num_pages: 120
description: Bestselling author Henny Backus cared for husband, actor Jim Backus ("Mr. Magoo", "Gilligan's Island", and "Rebel without a Cause"), through his ten-year battle with Parkinson's disease. In this book she shares her experience and gives guidance with compassion and wit. She offers practical suggestions for the physical aspect of caregiving as well as advice on the emotional challenges of caring for a loved one.
language: English
title: Care for the Caretaker : How Jim Backus' Wife Did It: An Upbeat Guide for Those Who Care for Others
titlecomplete: Care for the Caretaker : How Jim Backus' Wife Did It: An Upbeat Guide for Those Who Care for Others
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Jasper Pubns Inc