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NATIONAL BESTSELLER *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITERS' TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY* An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. Dr. Jean...

This book was written to give anyone, but especially brown and black women and men encouragement to apply and complete nursing school. We all have very important stories to share with the goal of giving you encouragement to live your dream of becoming a nurse. We are here to help and be an inspiration.

There are over fifty million caregivers in the United States, as of 2020. That's one in five people providing UNPAID care to family, friends and loved ones. There is no discrimination in this statistic, it covers all races, creeds, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, rich, poor and on and on. Only recently has it come to light that the stress and mental wear-and-tear on caregivers is not much different than the patients for whom they care.

In this book, award-winning journalist Beth Baker tells the story of people devising innovative ways to live as they approach retirement, options that ensure they are surrounded by a circle of friends, family, and neighbors. Based on visits and interviews at many communities around the country, Baker weaves a rich tapestry of grassroots alternatives, some of them surprisingly affordable.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the greatest challenges one might face in life. This book brings an overview of what family caregivers must know to identify and manage dementia symptoms, to make the best plans for future care, and avoid costly mistakes as dementia progresses. Pragmatic, concise, and straight to the point, yet with poignant anecdotes and compassionate wisdom, Ahead of Dementia is a must-listen for those who want to know how best to help their loved ones while also caring for themselves

On May 3, 2006, Ted Giovanis emailed a US government official, seeking clarity on an arcane issue: the calculation used by Medicare to determine reimbursement rates for certain kinds of hospitals. Though he expected a routine exchange, what unfolded was anything but.

A guide to caring for aging and ailing family members, which offers expert advice, illuminating vignettes, and a compassionate approach to building constructive, mutually gratifying relationships. When it comes time to provide care for those who once cared for us, where can we turn? This book offers practical guidance for a broad range of caregiving situations when family caregivers assume their new role.

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps listeners see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The audiobook follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters 12 distinguished American men over 80 - including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world's most famous heart surgeon.

Support, respite, and encouragement for those who care for othersTaking care of a family member who is ill, disabled, or dying requires courage, strength, commitment, and love. Now Terry Hargrave, an expert in counseling and caregiving, offers you help with a devotional written with your...

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

Press Ganey's chief nursing officer Christina Dempsey has worked everywhere in healthcare, from the ward floor to the hospital boardroom. She has also experienced the system as a patient and as a family member of a critically ill patient. In The Antidote to Suffering, this 30-year healthcare veteran and patient-experience thought leader argues that the key to improving healthcare is to reduce the suffering - physical, psychological, and emotional - of patients and caregivers alike through Compassionate Connected CareTM.

Ready to navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and compassion? The Accidental Caregiver’s Guide is a detailed guide created for individuals suddenly finding themselves in the role of caregiver for an elderly family member or friend. This book, penned by an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy, is more than just a set of instructions—it's a source of hope and clarity in the intricate world of caregiving. Leveraging over ten years of both professional and personal experience in geriatric care, the author offers key insights, transforming overwhelming challenges into ...

New medications can unknowingly cause adverse effects that prompt new diagnoses and new prescriptions to manage those adverse effects. What the patient is left with is a vicious cycle called the prescribing cascade that leads to more medication, worsening health, and a feeling of helplessness that they will be taking several medications for the rest of their life. I designed this book to help healthcare professionals identify the prescribing cascade and the collateral damage that can result on account of polypharmacy.

"Navigating the Medicare Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Healthcare Future" Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of Medicare? Do you find yourself drowning in a sea of acronyms—Part A, Part B, Part D, MA plans—and struggling to understand what they all mean for your healthcare? You're not alone. Diane Carbo's "Navigating the Medicare Maze" is the lifeline you've been searching for. In this essential guide, Diane Carbo, a seasoned expert in the field, demystifies the intricacies of Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. With decades of experience, she offers invaluable insights ...

In a world where healthcare feels increasingly transactional, Faith in Senior Living calls leaders, administrators, and caregivers back to the sacred core of their calling serving with compassion, excellence, and Kingdom authority. Drawing from over a decade of experience in nursing home administration, senior housing, and real estate, Lamont G. Jones reveals how faith can become the greatest operational system in your facility producing supernatural results in census growth, staff retention, and resident satisfaction. Through powerful insights, real-life stories, and spiritual principles, ...

Inside Sensible Senior Solutions, you'll find up-to-date senior care and long-term funding options that you and your family can utilize to find the care your senior needs and deserves as they age. From Veterans' benefits to Medicare, Medicaid spend down, and long-term care insurance, there are many different ways to pay for senior care.

You find yourself in the role of caregiver. It doesn’t matter what circumstances occurred to get to this point. The reality is… you are here now. Caregiving, even if chosen willingly as an act of love to another, is hard work. It can be emotionally, physically and spiritually draining. It continually takes energy, strength and courage to put the needs of others first in order to tackle what has to be done. However, let me encourage you with another perspective. Caregiving can be full of blessings as well. In whatever way you see your position as a caregiver, I encourage you to view this...

Expertly combining practical advice with Dr. Scharmaine Lawson, NP’s personal experience as a leading figure in the world of house calls, this complete handbook provides expert insights and essential strategies to help healthcare workers and nurse practitioners navigate the demands of in-home care and set up a flourishing house-call practice. With more and more people requiring in-home care, there has never been a better time to kick-start your house-call practice and familiarize yourself with house call procedures and culture.

Every appointment ends the same way; walking out with unanswered questions, unclear instructions, and that nagging feeling something important was missed. Most patients spend just 15 minutes with their doctor, yet miscommunication during these brief encounters leads to misdiagnoses, unnecessary tests, and treatment failures. Physicians feel the frustration too, constrained by time, overwhelmed by demands, and desperately wishing patients knew how to help them help better. This short, essential guide decodes the silent barriers sabotaging your healthcare.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not the "insignificant" disorder some imagine it to be. The "Cost of illness" associated with ADHD in the US is estimated to be over $74 billion. ADHD is the most common mental health disorder among children worldwide. While there is no cure for ADHD, effective management is achievable with the right resources.