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Filled with firsthand insights and stories from the frontlines of healthcare, as well as innovative solutions, Care After Covid shows all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem exactly what needs to change and, more importantly, how to do it.

In Modernizing Medicare, editors Robert Emmet Moffit and Marie Fishpaw bring together a rare combination of leading scholars and policy practitioners to outline a vision for Medicare reform and provide solutions for the millions of seniors whose health care depends on it. Contributors include a former Medicare trustee, a former Medicare administrator, and a former director of the Congressional Budget Office.

As we age, memories can fade, affecting not only recall but also connections with loved ones. Engaging in brain-stimulating activities like reading can slow cognitive decline, as noted by the American Academy of Neurology. This book offers an enjoyable way to exercise your memory and bring details back into focus. With short stories set in familiar outdoor settings, you’ll be transported into the great outdoors from the first chapter.

Kate never expected to become a home care worker. But when she left her senior role in the NHS, burnt-out and disheartened, she thought caring for people in their own homes would be a simpler job. But despite being determined not to become too involved with her 'customers', she soon found herself developing firm friendships, forging deep connections and bearing witness to the extraordinary drama to be found in ordinary lives. With energy, compassion and clarity her memoir gives an astonishing insight into this unsung profession, and into the hidden lives of the housebound and infirm.

In this non-fiction book, listeners are introduced to the heartbreaking and infuriating stories of three patients and their families who experienced a complete lack of care and compassion in an American Long Term Acute Care Hospital. Despite the desperate pleas and efforts of their families, these patients were neglected and even denied basic needs, resulting in tragic outcomes.

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

This audiobook covers a broad series of topics, including dealing with dementia, guilt, changing independence, managing end-of-life decisions, navigating the healthcare system, and what to do when a cognitively impaired parent becomes involved in a new romantic and sexual relationship. New topics added to this edition include legalized marijuana, medically assisted dying, and dealing with scams.

Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor's life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when "The Call" came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers.

Caregivers are crucial in supporting vulnerable individuals, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and those with chronic illnesses. They ensure these individuals can maintain their quality of life and independence to the best extent possible. Caregivers who offer daily personal care do so compassionately and respectfully. With the aging population in many parts of the world, the role of caregivers becomes increasingly crucial in supporting older adults to age with dignity and grace.

Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between carepartners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia.

You might be interested in starting your own non-medical home care agency, but you’re overwhelmed with where you should begin. How do you begin the process of getting licensed? When should you start hiring? What else do you need to take care of before you can open? If you want to learn the ins and outs of getting this business started, and then be successful once you do open, then this audiobook is for you. Even if you don’t have experience working in this field, it doesn’t matter, you can do it!

This book can be used when making difficult healthcare decisions at home with no available guidance. It is also used if one's financial situation is such that a family is concerned about not being able to afford some or all care being offered. In such situations, this book helps patients, families, and neighbors gather together as they make difficult decisions right in their homes.

Over the Rainbow: From the Depths of Grief to Hope is not just a book to support you through your grief journey, it’s a heartfelt love letter from someone who has been there. Sheila Clemenson, the author, is no stranger to the profound pain of loss. After being a caregiver for several years and losing her first husband, Grant, at a young age to ALS, she fell into the grief pit herself. Her world was shattered but amidst the shards of her old life, she found a new purpose.

Do you struggle with chronic illness? Have you been searching for a more effective approach to healing? Noëlle Janka’s Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems That Make Us Sick is unlike any other book you’ve listened to about healing. This insightful guide offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between individual well-being and the larger societal systems that contribute to chronic illnesses.

There are over fifty million caregivers in the United States, as of 2020. That's one in five people providing UNPAID care to family, friends and loved ones. There is no discrimination in this statistic, it covers all races, creeds, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, rich, poor and on and on. Only recently has it come to light that the stress and mental wear-and-tear on caregivers is not much different than the patients for whom they care.

More than 10 million Millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their own careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of people affected by long COVID. Yet no one is naming this problem, talking about how it feels, or offering resources to ease the pressure of Millennial caregiver burnout. Jennifer N. Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group.

Most people don’t realize that Medicaid is available to pay for long term care expenses. Even fewer know that one can legally and ethically qualify for Medicaid before going broke! The book will explain how to take someone with too many assets and qualify them for Medicaid. It will also explain how to protect one's Medicaid eligibility after receiving a sudden influx of assets (such as from a personal-injury settlement or after receiving an inheritance).

Determining when it's time for Hospice care, and an extensive checklist of details to document, questions to ask yourself, and personal decisions to consider in preparation for transition.

What began as a simple promise became an entrepreneurial journey to change an industry. In A Culture of Promise: The True Story of a Small Company’s Quest to Transform the Senior Living Industry, author Fee Stubblefield encapsulates the best insights on how to build an organization from the ground up and the challenges and opportunities the senior living industry as a whole faces. Even if you aren’t in senior living you will want to listen to this book because every family and every sector of the economy and government is touched and impacted by our country’s rapidly aging population.

Manchmal kommen sie plötzlich, meist aber schleichen die Veränderungen im Schneckentempo heran, bis sie eines Tages unübersehbar werden: Die Eltern sind älter geworden und brauchen Hilfe. Warum kann Mutter den Geldautomaten nicht mehr bedienen? Kann Vater wirklich noch Auto fahren? Ist diese Vergesslichkeit normal oder steckt dahinter eine Demenz?

Are you overwhelmed by the demands of being a caregiver? Do you find yourself struggling to balance your needs with those of your loved ones? Are you caught in the whirlwind of caregiving and need a guide to navigate this demanding journey? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then this is definitely the book for you!

Overthinking in Relationships and Survivors of Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide to Mental Health and Aging emerges as a beacon of light, offering a repository of understanding and strategies for those entrenched in the dual challenges of caregiving and personal mental health. This compassionate guide delves deep into the heart of Alzheimer’s caregiving, coupled with the pervasive challenge of overthinking in personal relationships.

This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not the "insignificant" disorder some imagine it to be. The "Cost of illness" associated with ADHD in the US is estimated to be over $74 billion. ADHD is the most common mental health disorder among children worldwide. While there is no cure for ADHD, effective management is achievable with the right resources.

Ever feel overwhelmed decoding the behavioral changes and mood swings of your loved one? Are financial strains and fears about the future keeping you up at night? Wondering how to balance caregiving with work and family without losing yourself? Discover practical strategies for every stage of the journey

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage of legal and financial preparations.

Just Care is Akemi Nishida’s thoughtful examination of care injustice and social justice enabled through care. The current neoliberal political economy has turned care into a business opportunity for the healthcare industrial complex and a mechanism of social oppression and control. Nishida analyzes the challenges people negotiate whether they are situated as caregivers, receivers, or both. Also illuminated is how people with disabilities come together to assemble community care collectives and bed activism (resistance and visions emerging from the space of bed) to reimagine care as a key element for social change.

"A Compassionate Journey" delivers a holistic approach to understanding and meeting the complex needs of your aging parent or loved one without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for help. From practical assessments to emotional support strategies, it lays out every step used by professionals who have successfully done what you're taking on.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like an impossible task, but it doesn't have to be. Imagine having a step-by-step guide that simplifies your daily routines, keeps your loved one safe, and helps you regain peace of mind. Listeners are already experiencing the transformative power of these tools, with ready-to-use checklists, safety tips, and medication management strategies that take the guesswork out of caregiving.

In "A Day in the Life of a Caregiver," Philomen L. Thompson delves into the healthcare industry, emphasizing the intrinsic rewards achievable through the right approach. Through diligence and adaptability, Thompson navigates listeners through the dynamic landscape of healthcare, highlighting novel approaches to various forms of care. Central to the narrative is the importance of empathy towards those under one's care, recognizing the humanity and significance of everyone. Thompson advocates for understanding and supporting family members, acknowledging their roles as cherished loved ones.