Senior Days: Insightful Tales and No-Nonsense Help from the Frontlines of Eldercare
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $14.95
Manufacturer: Long Lake Press, LLC.
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Description
Colleen Nicol's experiences as an in-home caregiver are often humorous, always poignant and sometimes sad. In the flick of a sentence, these tales jump from moments of high drama to sparks of laugh-out-loud hilarity. You'll meet the 94-year-old gigolo, the blind lady who could suddenly see, and the woman who couldn't stop shopping. Nicol's book goes well beyond the stories. It s filled with care-giving tips, expert advice and important resources. An indispensible guide for caregivers.
Reviews
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-07-10
Summary: "Rarely has a dull moment."
Age can do a lot of things to people - including making them very grumpy. "Senior Days: Insightful Tales and No-Nonsense Help from the Frontlines of Eldercare" is a collection of anecdotes from the author about her days serving as a senior care expert - and the insanity and sadness that serves as an occupational hazard. With stories of over ninety year old sex machines, miracles of sight, and other tales, "Senior Days" rarely has a dull moment. A top pick for community library memoir collections.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-01-10
Summary: "wonderful read"
My husband & I both read this wonderful book. The stories are full of laughter & tears & a lot of loving friendship by Ms. Nicol. The helpful hints & the references for caretakers are well researched. Even the little drawings are very creative. We really enjoyed this approach to a thoughful way of keeping seniors safe & taken care of in there own environments. Thank for the book.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-01-10
Summary: "This is a good one!"
This book is full of touching, smart stories told by someone who obviously cares deeply for the elderly as she helps them through their bumpy years. It's an easy read full of good websites and organizations for those caring for loved ones. As a hospice nurse and eldercare giver myself, I'll recommend this book to many both in and out of the healthcare field.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-01-07
Summary: "Great senior tips!"
This is a great book for the insights into senior care. If you're involved with caring for someone or you're planning to do so soon, it's a must have. Colleen fills the pages with wonderful personal stories and much needed tips on caring for your loved ones as they age. Kudos!