October 05, 2006

Caring for Elderly Loved Ones

Are you finding yourself becoming a parent to your own elderly parents, helping with everything from personal care to house maintenance? If so, you are probably aware that caregiving is an important ministry in the life of a Christian.

Susan Salach has written a book that may be a great help if you're looking for advice. Her book is entitled, Just When U Think U Know What You're Talking About...Along Comes Grandpa: Caregiving Resources for People in the Real World. This book gives tips on choosing healthcare services and facilities, what questions to ask and more.

For example, there are clues that come from the life of an elderly person that signal whether or not there are issues that need to be addressed. These issues must be discussed with loved ones to determine if the person in question can or should remain living on their own or not.

Also discussed is the issue of elder abuse prevention, the biggest mistake made by caregivers, how to find or start a caregiver support group, and more.

More Information

To obtain the book:
http://www.alongcomesgrandpa.com
224-848-0566

Copies of this Crosstalk program on cassette or CD are available for a donation of $5 each from:
VCY America
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208
1-800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central

NOTE: The Crosstalk Store is currently not available. This program will also be available there once the problems are corrected.