Book Review: The Daughter Trap

Yesterday, I posted my review of “The Daughter Trap,” written by Laurel Kennedy. As I mention in the review, I struggled with the book. I wondered: Is it just me?  So, I asked Bette, who cares for her mom, to read and review. My questions to her about the book and her answers follow. Caregiving.com: What resonates for you in the book? Bette: I felt as though caregiving and our carees’ needs were...

Book Review: “Love Equals Sacrifice: The Journey of Loyalty and Service”

By Lillie Hobson Lillie reviewed “Love Equals Sacrifice: The Journey of Loyalty and Service” by Michael Stidham. Our questions and her answers about the book follow. Caregiving.com: Did the book meet your expectations?  Lillie: I really had no expectations but after reading the book, I didn’t think it went deep enough into the issues mentioned.  Caregiving: What did you like? What would you like...

Book Review: “The Boomer Burden”

Review by Ann Blanchard (Editor’s Note: Ann reviewed “The Boomer Burden: Dealing with Your Parents’ Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff” by Julie Hall. What follows are our questions and her answers.) Caregiving.com: Did the book meet your expectations? Ann: It exceeded my expectations by offering far more information than I anticipated. I thought it was about moving your parents out of the family...

Resource Review: The Aging with Grace Caregiver Survival Kit

By Susan James I have been given the opportunity to do a review on the PDF form of The Aging with Grace Caregiver Survival Kit. First, I think this is a great way for folks to use this tool kit. Why? The ability to print additional pages of sections or to reprint sections updated more frequently than others rather than if you were to go out and purchase a book and have to constantly erase (if your using pencil) or...

Book Review: “Reflections For A Caregiver”

Review by Ann Blanchard (Editor’s Note: Ann reviewed “Reflections For A Caregiver” by Jo Kemp. What follows are our questions and her answers.) Caregiving.com: Did the book meet your expectations? Ann: “Reflections For A Caregiver” by Jo Kemp exceeded my expectations! When I first received the book, my heart sank because it is very thick and appeared daunting. I wasn’t sure I had the...

Book Review: “Before It’s Too Late-Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Unprepared”

Review by Susan James (Editor’s Note: Susan reviewed “Before It’s Too Late-Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Unprepared” an end-of-life planning guide.) One of the most difficult moments in beginning my role as a caregiver for my father was having to search and hunt through his personal papers so that I could get everything organized into one place. Having this workbook at hand at that time would...

Book Review: “Fun Foods: Images For Reflection & Reminiscence”

Review by Mr. Jason Young, MS (Editor’s Note: Jason reviewed “Fun Foods,” part of series created by Dan Koffman called “Simple Pleasures for Special Seniors.” The picture book series is designed to be an activity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.) I believe the use of this book can be an excellent way for any caregiver to connect with a senior who has difficulty doing...