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Family & Relationships Eldercare

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

The Family's Guide to Making Decisions and Getting Good Care

by (author) Peter S. Silin

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2009
Category
Eldercare, Geriatrics, Nursing Home Care
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780801893520
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $37.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780801893513
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $67.95

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Description

Almost a decade ago, Peter S. Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support. This successor volume incorporates the new and sometimes baffling world of assisted living. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of helping family members and seniors make a difficult transition.

Silin approaches his subject with compassion and sensitivity, guiding readers through the process of finding the best possible care. He describes how nursing homes and assisted living facilities work and outlines the selection process; he explains how to prepare for the day a relative moves into a facility and suggests ways to help the resident settle in; he focuses on the family member's role in solving problems, obtaining good-quality care, and visiting. The author’s insights help caregivers cope with difficult decisions and deal with emotional issues such as guilt and grief, while celebrating the tender, rewarding aspects of being a caregiver. Vignettes from real-life caregivers narrating their experiences amplify Silin’s advice and will resonate with families.

This book provides caregivers, family members, and seniors with the information they need to effect successful transitions. It is also a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists.

About the author

Peter S. Silin is a geriatric social worker, the founder of Elderpost.com, and the principal of Diamond Geriatrics, Inc., a geriatric care management company in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has worked in all areas of senior care.

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Editorial Reviews

"[Silin] perfectly captures the enduring sense of loss, the eventual relief (to a small degree) and all the other intense emotions in between, experienced by everyone in the family... Silin's information is important to have on hand."

Vancouver Sun