Family caregiving falls on the adult daughter, more often than not. Most
women respond to the requests of mom and dad and most find themselves lost in
the process. Elder care issues are far more complex than child care. An elderly
parent will continue to become more dependent on you, where as a child will
become less dependent.
If your loved one called upon you to make decisions about; health care,
contracting with outside sources, advice on how to prepare for future probable
needs, (and so forth) would you have access to the necessary details in order to
effectively help?
Would you know how to answer questions regarding; income eligibility, where
to locate the insurance policies, the title to the house or where the original
documents are stored for the will and living will?
Local author and organizing consultant, Jean F. Wales has launched a new web
site to help caregivers cope with the challenges of caregiving. This new web
site, www.bestdoitnow.com offers a community forum where caregivers can find
answers to difficult questions about caring for older adults and exchange ideas
with other caregivers.
Wales has written a handbook to help families plan and prepare to care for
aging parents, spouses, and siblings.
Now, her nationally known book, Do It Now! An Organizing Handbook for
Families and Senior Citizens is available on-line at www.bestdoitnow.com in
downloadable pdf format. 'Do It Now' is a Certified Senior Approved Service
(results on file - 877-620-6448)
Filled with checklists and ideas to help caregivers find answers to difficult
questions, Do It Now! guides beginning and experienced caregivers as they
navigate the maze of the aging services network. You will also find 34
checklists in the second edition of Do It Now! in downloadable pdf format. You
can also order a bound version of Best Do It Now!, if you do not want to use the
download option.
"We speak with adult children on a daily basis that are in search of safe
reliable services for a loved one", states Barbara Mascio, President of Senior
Approved Services. "I can't tell you how often this adult child does not know
the information required in order to effectively assist in matching the needs,
geographical location and budget."
"We highly recommend Jean's book, 'Do It Now' to these callers. It helps so
much to have a template set up to follow and most importantly, provides the
opportunity to discuss topics with the senior, that quite often, they do not
want to talk about. Having this handbook opens the door to discussion and
relieves so much stress for the entire family."