistencia | Maria M. Meyer; Paula Derr | Es simple y practica! 11 chapters, 204 pages |
| Living Well with Parkinson's: An Inspirational, Informative Guide for Parkinsonians and Their Loved Ones | Glenna Wotton Atwood | coping with frustration, nutrition, exercise, medications, are a few of the topics discussed; 15 chapters; 198 pages; easy print |
| Long Distance Caregiving: A Survival Guide for Far Away Caregivers | Angela Heath, M.G.S. | basic techniques, travel tips, relocation, are a few of the topics discussed; 10 chapters; 122 pages; large print |
| LONG-TERM CARE PERSPECTIVES FROM RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATIONS | Ronald J. Vogel and Hans C. Palmer | Research document from 1983; 20 chapters; 744 pages |
| Long-Term Care and Its Alternatives | Charles Inlander; Michael Donio; J.Lynne Dodson | Preparing for long-term care, Continuing care communities are two of the topics; 8 chaperters;271 pages |
| Mainstay: For the Well Spouse of the Chronically Ill | Maggie Strong | personal stories of caring for chronically ill spouses; 21 chapters; 323 pages |
| Mainstay: For the Well Spouse of the Chronically Ill | Maggie Strong | personal stories of caring for chronically ill spouses; 21 chapters; 327 pages |
| Making Life More Livable : Simple Adaptations for Living at Home After Vision Loss | Irving R. Dickman | chapter 2 discusses room by room, chapter 3 discusses handling work and recreation; 5 chapters; 92 pages; very large print |
| Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There (The Working Caregiver Series) | Sarah Greene Burger; Virginia Fraser; Sara Hunt; Barbara Frank; | residents' rights, seven most common problems, checklist for choosing a nursing home, are a few of the topics; 8 chapters; 166 pages |
| On the Other Side of Easy Street: Myths and Facts About the Economics of Old Age | Not Applicable | chapter 2 through 6 discuss economic myths regarding the elderly; 7 chapters; 66 pages |
| Parkinson's : A Patient's View | Sidney Dorros | Early symptoms and treatment, experiences with medical research, tips for coping with Parkinsonism, are a few of the topics; 16 chapters; 220 pages; easy print |
| Parkinson's Disease A Guide for Patient and Family | Roger C. Duvoisin, M.D. | what is Parkinsonism, first symptoms, treatment, drugs, are a few of the topics discussed; 14 chapters; 206 pages |
| Preparation for Retirement | Woodrow W. Hunter | practical, quick read, has work sheets, 2 parts; 22 chapters; 108 pages |
| Raising Our Children's Children | Deborah Doucette-Dudman with JeffreyR. LaCure | Riveting preface; throughout the book are personal stories of real people, real situations. 9 chapters; 226 pages |
| Respecting Your Limits When Caring for Aging Parents | Vivian E. Greenberg | setting limits, unexplained anger, role reversal are a few of the topics discussed; 16 chapters; 172 pages |
| Retirement Careers: Combining the Best of Work and Leisure | Deloss L. Marsh | 14 chapters; 191 pages; easy print |
| RURAL WOMAN BATTERING AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM An Ethnography | Neil Websdale | An excellent training resource for anyone working with battered women, especially in rural areas; 262 pages |
| Self-Care for Caregivers A Twelve Step Approach | Pat Samples; Diane Larsen; Marvin Larsen | freedom from control, finding strength day by day, are two of the topics discussed; 7 chapters; 142 pages |
| Successful Aging | John W. Rowe, M.D. and Robert L. Kahn, PH.D. | Avoiding Disease and Disability in Late Life |
| TAKING CARE Supporting Older People and Their Families | Nancy R. Hooyman and Wendy Lustbader | practical information on caregiving; 13 chapters; 322 pages |
| Ted's Stroke: The Caregiver's Story | Ellen Paullin | ICU, skilled nursing care, adult day care, coping, are several of the topics discussed; 13 chapters; 175 pages |
| The Home Care Companion's Quick Tips for Caregivers | Marion Karpinski R.N. | An information- packed book that will provide you with all of the hands on caregiving advice and instruction you will need every day. 12 chapters;217 pages |
| THE DILEMMA OF CARING For Your Older Loved One or Friend | Elizabeth Gilman McNulty and Meryl S. Dann | chapter 2 is filled with short stories of true situations; 5 chapters; 235 pages |
| The Help, Hope and Cope Book for People with Aging Parents | Patricia H. Rushford | emotions, guilt, housing are a few of the topics discussed; 14 chapters; 192 pages |
| THE HIDDEN VICTIMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Families Under Stress | Steven H. Zarit, Nancy K. Orr, Judy M. Zarit | an invaluable resource guide for anyone working with persons suffering from this disease 218 pages |
| The Longevity Factor: The New Reality of Long Careers and How It Can Lead to Richer Lives | Lydia Bronte; Ph.D. | long careers study, patterns of long careers, breaking boundaries, are a few of the topics; 4 parts; 16 chapters; 409 pages |
| The Memory Box | Mary Bahr; David Cunningham | older child's book ; 29 pages |
| The Memory Box Gathering the Keepsakes of the Heart | Mary Kay Shanley | a short story of transition, of saying goodbye; 44 pages, wonderful illustrations |
| The Rest of My Life Creative Aging..."A Personal Triumph" | Laura Russell Hunter with Polly Hunter Memhard | a journal of a woman and her nursing home stay; 101 pages; large print |
| THE ROAD AHEAD: A Stroke Recovery Guide | National Stroke Association | stroke prevention, consequences of stroke, adapting the home, leading an active life, are a few of the topics discussed; 21 chapters; 153 pages |
| THERE'S STILL a PERSON IN THERE THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TREATING AND COPING WITH ALZHEIMER'S | Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, and Matthew Naythons, M.D. | four family profiles are shared in 4 of the 16 chapters; 370 pages |
| Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Public Television Storytime Books (Hard back) | Mem Fox; Julie Vivas | child's story of aging/Alzheimer's disease; 28 pages |
| Women Take Care: The Consequences of Caregiving in Today's Society | Tish Sommers; Laurie Shields | emotional and physical cost of caregiving, managing the affairs of others, are two of the topics discussed.10 chapters; 224 pages |
| Your Aging Parents | John Deedy | coming to terms with our own aging, religion, divorce, guilt are a few of the topics discussed; 11 chapters; 186 pages |
| Your Best Is Good Enough: Aging Parents and Your Emotions | Vivian E. Greenberg | same author/topics as"Respecting Your Limits When Caring for Aging Parents"; written nine years later |