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Synopsis
Product Description'At the Crossroads' is designed to save families countless hours of research and worrying. Those who have loved ones with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia-related disease will learn some coping strategies, and approaches to problem solving. The areas of quality of life and quality of care are addressed in detail, with recommendations for improvement. This book will also serve as a guide in decision making, advanced directives, and insurance issues.
'At the Crossroads' will give the reader an opportunity to plan, prepare and provide quality of life for their loved one. It is also recommended for those who have the responsibility of rendering care to the elderly.
Review
'At the Crossroads' informs families on Nursing Home Care, and coping strategies. Caregivers' attitudes were an essential part of this book.... --
Angela Lynch, MSN, RN, C., Inservice Director
I applaud the author on this endeavor. 'At the Crossroads' is a very informative and definitely useful guide for the elderly and their families. --
Edith M. Raagas, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry
This guide is directed toward alleviating some the anxiety and helping Caregivers to find appropriate placement.... workers. --
Gloria Scott, Senior Representative , New York State EAP Program, Governor of Employees Relations
About the Author
The author has over 10 years of experience as a Nursing Home Social Worker. She also has 8 years of experience as a Social Service Management Specialist, and 4 years as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator. Ms Johnson has a Bachelor of Science degree from Polytechnic Institute. Her objective is to help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population.
Book Details
Published
April 1, 2000
Publisher
Veronica Johnson Birdsong
Pages
118
ISBN
9780970023704