About The Accidental Caregiver’s Guide: The Toolkit for Navigating the Healthcare System and Aging in Place
Ready to navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and compassion?
The Accidental Caregiver’s Guide is a detailed guide created for individuals suddenly finding themselves in the role of caregiver for an elderly family member or friend. This book, penned by an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy, is more than just a set of instructions—it’s a source of hope and clarity in the intricate world of caregiving. Leveraging over ten years of both professional and personal experience in geriatric care, the author offers key insights, transforming overwhelming challenges into actionable steps.
This thorough guide escorts you through each aspect of the caregiving journey, from identifying the initial need for help to mastering the healthcare system and creating a secure living space for your loved one to age gracefully at home. Filled with direct, practical advice, it enables you to improve your loved one’s life quality while also looking after your mental health. Leave behind the uncertainties and stress—immerse yourself in The Accidental Caregiver’s Guide and embrace your caregiving role with assurance, equipped with the expertise to offer thoughtful care and to learn essential life lessons along the path.
In this book, you will learn:
How to navigate the healthcare system. From talking to staff (nurses, doctors, social workers) to choosing the best option for rehabilitation if needed.
How to save a minimum of $58,000 per year that you are able to help your loved one remain safe in their home.
When and how to hire a caregiver vs. family providing needed assistance.
Caregiver self-care. Taking care of your own needs so that you can show up for your loved one without pulling your hair out.
How to know when your loved one is no longer safe at home and what the next steps are.
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Author Bio:
Winn Merwin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He has spent the last ten years working with the elderly and their accidental caregivers. He is grateful to get to spend so much time learning from as well as helping the geriatric population. His gift is connecting with the elderly, especially the “difficult” ones. And his desire is to help people age in place with grace, to help them stay out of the medical system for as long as possible. This improves quality of life and maximizes the time we have with our loved ones.
Winn is a proud husband and father of two beautiful daughters. They live in the northeast Atlanta suburbs and enjoy traveling as a family and spending time at home with their dog, Maggie.