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Aguide to help people of all ages and their familiesthrough a
range of choices and a maze of health and
social service issues and options. It is essential in an
unexpected crisis and to plan ahead in case one should
encounter chronic illness and/or disabling conditions.
I found the Gray Panthers book, Caregiving: A FamilyGuide,
invaluable when I was taking care of my elderlymother, who had
Alzheimers and no real financialresources to rely on. The contact
information alonemakes the book worth every penny! Lissa H.
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Since 1985, the Gray Panthers havepublished this guide to help
older adults, their
families, and professionals plan for the
challenges that will accompany the later years
of life. This new edition continues to help
elders, caregivers, and professionals:
recognize many of the issuesencountered by older adults
respond to the physical, social, andemotional challenges that
come withadvanced age
investigate living arrangements thatsupport independence
locate services offered in the Austincommunity
identify financial resources available toolder adults
Contents
Aging and Caregiving
Being Responsible for Anothers Well-Being and Personal Care
Adult Protective Services and ElderAbuse
Advocacy Equals Action
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Case Management
Counseling
Day Care, Adult
Death and Dying
Disability Services
Education
Employment
Food and Nutrition
Health Care
Home Repair and Modification
Housing Alternatives
Information and Referral
In-Home Care and Support Services
Legal Services
Recreation and Exercise
Spirituality
Support Groups
Financial Resources
Suggestions for Further Reading
Websites of Interest
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My mother does not live in Texas, but when we neededhelp for
her, we used the book to identify the types ofservices and agencies
to ask for in her community. Judy V.
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