Articles, Books & Publications
Information and Resources on a Variety of Topics.
Books
- Always on Call: When Illness Turns Families into Caregivers
Edited by Carol Levine - The Resourceful Caregiver: Helping Family Caregivers Help Themselves
By the National Family Caregivers Association Staff - Caring For Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
By Hugh Delehanty & Elinor Ginzler - How to Care for Aging Parents
By Virginia Morris
Websites with Articles of Interest
- Liz Taylor’s Growing Older Column - The Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/growingolder
“My column addresses the many big and little dilemmas that people face as they age. It's intended for middle-aged and older women and men who are concerned about the needs of their aging parents.” - Senior Health Care.org
www.seniorhealthcare.org is a nicely organized website, with experts providing articles (Hot Health Topics) on various aspects of elder life, including ageism, alcoholism, and depression. This site also provides webcasts and an “ask the expert” page with on call experts who can answer questions via email. - Alzheimer's - the problem of stigma
www.irishhealth.com/index.html?level=4&id
=10241&ss=dementia “Stigma and prejudice against people with Alzheimer's disease are a significant obstacle to the well-being and quality of life of those with dementia and their families, and affect the provision of care to those who need it.” - Aging Parents & Common Sense
www.caregiving.org/pubs/brochures/Aging%20Parent-Guide_5thEd.pdf
“Today’s adults in their 40s and 50s represent the first generation who will be likely to spend more years helping their parents than taking care of their children. In nearly one in four U.S. households, there is someone caring for an elderly relative or friend.” - Dementia Risk Predictor Devised
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5238542.stm
“The test calculates risk by assessing factors such as blood pressure level, body mass index and cholesterol levels, along with age and education.” - Safety Tips for Older Drivers
www.luhs.org/depts/injprev/Breakpnt/bp-v3-5.htm#4
“The number of fatal crashes in which older drivers are involved is increasing, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 1988-98, the number of people aged 65 and older grew 14 percent. Every state but the District of Columbia showed an increase.” - Problems of Daily Living
www.irishhealth.com/index.html?level=4&id=6449
“Someone with dementia, whose mental abilities are declining, will feel vulnerable and in need of reassurance and support. It is important that those around them do everything they can to help them retain their sense of identity and their feelings of self worth.” - Weight Loss Clue to Dementia
www.irishhealth.com/index.html?level=4&id=
9901&ss=dementia “Weight loss may offer a clue as to which women will develop dementia later in life, the results of a new study indicate.” - The Way We Age Now
www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/04/30/070430
fa_fact_gawande “Why we age is the subject of vigorous debate. The classical view is that aging happens because of random wear and tear. A newer view holds that aging is more orderly and genetically driven.” - A Cognitive Prosthesis and Communication support for People with Dementia
www.computing.dundee.ac.uk/projects/circa/
“Finding ways to promote communication for elderly people with dementia is vitally important. Reminiscence sessions take advantage of the enjoyment that older people, both with and without dementia, have in relating well-rehearsed and well remembered previous experiences or events of personal and emotional significance.” - What is Caregiver Burnout?
http://women.webmd.com/Women-Medical-Reference/caregiver-recognizing-burnout
“Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude - from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able - either physically or financially.” - Tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
www.helpguide.org/elder/caring_for_caregivers.htm
#caregiving When you are a caregiver, finding time for positive, nurturing interactions with others might seem impossible. But you owe it to yourself to find time for you. Without it, you may not have the mental strength to deal with all of the emotions you experience as a caregiver, including guilt and anger. Give yourself permission not to be perfect…you're doing the best you can. - Elder Abuse of a Financial Nature
www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/InPerson/MajorPerson/
elder_abuse.htm Elder abuse of a financial nature is when the victim is exploited because of vulnerabilities associated with age, such as an impaired mental capacity.
