This is more than a book — it’s a movement to change public policy

Carolyn Brent • February 8, 2015, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I wrote this guide because I had no where to look when I became the primary caregiver for my father. Whether you are in a similar situation now — or you are planning to be in the future I wrote this for you. I appreciate Harlequin for publishing the book and being a bestseller — has been amazing.

This is more than a book — it is a movement to change public policy.

  • I invite you to check out the video trailer for the book and vote for change — by buying my book The Caregivers Companion –

 

 

 

Library Journal

Reviewed on FEBRUARY 1, 2015  |  Self-Help

Not limited to addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s patients, this compact manual from Brent, founder of Caregiver Story and Grandpa’s Dream, two nonprofit organizations geared toward providing comprehensive support for caregivers, walks readers through the crucial issues of moving their aging loved ones into an assisted-living facility as well as discussing emotional, medical, legal, and financial issues with them. Checklists are provided for gathering important information. A particularly helpful chapter delves into the frequent dilemma of dealing with the loved one’s resistance to even talking about these issues.VERDICT An excellent, comprehensive guide to everything both new and seasoned caregivers need to know.

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The Caregiver’s Companion

Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for.View More

Where to Get your copy

The Caregiver_BookCover

Author, Carolyn A. Brent, MBA

9780373893096 — 9781460346839
Publisher
Harlequin



About Carolyn Brent

Dr. Carolyn A. Brent, is an award-winning bestselling author and a National Physique Committee (NPC) Masters Women's Figure Champion at age 60. She is an expert on both self-care and caregiving; she is the founder of Across All Ages and two nonprofit organizations, CareGiverStory Inc. and Grandpa's Dream. Carolyn's research and extensive collection of published works have made her a notable figure in her field. For seventeen years, she worked for some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and has worked as a volunteer at various assisted-living facilities. Her award-winning books include The Caregiver's Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself and The Caregiver's Legal Survival Guide: Navigating through the Legal System.

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