Barely Hanging On: A Caregiver'S Plight

by Lee Hildebrandt

Overview

Robert and Leea loving coupletry to maintain control of their life together in a situation rapidly spiraling out of control, due to Roberts debilitating chronic illnesses. Although a seasoned professional healthcare provider and caregiver, Lee finds herself face-to-face with unfamiliar challenges: Adult Protective Services, Medicaid and spend-down requirements, nursing home selection and life-style changes, estate planning, home healthcare assistance, legal issues of guardianship, Hospice care, and more. The journey is overwhelming. Barely Hanging On is the story of Lees struggle to cope with tough-love decisions while dealing with the healthcare system, the legal system and the welfare system. Sharing the authors experiences can help you realize that you are not alone on the caregivers path, help prepare you for making a similar journey, and provide useful information, ideas and options for you to use while making your journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504360531
Publisher:	Balboa Press
Publication date:	08/12/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	360 KB

About the Author

Lee Hildebrandt, a Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, retired from the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. During her career, she has worn many hats: clinical therapist, addictions counselor, nurse educator, published author in several professional journals and Hospice nurse. She is currently living in Santa Monica, CA, where she is an apartment manager and an In-Home Support Care provider.