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guide to help people of all ages and their familiesthrough a range of choices and a maze of health andsocial service issues and options. It is essential in anunexpected crisis and to plan ahead in case one shouldencounter chronic illness and/or disabling conditions.
“I found the Gray Panther’s book,
Caregiving: A FamilyGuide
, invaluable when I was taking care of my elderlymother, who had Alzheimer’s and no real financialresources to rely on. The contact information alonemakes the book worth every penny!” — Lissa H
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ince 1985, the Gray Panthers havepublished this guide to help older adults, theirfamilies, and professionals plan for thechallenges that will accompany the later yearsof life. This new edition continues to helpelders, caregivers, and professionals:
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recognize many of the issuesencountered by older adults
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respond to the physical, social, andemotional challenges that come withadvanced age
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investigate living arrangements thatsupport independence
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locate services offered in the Austincommunity
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identify financial resources available toolder adults
Contents
Aging and CaregivingBeing Responsible for Another’s Well-Being and Personal CareAdult Protective Services and ElderAbuseAdvocacy Equals ActionAlcohol and Drug AbuseCase ManagementCounselingDay Care, AdultDeath and DyingDisability ServicesEducationEmploymentFood and NutritionHealth CareHome Repair and ModificationHousing AlternativesInformation and ReferralIn-Home Care and Support ServicesLegal ServicesRecreation and ExerciseSpiritualitySupport GroupsFinancial ResourcesSuggestions for Further ReadingWebsites of Interest
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