Care Giving Made Easy
Subtitle: How to be an Awesome Caregiver
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Majestic Publishers
Published: June 12, 2006
Place of publication: Harrison, Arkansas
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780967795812
First sentence: OUR SITUATION
Everyday approximately 9000 Americans become unexpected and unprepared caregivers. 6000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday and 3800 Americans celebrate their 85th birthday daily. 10,000 baby boomers celebrate their 50th birthday everyday. Currently there are about 35 million senior citizens in the U.S. with that number to double to over 70 million by the year 2030.
Description: In 1995, I was standing in the same place you are now. I was in the library and bookstores scanning the shelves for any helpful book I could find on this thing called care giving. I had an Aunt that was moving in and I needed all the information I could get. As I browsed the shelves I couldn’t find what I needed. I saw books about dementia, Alzheimer’s, and there were plenty of books that described the emotional aspects of caring for the elderly, but it wasn’t what I wanted. I was horrified when I picked up a book titled, “The 36 Hour Day.” I bought that book and it was about the only one I found helpful. I don’t want to read a book that tells me how hard a job is going to be - I want a book that will tell me how to make my life easier and more enjoyable.
 There was no practical everyday information available to me so I learned by experience, research, and being taught by nurses and doctors. My experience as a caregiver was a complete joy with a minimal amount of stress. I never had any 36-hour days.  This book was designed to make your experience as pleasant and stress free as possible.
Notes: This book is dedicated in loving memory of my Great Aunt; 
Mary Morris O’Hair 1904-2000 
Who still blesses me to this day.
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