The First-Time Caregiver's Guide (Paperback)

Paperback. Nobody hands you a manual when your parent's life suddenly needs yours.One day you're a son or daughter. The next, you're also a care coordinator, medication manager, and the person who has to figure out power of attorney - usually standing in a hospital hallway with no warning.Most caregiving books are 400-page medical references. This isn't that. It's a short, direct, practical guide built for the caregiver who needs to know what to do today, not everything eventually.Inside, you'll find: A step-by-step plan for the first 72 hours after a fall, diagnosis, or hospital callHow to get the full medical, legal, and financial picture - fastA room-by-room home safety walkthrough that prevents falls before they happenA daily routine framework that removes the guesswork from medications and appointmentsScripts for the hardest conversations - driving, independence, and getting siblings to actually helpHow to recognize caregiver burnout before it recognizes youWhen and how to bring in outside help, home care, or assisted living - without guiltPlus a complete appendix: a 30-day checklist, a fillable emergency information sheet, questions to ask any home care agency, and a plain-language glossary of terms like POA, Medicare vs. Medicaid, and healthcare proxy.You don't need to become a medical expert. You need a system. This book gives you one. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…