I was pleased to be interviewed for this Metro Edmonton article … the frail and elderly seniors frequently get much of the attention while family caregivers are often ignored and/or completely forgotten. While this news story focuses on Alberta’s caregivers, the issues remain very similar for caregivers living elsewhere as well.
http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1195653/edmonton-caregivers-urge-province-to-consider-people-behind-albertas-ailing-population/
Caregiver's Guide for Canadians
A superbly written and well documented book that guides the reader through typical eldercare issues provided by professional and private caregivers. Rick Lauber is a Canadian author who offers a comprehensive guide to care of our loved ones in their "greying" years, including resources, checklists, and worksheets. The author packs this little gem with practical advice such as wills, trusteeships, guardianships, driving and home safety, mobility aids, hospital visits, accommodation, travel, demographic charts, ideas for gifts, special occasions, the best times to visit one's loved one, activities and support groups, finances, and much more. There is also a section on avoiding burnout. This invaluable book is a must for the one in five Canadians who are providing or will provide care to an elderly parent.
— Kenna McKinnon
I would like to get a couple of these books as I work with the senior population. Is there a governement site where I may obtain some?
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for your interest in my book! Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians is available at national Chapters – Indigo bookstores (if they don’t have it stocked, you can order copies), on-line through amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Caregivers-Guide-Canadians-Rick-Lauber/dp/1770401881/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426426716&sr=1-1&keywords=caregivers+guide+for+canadians) and/or through my publisher’s website (http://www.self-counsel.com/caregiver-s-guide-for-canadians.html).
Please let me know if I can be of any further help!
Best,
Rick Lauber
Author – Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians