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As caregiving becomes recognized as the national phenomenon that it is, there are an increasing number of books, "how to" guides, journals, videos and more to help caregivers plan and cope, and hopefully, create a better environment for the person who needs assistance. These books have been suggested by Tucson area professionals as a starting point for becoming informed about caregiving.

Books
Always On Call: When Illness Turns Families into Caregivers, Carol Levine (Editor) (2000). United Hospital Fund, New York. www.uhfnyc.org $20.00.

And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion, Beth Witrogen McLeod (Editor), (2002). Rodale. $24.95.

The Caregiver's Book – Caring for Another, Caring for Yourself. James E. Miller, (1996). Augsburg, Minneapolis. $14.95.

Caregiver's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Home Health Care, Visiting Nurse Associations of America, (1998). DK Publishing, Inc., New York. www.dk.com $14.95

Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal, Beth Witrogen McLeod, (1999). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York. $14.95.

Caring for Yourself While Caring For Your Aging Parents, Claire Berman, (2001). Henry Holt and Company, LLC. $16.00

Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders, Ann Cason (2001). Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boston, MA. www.shambhala.com $14.95.

The Comfort of Home: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers, Maria Meyer and Paula Derr, (1998). CareTrust Publications. Portland, OR.

The Complete Eldercare Planner: 2nd Edition, Joy Loverde, (2000). Three Rivers Press, New York. www.randomhouse.com $19.95.

How To Care for Aging Parents, Virginia Morris, (1996). Workman Publishing, New York. $15.95.

Keeping Them Healthy, Keeping Them Home: How To Care For Your Loved Ones At Home, Ellen M. Caruso, R.N., (1998). Health Information Press, Los Angeles. $14.95.

The Magic of Humor in Caregiving, James R. Sherman, Ph.D., (1995). Pathway Books, Golden Valley, MN. $4.50.

Quick Tips for Caregivers, Marion Karpinski, R.N., (2000). Healing Arts Communications, Medford, OR. $24.95.

The Resourceful Caregiver: Helping Family Caregivers Help Themselves, National Family Caregivers Association, (1996). Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, MO.

The 36-Hour Day – A Family Guide To Caring for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life, Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. rev. ed. Baltimore, MD:Johns Hopkins University Press, (1991). $7.99.

Videos
Most of these videos are available from Pima Council on Aging's lending library. Please call the PCOA librarian at 790-7262 for more information.

Choice and Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults Across Levels of Care. 23 minutes.

Creating Healthy Home Care Conditions: Infection Control. 27 minutes

Fall Prevention. 24 minutes.

Fire Safety. 30 minutes.

Is It Time to Move? A Family Decision & Moving into Assisted Living.

Home Nursing Care: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers, Genevieve Timpane and Margaret Wholey. $29.95. 60 minutes.

How to Care For Someone on Bedrest. 40 minutes.

How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair. 35 minutes.

How to Manage Medications. 27 minutes.

Survival Tips for New Caregivers. 24 minutes.

When Your Parents Need You: A Guide to Positive Growth When Caring for Aging Parents, Paraclete Press, (2001). 35 minutes.

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