Your Personal Library 

Parentcare 101

Keeping Your Balance

Every situation is unique (Care Tip #3), so no one resource will give you all the information you need. There are many excellent books in libraries and bookstores, but few that focus on the unique problems of distance caring.  The books listed below are ones which I found particularly helpful on both a personal and emotional level along with the details of caregiving.  With this core of books on your shelf and a few bookmarks to Internet Web pages, you will be well-armed for long-term, distance caring.

Strauss, Peter J. and Nancy M. Lederman. The Elder Law Handbook: A Legal and Financial Survival Guide for Caregivers and Seniors. Facts on File, 1996.

This may be dated in the details, but not in the basics. Use this to get familiar with issues and concepts, then talk to your elderlawyer.

BOOKS

More books for your library are added to the Parentcare 101 Bookstore regularly. Be sure to check back!

Suggest a Book for the Library!

Ross, Sandra B. Pitching In: When Your Elderly Parents Neeed Help. Creative Opportunities, 1999

Quick use format providing tips and ideas for helping out.

New Books Were Added On: January 24, 2011

Parentcare 101 Bookstore

Books Available Through Your Local Library or Used Bookstore.

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Links to Booklists on the Web

If you’re on-line, try these websites for a quick view of current eldercare materials.

•Science Gifts. Books: Aging Parents : Eldercare.

An unexpected treasure. Lists over 480 books on all aspects of eldercare. A great resource to complement Your Personal Library.

•CNY: Eldercare Planning. A Professional Geriatric Care Management group. Eldercare Resources: Books and Videos.

Keeps a running list of eldercare books on various caregiving topics.