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Daily Comforts for Caregivers
Like a support system in a pocket, this book offers 366 daily reassurance and guidance messages that help caregivers tap into their inner wisdom and find peace of mind. Samples, P. (1999). Daily comforts for caregivers. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press. ISBN-13: 978-1577490883
Elder Rage or Take My Father . . . Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents
The book provides a list of helpful organizations, tips for caregivers, and a physician's guide. Marcell, J. (2001). Elder rage or take my father . . . please!: How to survive caring for aging parents. Irvine, CA: Impressive Press.
Contact information:
www.elderrage.com
Eldercare Partners
Eldercare Partners is an organization that offers resources for seniors who need help with housing, home care, transportation, meals, housekeeping, and other chores. Personal advisors help select appropriate services and options. Resources for caregivers such as: support groups, education and training programs, conferences and workshops are available. A calendar of these events is on the website.
Contact information:
www.eldercarepartners.org/
It Takes More Than Love: A Practical Guide to Taking Care of an Aging Adult
Written for family members, friends and spouses of dependent elders, this book addresses practical and personal issues confronted by caregivers. Beckerman, A. G. & Tappen, R. (2000). It takes more than love: A practical guide to taking care of an aging adult. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press. ISBN-13: 9781878812506
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association (MKCA), a not-for-profit organization, advocates for, supports, and provides information and resources to people raising their grandchildren or children of other kin and friends. The offer information on support groups and legal issues facing grandparents.
Contact information:
www.mkca.org/index.html
National Alliance for Caregiving
This website includes tips for caregivers, downloadable reports on caregiving, retirement and long-term planning, a community resource guide template, and a comprehensive list of reviewed books, videos, and other resources.
Contact information:
www.caregiving.org/
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
The Rosalynn Carter Institute establishes local, state and national partnerships committed to building quality long-term, home and community- based services. The website has resources and publications for caregivers.
Contact information:
rci.gsw.edu/
Self-Care for Caregivers: A Twelve Step Approach
This book offers caregivers a practical, spiritual plan — the Twelve Steps — to handle the emotional strain and maintain serenity. Samples, P. (Hazelden, 1991). Other publications by this author also available
Contact information:
www.patsamples.com
Strong Women Strong Backs
In this accessible guide, trusted women's health author and exercise physiologist Miriam E. Nelson presents the information every woman needs to know to maintain a healthy back. Complete with clear explanations, practical advice, and lively anecdotes from women who have benefited from this simple and effective program, the book reveals: the major causes of back pain in women; how stress and other emotional factors play a key role; a straightforward exercise program to improve flexibility, strength, and aerobic fitness-designed specifically for women; what you need to know to create a back-friendly home and office; and explanations of what medical options are available-and how to know when they might be necessary. Whether you've struggled with back problems for years or are hoping to prevent them in the first place, this is an essential guide to have a strong back for life. ISBN-13: 978-0399153754
Stuart Pimsler Dance Theatre
Community Inclusive Theatre that focuses on issues of caregivers and death and dying. Stuart Pimsler & Suzanne Costello, co-directors.
Contact information:
www.stuartpimsler.com
