It Takes More than Love: A Practical Guide to Taking Care of an Aging Adult

Written especially for family members, friends, and spouses of dependent elders, this vital guidebook addresses both the practical and personal issues confronted by those who are trying to balance their caregiving roles and their personal lives. Two experts in gerontology and eldercare cover all the critical processes involved in providing safe, effective physical care for frail older people in areas ranging from medications and feeding to bed transfers and toileting. Helpful tips, guidelines, and step-by-step care instructions are presented throughout to promote health maintenance and to maximize functioning. Special emphasis is placed on helping care-givers meet their own needs, with advice on navigating family conflicts, for example, or finding needed services. Real-life stories about common caregiving problems provide reassurance to readers and teach effective problem-solving approaches.

Anita G. Beckerman is the founder of two continuing education programs in the College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University.