17 Jan Caregiving for the Elderly
What Are the Best Books on Family Caregiving for the Elderly?
Support can come in many forms if you’re caring for an elderly relative. It can come from friends and other family members, it can come from professionals, like doctors and in-home care nurses, but one of the most accessible kinds of support comes in the form of caring for elderly books. The question is, what kinds of books should you choose?
Complete guides
There’s a lot of ground to cover when caring for the elderly. Some of the best caring for elderly books are the ones that cover all the bases. These kinds of books include information on how to have difficult conversations with your loved one and how to help them get their affairs in order, as well specific caregiving tips.
If you’re looking for a complete guide, read Living With Dying: A Complete Guide for Caregivers by Katie Ortlip, RN, LCSW and Jahnna Beecham.
Focusing on your relationship
Caring for the elderly is about more than just helping them take the right medication. It’s about allowing them to maintain meaningful relationships right up until the very end. These kinds of caring for elderly books often put a personal spin on the experience, allowing the reader to take the lessons from the author, and apply them to their own lives.
Try While They’re Still Here: A Memoir by Patricia Williams if you want to delve into family relationships while caring for a loved one.
Books that focus on the caregiver
It isn’t just about taking care of a loved one—it’s about taking care of yourself. Whether it means learning how to reach out for help or creating routines that allow you to maintain your mental health, these kinds of caring for elderly books can be invaluable for caregivers.
Try reading The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself by Linda Abbit.
Life & Health Care is here to help. Contact us today, and we can provide your loved one with support, and we can provide you with additional recommendations for caring for elderly books.