The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own (Capital Cares) - Hardcover

Barg, Gary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1892123436 ISBN 13: 9781892123435

Publisher: Capital Books, 2001

Synopsis

In this practical, sympathetic, and comprehensive guide, the experts at Today's Caregiver Magazine tell you (and 54 million other caregivers) how to be an effective, fearless and informed caregiver for your loved one-and still have time for yourself.

From the moment you discover that someone you love needs your care, through the legal and financial quagmires, to dealing with doctors, health professionals and managed care organizations, to insurance and then invaluable down-to-earth practical caregiving tips and advice for all sorts of health challenges-these experts tell you how to give and get the best care for your loved one..

The Fearless Caregiver arms you with all the knowledge and skills you need for deciding if your loved one's care is appropriate or if something more is needed, and, more importantly, the ability to do something about it.

But what about you? Who cares about the caregiver? These experts do. They show you how to overcome the depression, guilt and fear often associated with people who spend their time caring for others, and not themselves. They give you advice for finding help when you need a vacation, or just a break. They even help you make holidays joyous again.

In the pages of The Fearless Caregiver the experts speak directly to you with professional guidance to help you through the America's healthcare system as many of the vital decisions, costs and burdens are put back on the family.

About this title

About the Author:

Gary E. Barg is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of "Today's Caregiver Magazine" and Today's Caregiver Online. He is a recognized expert in the field of family caregiving and has appeared on the "Today Show," "NBC Morning Show," and in such publications as "American Health for Women," "The Miami Herald," and "Investor's Business Daily." He lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Review:

"A practical and sympathetic guide on how to be an effective, informed caregiver and still have time for yourself." -- Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal

"A source for all caregivers, addressing every aspect of caregiving..." -- Northwest Herald

"It’s sort of like a support group in a book, and...is a valuable addition to a caregiver’s toolbox." -- Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Quest Magazine

"Sometimes a real diamond comes across my desk, and this is one of them...an excellent resource..." -- Laura Reyher, Amarillo (TX) Globe-News

"This is a practical guide from the experts at Today’s Caregiver magazine." -- Korky Vann, St. Petersburg Times

"...aims to arm caregivers with tools to effectively care for their loved ones..." -- Michael Ottey, Miami Herald

About this edition

• Publisher: Capital Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1892123436
• ISBN 13: 9781892123435
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200