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Guide Book Section 11
Publications


"Strength and Help for a Friend: Caring for Yourself When You're Caring for Someone Ill" - CareNotes by Abbey Press (1994)
  This 6-page booklet provides caregivers with ways to cope while caring for someone ill.

"Families Coping with Chronic Illness" -Adapted from the newsletter of the Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America, Inc.
  One page fact sheet that helps families deal with a loved one's chronic illness.

"Tips for Communicating with a Memory Impaired Person" -Donna Onesian
  One page fact sheet that describes "dos" and "don'ts" to communicating with a memory impaired individual.

"Caregiver Secrets" -Children of Parkinsonians Newsworthy Notes (1998)
  One page sheet that provides ways to becoming a good caregiver

"Tips for Helping" (Older Blind Persons)
  Three page fact sheet

Section 11 Video Library Materials


"Aging Parents: The Family Survival Guide" -Lifetapes Communications, Inc. (1997). A Two Tape Series.
  Comprehensive guides to help all adult children understand and address issues they may be facing today and tomorrow. This video series is valuable for long-range planning, in all areas of caring for your parents.

"A Prescription for Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself" -Wendy Lustbader-video available on loan ($39 rental)

"Memories…:Those Good Ole School Days" -Video Respite (ordering booklet)-Innovative Caregiving Resources

"Stay In Charge Of Your Life!: 5 Short Videos that can help you live independently in your community" -AARP (1996) One Tape. Total Running Time: 1 hr, 41 min.
  Home Modification: Why Move? Improve! (16 min.)
It's Your Right: Legal Tips for Home Repair Fraud (18 min.)
Memory: The Long and Short of It (14 min.)
Self-Help for Public Benefits (24 min.)
Survival Tips for New Caregivers (27 min.)