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"While each caregiving journey is unique, there is one certainty– you will face unfamiliar tasks and situations, and no training manual comes with it. Most older adults are grossly underprepared for the challenges of aging, and that is the crux of the problem their caregivers face. They find themselves thrown into a sea of confusion– trying desperately to decipher what care options are available and how to access the resources and tools they need....

"Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it's a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love...

"Finding the best and most appropriate in-home care for an aging loved one can be confusing and time consuming. This guide helps readers through the process of hiring a private caregiver, assessing needs and resources, and making difficult choices. Using real stories throughout, the authors reveal the benefits and pitfalls of in-home care." --Publisher

"An extraordinary case study of a home healthcare business turnaround delivers actionable strategies for driving profit and growth in your organization"--