Publishers Weekly hailed the first edition of Eldercare 911 as an "excellent, comprehensive guidebook." Today it continues to be the best "how to" book on the market for anyone facing the challenges of caring for an elderly loved one. Now this revised, updated, and expanded edition will offer the best step-by-step recommendations for over 200 situations, providing even the most experienced family caregivers as well as professionals with invaluable new insights and guidance for managing eldercare needs. Through a wealth of updated information and practical, easy-to-follow solutions to nearly every problem, the message throughout is "You are not alone."Eldercare 911 helps caregivers face reality with support and encouragement while reminding "When you've done the best you can, no one has the right to ask more of you."
I cannot say how much this book has helped me with my journey as a family caregiver. It helped me make sense of what I was going through, when I had no one to guide me. I only wish that we would have a similar book that outlines resources present in our country. (The book shares resources available in US and Canada.) I still keep this book on hand and refer to it from time to time as I continue with my role as family caregiver.
This book was a great melding of practical advice and anecdotes from children of aging parents. I recommend this book for anyone negotiating throught the unfamiliar waters of caring for people 60+. It really explained a number of services and programs as well as basics about finances, mobility, healthcare, housing, etc.