MATURE MARKET HEADLINE 12/28/2000 Idiot's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents Dr. David J. Demko, gerontologist Today's heroes are the millions of individuals who quietly go through their days balancing the needs and demands of their own young families and careers, while also addressing the challenging needs of their aging parents. Caught between competing needs often results in frustration, anxiety and an avalanche of questions. To help daughters and sons in their efforts to meet the needs of their aging parents, MacMillan publishing has launched "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents" (October 2000, $16.95). Written by Dr. Linda Colvin Rhodes, former Secretary of Aging for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this resource takes an in-depth look into the issues adult children face in caring for their aging parents. The author offers advice on understanding the changing needs of aging parents and how to manage those needs. Readers will gain insights on these and other eldercare topics. the complex process of human aging how aging affects hearing, vision, and motor skills mental and physical symptoms of advancing age options for managing medical and health issues tips for long-distance care givers understanding Medicare and Medicaid tips for managing medications how to distinguish between eldercare facilities Dr. Rhodes helps readers determine whether or not a parent is able to continue to live independently, how to find the most appropriate level of care based on the parent's needs, and what to look for when choosing an elder care provider. For those who prefer to care for an elder in their own home, Rhodes discusses how sons and daughters can prepare for the elder's stay. Included are tips for providing in-home care, and what you need to know in order to make the home stay the best possible arrangement for everyone. Finally, the author includes information on handling legal issues, estate planning, hospice care, and preparing for the end of life. An extensive listing of health, medical and caregiving resources is also provided. Available in bookstores now. See related articles in the AgeVenture archives. Evaluation of Hope for Elderly Independence Online Guide for Today's Eldercare Provider Family Caregiver's Guide to Planning and Decision-making for the Elderly The Family Organizer 2001 AgeVenture News Service, www.demko.com BACK TO TOP View More Headlines