Elder Care - Book Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction: Changing Relationships	7
About the CD	11
A Wealth of Information and Assistance
Chapter 1: Meet Mama Jus	13
Chapter 2: Our Home or the Rest Home	27
Costs Associated with Eldercare	27
Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap
Medicare Supplemental and Long-Term Care	30
Chapter 3: Home Safety Checklist	33
Chapter 4: My Experiences as an In-Home
Eldercare Provider	59
Part 1: The Practical	59
Where Should Mama Jus Be?
Bank Accounts and Banking
Incontinence
Supervision, Safety, and Security
Help from the Family—All of the Family
Mama Jus’ Insatiable Appetite
Secretary/Bill Payer
Outside Care Providers
Dementia and Physical Deterioration
The Balancing Act—Independence and Capability
Part 2: The Emotional	109
Love, Fear and Worry, Fatigue, Sadness,
Isolation, Frustration, Anger, Guilt, Grief,
Surprise/Joy, “Wheel of Emotions,”Conclusion
Chapter 5: Eldercare: from the Pros	119
Chapter 6: The Rewards of Eldercare	135
Chapter 7: The Role of the Secondary Caregiver	139
Appendix:
Resource Guide and Products for the Elderly	143
Acknowledgments	167
About the Author	169
Index	171