The book, ‘How to Care for Aging Parents’ is authored by Virginia Morris and with a forward by Robert M. Butler. In up-to-date new edition, the author completely revised and expanded over 200 pages of the text, covering the emotional, the legal issues and procedures, the financial aspect of every kind, medical related issues, and logistical related issues in caring for the elderly. The author The author is an award winning journalist, Virginia Morris has devoted her career to research as well as writing about health care, political issues, medical research and related social issues for over two and half decades. After winning the Books for a Better Life Award, the book instantly became the best-selling when first released in the year 1986. An updated edition was published in 2004. She has also the authored ‘Talking about Death’, which came out in paperback in 2004. Topics Topics entailed in the book dwells on: first, getting ready and set which touches on talking with parents, gathering essential documents, researching the options, organizing your own life and when you can’t be there. Secondly, your parent and you that entails; adoption of the new role, knowing when to intervene, to defuse old struggles, managing day to day and the difficult parent. Third, caring for the caregiver. Fourth, healthy aging, heart, mind and soul. Five, tips for daily living and more help at home. Six, the inner circle. Seven, the doctor’s dos and don’ts. Eight, the body imperfect and matters of the mind. Nin, paying the way and paying for healthcare and tenth, legal issues as well as home away from home. The strength and weaknesses The book is an exceptional reference for any individual who care for the elderly; it provides insight on how to arran... ... middle of paper ... ... guide in a number of aspects. Similarly, in the end it provides valuable yellow pages guide to all the sources and services of the enormous eldercare industry. Recommendation Aging is natural, and every human being is faced with the reality that aging is part and parcel of us, it is inevitable. The elderly in society are as important as the young and there deserve to be treated with dignity humanely. It is the responsibility of each and everyone in society to take their rightful position to provide and care for the elderly in society. The provide the wide range of information in relation to the development and care of the elderly; hence must have and must read book for anybody with aging parent. Works Cited Reference Morris, V. (2004). How to care for aging parents, 3rd Ed. New York: Workman Pub.
In a review of Making Grey Gold, which is a compelling evaluation of nursing home caregiving, the reading seem more like a revelation into the unknown world of the aged and/or disabled, and not just another book. Moreover, the beginnings of the book set the stage for a real life sequence unfolding in each sentence, and each chapter to the very end. The effectiveness of the book may bring current policies for nursing home care and procedures into question; however the book is more appropriate for adults considering nursing homes as an option, adult children in charge of their parents care and the staff that are employed or pending employment in such an institution.
This paper will review the many aspects of long-term care problems and many challenges there are within Long-Term care. We will look at rising costs within long-Term Care, patient abuse, will look at the quality of life, shortages of nurses and demand that the elderly are putting on the medical field. The type of care that Long-Term Care had been giving to its patients and the changes within Long-Term Care.
Houde, S., & Melillo, K. (2009). Caring for an aging population. Journal Of Gerontological Nursing, 35(12), 9-13. doi:10.3928/00989134-20091103-04
Aging is inevitable. People go through life meeting milestones such as going to college, getting married, having children, and then growing old. Getting older is not only hard on the individual but, also the family. It is difficult for a person who has taken care of themselves all their life to wake up one day and realize they can no longer do things on their own. That is why their are nursing homes. There are many speculations about whether or not it is okay to place a family member in a nursing home however, there are many benefits to nursing homes. The adult children of the elderly should opt for professional care for their aged parents rather than allowing them to live on their own because, nursing homes have constant help, daily activities, and people who can give family members continous support.
Roberto, K. A., & Jarrott, S. E. (2008, January). Family Caregivers of Older Adults: A Life Span Perspective. Family Relations , 100-111.
Taking care of the individuals that are getting older takes many different needs. Most of these needs cannot be given from the help of a family. This causes the need of having to put your love one into a home and causing for the worry of how they will be treated. It is important for the family and also the soon to be client to feel at home in their new environment. This has been an issue with the care being provided for each individual, which has lead to the need of making sure individuals have their own health care plan.
Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge for all sections of the society. With gradual improvement in health-care delivery services, people in the UK are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. As a result, the number of people who require care in their old age is increasing dramatically. There are currently three million people over 80, and this number is expected to almost double by 2030. There are also an increasing number of elderly people living on their own, increasing the demand for specific elderly care.
Due to Queenie’s ulcers in both her legs, she has been finding it exceptionally hard to get around. She is a woman, who has lived most of her life alone after her husband’s death, and has always been independent. Ageing is a natural process that starts as soon as a child is born and ends when a person dies. In fact, it is a major problem in the United Kingdom. The population of people over the age of 60 in the United Kingdom were more than under 16 in 2001. As the population of the elderly is growing, it introduces more challenges that the general public has to adapt to in the future.
To show compassionate to someone’s family or the elderly, one must have to take their own needs out of the equation. Put the focus and energy on families and elderlies, be selfless, and prevent any distractions or personal goals as long as you are committed to their needs. The only way people who are younger can offer an easy passage for the old is to show love, compassion, kindness and accept the fact that ageing brings with it unimaginable fears. As our parents’ journey through life continues, they become more needy and often ask more of their adult children. If time and health allow, adult children caring for their older loved-ones could find themselves in the same place as their parents one day. Empathy and compassion go a long way; and remember not to take the time that you have left together for
This concept applies to the topic of providing care to the elderly and resolving practical problems.
...upport services, processing insurance claims, legal assistance services, Hospice care coordination, prescription refill services, money management, bill paying services, and etc.
Aging is universal and it is a process that everyone has to go through. The only difference is that everyone goes through this process at their own pace influenced by factors that will be discussed later on in this paper. When we think about factors that have an influence on older adults and how their life may be affected, we must consider the different social institutions while analyzing influences from social factors, cultural factors, and personal values. Abuse to older adults, stereotyping and informal care and technological advancements that affect older adults are the three topics that will be discussed in this reflection. Furthermore, will connect the three topics I have chosen to the knowledge that I have gained from my interaction
This posting is about the elderly and their reminiscence of their own life. Throughout the post, I will discuss some of the difficulties I have experienced in providing care for the elderly. Furthermore, I will describe my own thoughts and feelings about the required video and what changes I will include in my nursing practice after watching the video.
As a parent, you probably think about how to raise happy, well-adjusted children. Many books, articles, and journals describe ways to fulfill your child’s every need and want…but what about your parents?
After having attained a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a Master’s degree in Gerontology, I felt I should gain some first-hand experience in physical therapy and thus volunteered to work as a caregiver in a reputed Evergreen rehabilitation center Ga. However, while working as a caregiver I realized I needed to learn much more in order to provide better care in meeting the psychological and physical caring needs of the elderly. I have always had the inherent desire to serve the elderly in reducing their hardships and providing them with the much needed physical and psychological support so that they can lead a happy and trouble-free life.