Just when working families thought they had enough on their plates, many of them are now faced with having to make decisions regarding the health and well-being of their aging parents. Do they need care? Should they be in a nursing home? What does it cost? Is it clean? Is it safe? What if they don't want to go? And what other options are available? The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare meets these complex issues head-on, offering friendly, unbiased advice on this sensitive topic. It shows them how to wade through the anxiety and conflict to make informed decisions about their parents' needs; the elements of caregiving; living wills and other legal elements; how to balance their own lives in terms of work, family and caregiving; and how to get emotional support their families so desperately need.

The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare

Parenting & Relationships

Adamec, Christine

Family Relationships

wiley

A refreshingly positive and practical approach to parenting Parents of adopted children face some unique challenges in addition to all the “regular” issues that come with being a parent. Parenting Your Adopted Child provides helpful tools that enable families to understand and counter common myths about adoption that may be harmful to their children. It also clearly demonstrates how parents can effectively tailor their parenting approach to suit their child’s distinct needs. Written by a renowned pediatrician who specializes in helping adopted children and their families, Parenting Your Adopted Child answers such common concerns as:
<ul>
<li> Why, when, and how do I explain adoption to my child and others? </li>
<li> How can I help my child deal with adoption at different stages of life? </li>
<li> How do I nurture a strong relationship between siblings? </li>
<li> How do I bond with my newborn?</li>
</ul>

Parenting Your Adopted Child : A Positive Approach to Building a Strong Family

Adesman, Andrew

Caughman, Susan

Health, Fitness & Dieting

McGraw=Hill

When Your Pet Dies: Dealing With Your Grief and Helping Your Children Cope

A compassionate manual for bereaved pet owners helps readers cope with the loss of cherished animal companions, providing a guide through the grieving process, offering advice on helping children deal with death, and sharing words of comfort and solace. Original.

When Your Pet Dies

Self-Help

Death & Grief

BERKLEY

Is Adoption for You: The Information You Need to Make the Right Choice

Adoption is the right option for many more types of parents and children than we imagined a few decades ago. However, it is not the right choice for everyone. Is Adoption for You? is a guide to thinking through the issues.--from the Foreword by Jerri Ann Jenista, M.D. Would adopting a child be a good choice for you? Would you want to adopt an infant or an older child? What about a child from another country? A child of another race? Would you be willing to adopt a child with medical problems? Could you agree to involvement and openness with the birthmother? Would you be better off working with an agency or an attorney? Do you have to be married? How much does it really cost? Before you decide, make sure you have all the facts. In this warm, straightforward new book, adoption expert--and adoptive parent--Christine Adamec gives you the information you need to make this important decision. From financial considerations to the myriad emotional issues involved, there are numerous questions to explore. Adamec's expert guidance, drawn from personal stories, clinical studies, and academic research, helps you find the answers that are right for you.

Trade Paper Press

Adopting a child is a complicated, often difficult, process. But the end result makes it all worthwhile. The Adoption Option Complete Handbook gives you everything you need to know to adopt—and answers questions you might be afraid to ask. This comprehensive guide, enhanced with articles from well-known adoption professionals, details a myriad of adoption resources available in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Whether you've already adopted or are considering adopting for the first time, you'll discover: • How to find an agency you can trust • How long the adoption process takes • Whether or not to hire an attorney • Types of parents adoption agencies are looking for • And much more! The Adoption Option Complete Handbook is your source for the most reliable and up-to-date information on adoption, including: • Adoption procedures in the U.S., Canada, and abroad • In-depth profiles of over 200 adoption agencies and 100 adoption attorneys • State-by-state support groups and organizations • Inside tips from agencies for prospective parents • A 10-point plan to a successful adoption

The Adoption Option Complete Handbook, 2000-2001

Adoption

Prima Lifestyles

A concise, handy reference to one of America's most challenging health issues. Diabetes is not yet fully understood. Its main forms, Type 1 and Type 2, follow different courses of progression and require different types of treatments. The occurrence of Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity and inactivity is on the rise. More than 23 million children and adults suffer from diabetes, and approximately 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in adults each year in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association. The A to Z of Diabetes is a complete guide to the different types of this disease, signs and symptoms, and management and treatment. The 246 entries explain the causes of diabetes, how the disease affects the body, and how it impacts daily life. Appendixes include directories of organizations, periodicals, research centers, and Web sites. Key topics include: -Carbohydrate and carbohydrate counting -Complications of diabetes -Diabetic eye diseases -Diabetic nephropathy -Diabetic neuropathy -Emergency issues -Gestational diabetes -Insulin and insulin pumps -Lifestyle adaptations -Medications.

The A to Z of Diabetes (Library of Health and Living)

Petit, William A., Jr., M.D.

Reference

Checkmark Books

Agonize no more, frustrated moms! Moms with ADD is here to help. Rather than pathologize ADD or speculate on causes or medical rationales,Moms with ADD enables readers to recognize ADD and optimize their parenting skills. Filled with anecdotes, quotations, and examples, Christine A. Adamec, coauthor of Do You Have Attention Deficit Disorder?, offers practical coping strategies for family- and job-related concerns. This easy-to-read manual is guaranteed to make moms with ADD happier at home and in the office.

Moms with ADD

Diseases & Physical Ailments

GTT-Taylor Trade Publishing

Discover the latest science on fibromyalgia and get proven, practical steps to recover your quality of life Fibromyalgia For Dummies helps you understand the symptoms and causes of this challenging disease and guides you through steps you can take to reduce or eliminate your symptoms, &nbsp;decreasing your pain and fibro fog to manageable control. You'll learn about and benefit from clear, easy-to-understand coverage of the newest and best medications, over-the-counter drugs, topical remedies, hands-on therapies, and alternative treatments. Learn about the pros and cons of medical marijuana and cannabinoids. You'll also discover how to deal with people who can't wait to tell you that your fibromyalgia symptoms aren't "real." (Even though they are.) Plus, receive proven tips for managing stress, exercising, and diet and lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation and improve your symptoms. This completely updated Dummies guide is your source of information on new research, the latest therapies (like low-dose naltrexone and portable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS), and finding what treatments work best for you. <ul> <li>Find out what causes fibromyalgia and determine the best treatments for your specific situation</li> <li>Identify triggers, cope with sleep problems, reduce emotional distress, and alleviate pain</li> <li>Discover the four pillars of treatment: education, fitness, medication, and mental health treatment</li> <li>Learn about types of fibromyalgia pain, including central sensitization, neuroinflammation, small fiber neuropathy, and post-COVID pain</li> </ul> Fibromyalgia For Dummies is for anyone, of any age, who thinks they might be suffering from fibromyalgia--as well as loved ones who want to know more about this disease.

Fibromyalgia For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

Staud, Roland

For Dummies

Surviving Your Pet's Death is a book for any pet owner who has loved and mourned a beloved pet, explaining the nature of grief, why some people have trouble understanding it and offering many suggestions for dealing with your grief. The book also covers explaining your pet's death to your children.

Surviving Your Pet's Death: Coping with Your Pain and Helping Your Children

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The writing life has always held an aura of glamour and mystery for many people. As a writer, you meet famous and intriguing people, learn and write about fascinating topics, and set your own hours. But along with the glamour comes hard work. Writing is a business, and to be successful, you have to become an effective self-promoter, an able negotiator, an adept researcher, and a talented writer. Sound daunting? Not at all, if you follow the advice provided by Christine Adamec, an established freelance writer. Adamec clearly provides the key elements to lead you to a successful writing career. She will help you decide if you have the mindset of a freelance writer and will painlessly guide you through the steps on your way to profit and (possibly) fame. You can easily cut years off your path to success with this book, as you follow the advice on what you should do and learn to steer clear of errors commonly made by new writers.

Writing Freelance (Writing)

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Self Counsel Press Inc

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