Book Resources
For Every Family Situation
COVID-19 Resources
With COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, many may find themselves caring for a loved one at home. These resources aim to provide education and tips to ensure new family caregivers are providing safe and effective care to their loved ones.
Helpful Family Resource for Dealing with COVID-19 from In the Know Caregiver Training
5 Tips for Talking to Your Parents
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Family caregivers may feel alone when a loved one has Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. These books are a great starting place to find out more about the disease process and to learn how others have coped as caregivers.
Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out
A Dignified Life: Best Friend’s Approach
Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss
Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide and Sourcebook
Alzheimer’s Disease: Help and Hope
Creating Environments of Support
Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Caregiving Encouragement
We all need a little encouragement now and then, and that’s especially true when you’ve taken on the role of a caregiver. The suggested reading list below is a good place to start when you need some inspiration and reinforcement in your role.
Facing Other Illnesses
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, life changes for everyone. These resources can be helpful in navigating these changes.
The Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Book
Help Me Live: 20 People with Cancer Want You to Know
Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together
Advice for Adult Children
We’ve heard it many times: adult children often tell us that their parents just won’t listen to them when they’re trying to help them with life changes. Read these books to find out the best ways to have these conversations.
The Boomer’s Guide to Aging Parents
Coping with Your Difficult Older Parent
Growing Older: Plans and Insights
All of us want to grow older in a home setting where we’re comfortable, and we want to continue to feel that we have a purpose and a place. To learn more about aging in place, purposeful aging, and perceptions about growing older, check out these books.
Aging Our Way: Lessons from 85 and Beyond
Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow
End of Life Care and Planning
Talking about death is very difficult for most of us. The books listed below provide insights on the dying process and our attitudes about it as well as information about legal documents we should all have in place.
Being Mortal: What Matters in the End
The Conversation: Revolutionary Plan for End of Life Care
A Better Way of Dying: How to Make the Best Choices at the End of Life
Online Resources
For Every Family Situation
Finding Care for Your Love One
If you feel your loved one needs more help at home or if you are looking for placement options, there are a number of resources to help you locate, review ratings, and contact providers that fit your specific needs.
Home Care Association of America
Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Georgia Senior Living Association
Medicare.gov – Find doctors, providers, hospitals, plans & suppliers
Information about Aging and Area Aging Resources
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, life changes for everyone. These resources can be helpful in navigating these changes.
Atlanta Regional Commission, Area on Aging
Support for Caregivers
We know that being a caregiver takes a special heart. We also know how overwhelming being a caregiver can be. For inspiration and support, we encourage caregivers to take a look at these sites.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Resources
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that approximately 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease. That number is expected to rise with the increase of an older population. Education about the disease process and the best practices for treating and coping with the disease is a must. We are fortunate in the Metro Atlanta area to have a research group that is doing studies specifically related to dementia, and you may want to explore options for participation in one of their studies.
Alzheimer Association of America
Medication Information
know more about the medications you’re taking? Want to be sure there are no recalls for the medicines on your shelf? Check out these sites!
Home Modification and Equipment Resources
You may have more options than you know! Many offerings are available for home modifications, medical equipment, and resources to help your loved one be safe at home.
Activities for Senior Engagement Resources
Meaningful accomplishments and activities are important to us all. Click below to discover resources to keep your loved one happy and engaged.
Disease-Specific Resources
If your loved one has been diagnosed with a particular disease, the first step to help is to educate yourself on that disease process. These sites provide useful tips for living with chronic diseases and connect you with support groups and other resources.
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
Financial and Legal Information
We often work with families who are seeking resources about financial and legal options needed when caring for aging loved ones. Here are some helpful resources about paying for senior care, completing the required legal forms, and trusted elder care partners.
Home Care Associations & Information
Help with understanding in-home care and locating a provider is just a click away!