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Caregiver Resources:Books and Websites


Books for all caregivers:


· The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for your loved one and still have a life of your own. Gary Barg, Ed. Dulles, VA: Capital Books, Inc, 2001.

· Across the chasm: A caregiver's story. Naomi Zikmund-Fisher. Highland Park, IL: BMT InfoNet, 2002.

· A caregiver's survival guide: How to stay healthy when your loved one is sick. Kay Strom. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2000.

· A caregiver's journey: Finding your way. Karen Twichell and T. Jefferson Parker. Campbell, CA: IUniverse.com, 2001.

· A family caregiver's guide to planning and decision making for the elderly. James Wilkinson. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press, 1999.

· Caring for yourself while caring for others: A caregiver's survival and renewal guide. Lawrence Brammer and Marian Bingea. New York: Vantage Press, 1999.

· With love: A caregiver's journal. Marian Wright. San Jose, CA: Writers Club Press, 2000.

· Family caregiver guide: A comprehensive handbook for caring for your loved one at home. Shelly Schonhoff and Joanna Speaker. Dubuque, IA: Simon & Kolz Publishers, 1998.

· The caregiver's sourcebook. Frena Gray-Davidson. New York: McGraw Hill, 2001.

· The caregiver's companion. Theola Jones. Ann Arbor, MI: Proctor Publications, 2000.

· Circle of years: A caregiver's journal. Houston Hodges. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 1998.

· Are you a caregiver? Annemarie Deemers. Bedford, NY: Caregivers, Inc., 1997.

· Nourishing the caregiver. Fred Hersch. Boulder, CO: Belle Curve Records, 1999.

· The caregiver. Charles Perry, Jr. Rocklin, CA: Nethope Publishing, 2000.

· Silent struggler: A caregiver's personal story. Glenn Mollette. Kingsburg, CA: GMA Publishing & Inspiration Press, 2000.

· Self-care now! 30 tips to help you take care of yourself and minimize caregiver burnout. Pauline Salvucci. Cape Elizabeth, ME: Pauline Salvucci, Publisher, 2001.

· Caregiver's handbook. Deni Brown. New York: DK Publishing Merchandise, 1998.

· Vita log: A home caregiver's daybook. D. Walker. South Fallsburg, NY: Grace Associates Publishing, 2002.

· Love, honor and value yourself: A message for family caregivers. Suzanne Mints. Dulles, VA: Capital Books, Inc., 2002.

· The comfort of home: An illustrated step-by-step guide for caregivers. Maria Meyer and Paula Derry. Portland, OR: LLC Publishing, 2002.

· Who cares: A loving guide for caregivers. Dee Marcella. North Attleboro, MA: Douglas Charles, Limited, 2002

· Quiet moments for caregivers. Betty Free. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale Press, 2002.

· Caregiving: A guide for those who give care and those who receive it. Victoria Bumagin and Kathryn Hirn. New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc., 2001.

· American Medical Association guide to home caregiving. American Medical Association. New York: Wiley, John & Sons, Inc., 2001.

· Caring for yourself while caring for aging parents: How to help, how to survive. Claire Berman, Deborah Brody (Ed.). New York: Henry Holt & Company, Inc., 2001.

· Coping: A practical guide for people with life-challenging illness and their caregivers. Rubin Battino. Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, UK: Crown House Publishing, 2001.

· Comfort and be comforted: Reflections for caregivers. Pat Samples. Chicago, IL: ACTA Publications, 2001.

· The home care companion's quick tips for caregivers. Marion Karpinski. Medford, OR: Healing Arts Communication, 2001.

· Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul: Stories to Inspire Caregivers in the Home, the Community, and the World. Jack Canfield, Leann Thieman, and Mark Victor Hansen. Health Communications, Incorporated, 2004.

· Caregiver's Survival Handbook: How to Care for Your Aging Parent Without Losing Yourself. Alexis Abramson. Perigee Books, 2004.

· And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion. Beth Witrogen McLeod. Rodale Press, Incorporated, 2003.

· Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, How to Find Help. Joy Loverde. Crown Publishing Group, 2000.

 

Web sites:

· Alzheimer's Association: http://www.alz.org
· ALZwell Caregiver Support: http://www.webcom.com/~susan/welcome.html
· American Association of Retired Persons: www.aarp.org
· American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
· American Society of Clinical Oncology: http://www.oncology.com/plwc/Home/0,47466,,00.html
· Caregiver Assistance Network: http://www.cssdoorway.org/can/
· Caregivers.com: http://www.caregivers.com/
· Caregiver Network, Inc.: http://www.caregiver.on.ca/
· Family Caregiver Alliance: http://www.caregiver.org/index.html
· Family Care Research Program: http://www.cancercare.msu.edu
· National Cancer Institute: http://www.nci.nih.gov/
· National Family Caregivers Association: http://www.nfcacares.org/
· National Organization for Empowering Caregivers: http://www.care-givers.com/
· Rosalyn Carter Institute for Human Development: http://rci.gsw.edu/care-net.htm
· Today's Caregiver: http://www.caregiver.com/index.html
· Empowering Caregivers: http://www.care-givers.com/community/chat/chat.htm


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