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Life with Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent, Janis Abrahms Spring and Michael Spring, (April 2009)
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete Family Guide (AARP), Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler, (2008)
The Aging Workforce: Realities, Myths, and Implications for Organizations, Jerry Hedge, Walter Borman, and Steven Lammlein(2005)
The Best Summer Ever: A Parent’s Guide, Joan Bergstrom, (1995)
Coping With Your Difficult Older Parent; A Guide For Stressed Out Children, Grace Lebow & Barbara Kane (1999)
How To Care For Your Aging Parents, Virginia Morris (1996)
How To Care For Your Aging Parents: A Handbook For Adult Children, Nora Jean Levin, (1997)
The 36 Hr. Day: A Family Guide To Caring For Persons With Alzheimer’s, Nancy Mace & Peter Robins, (2001)

Websites

Related Organizations

Alzheimer's Association; www.alz.org; 800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ALDEAR) Center; www.alzheimers.org; 1-800-438-4380
American Association of Retired Persons; www.aarp.org
800-424-3410
The Association offers a variety of free brochures and booklets, including "Miles Away and Still Caring" D12748 and "A Path For Caregivers" (D12957). Send a postcard request with the title and stock number to AARP Fulfillment, 601 E St., N.W., Washington, DC 20049
Elder Care Locator; www.eldercare.gov; 800-677-1116
Assistance in locating appropriate community services for the elderly population living nearby or in another state.
National Association for Family Child Care; www.nafcc.org;801-269-9338
National Association for the Education of Young Children; www.naeyc.org; 800-424-2460
National Council on the Aging; www.ncoa.org; 202-479-1200
National Institute on Aging Information Center; www.nia.nih.gov;
800-222-2225

And remember, contact COPE, we are always available to help with assessment, problem-solving counseling, and comprehensive referral suggestions.