Mom Fell, Now What?: Field Notes from the Front Line of Caregiving

A panicked voice says two words that change everything: "Mom fell."In an instant, you're not just a daughter or son-you're a caregiver, an advocate, a decision-maker, a project manager, and the emotional anchor holding your family together.Mom Fell, Now What? is a powerful, story-driven guide for anyone navigating the confusing world of elder care. Kathleen Rawlings shares her real-life caregiving journey-from her mom's first fall, through hospital stays, rehab, senior living, long-term care, and hospice-offering hard-won lessons and practical tools. If you're overwhelmed or unsure what to do next, this book will help you take the next right step.Inside, you'll learn how to:Leverage inpatient rehab, respite care and homecare servicesBring caregivers into the home when more help is needed Understand HIPAA and medical communication to stay informedOrganize medical, legal, and financial informationAdvocate for an aging loved one with dignityRecognize signs of cognitive decline and when memory care may be neededUnderstand hospice-what it is and what it isn'tThis is for you if you're caring for an aging parent after a fall, injury, or hospitalization or you're juggling caregiving with work, family, distance, and exhaustionWritten by a corporate learning and process-improvement professional with a "there has to be a better way" mindset, Mom Fell, Now What? breaks down complex systems-while honoring the emotional reality of loving someone through decline. Caregiving is hard. But you are not alone.

Pagina's: 287, Paperback, Los Valles 57 Publishing