I'll Take Care of You: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers

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Summary: The most informative book on caregiving out there! 5 stars!
Review: "I'll Take Care of You" by Joseph Ilardo Ph.D., L.C.S.W. and Carole Rothman Ph.D is all about caregiving. It includes many real-life examples and excersises for caregivers. A caregiver is anyone who gives care to a human being, not just an adult or parent. Children, in many cases, are caregivers. If you want any information on caregiving then this is definately the right book for you.

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Summary: confused even more
Review: I bought this book because I needed answers, not more questions. After reading this book, it is obvious to me that the author has had no experience taking care of an elderly relative. Where are the outcomes of the case studies?. yes, I saw myself in some of these studies, but none of them has a resolution. Researching a book is easy, writing a book is easy, anything is easy compared with actually being a caregiver. I am returning the book and looking for one that was written by someone who actually went through what I'm going through!

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Summary: Extremely useful and informative
Review: I love his book. It's great. I think it's the best cargiving book out there.

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Summary: This book is great!
Review: I love his book. It's great. I think it's the best cargiving book out there.

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Summary: The "Unspeakable" made "Speakable"
Review: I'll Take Care of you is an excellent book that offers insight and information on the challenges of caregiving. Some day we will all be faced with either being a caregiver or one who receives the care. In this book we are given permission to feel the emotions and know that we are not alone in what we feel and what we are experienceing. I have purchased this book for a friend and am recommending it to all those I know who are currently giving care. It is comforting to know that there is a resource available that offers support, understanding and real concrete suggestions. Thank you Carole Rothman and Joseph Ilardo for making such a sensitive issue "speakable."

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Summary: The "Unspeakable" made "Speakable"
Review: I'll Take Care of you is an excellent book that offers insight and information on the challenges of caregiving. Some day we will all be faced with either being a caregiver or one who receives the care. In this book we are given permission to feel the emotions and know that we are not alone in what we feel and what we are experienceing. I have purchased this book for a friend and am recommending it to all those I know who are currently giving care. It is comforting to know that there is a resource available that offers support, understanding and real concrete suggestions. Thank you Carole Rothman and Joseph Ilardo for making such a sensitive issue "speakable."

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Summary: Good book
Review: This book was given to me at a time that I was desperate to understand how to become a care giver over night. I found the information in it to be very helpful. The resources listed are excellent, and the authors' examples of various care-giving situations, with suggestions and thought-provoking assistance, not only helped me in my own situation but also inspired me to think further about this whole subject.

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Summary: Extremely useful and informative
Review: This clearly written book has been extremely useful in helping me deal with my disabled husband. Its advice is useful for all caregivers, not just for those dealing with the elderly. The section on "hidden caregivers" sheds a lot of light on why I feel the way I do. The practical advice has been most helpful. I have suggested it to many of my friends who are also caregivers, and have also given copies of it to may family to help them understand what I am going through.

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Summary: Extremely useful and informative
Review: This clearly written book has been extremely useful in helping me deal with my disabled husband. Its advice is useful for all caregivers, not just for those dealing with the elderly. The section on "hidden caregivers" sheds a lot of light on why I feel the way I do. The practical advice has been most helpful. I have suggested it to many of my friends who are also caregivers, and have also given copies of it to may family to help them understand what I am going through.