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The Enduring Human Spirit by Charles Tindell is for people who care for and care about the elderly – teaching us how to keep the spirits of the elderly alive even under the most difficult circumstances. Tindell writes about real people and provides provoking questions about the meaning of the lives of others and the meaning of our own lives in relationship to those around us. Published by Idyll Arbor, Inc.. Ravensdale, WA 425-432-3231
http://www.idyllarbor.com

A Complete Guide: How To Care for Aging Parents
by Virginia Morris is a very complete book on relating and caring for an aging parent. This resource is full of valuable information to teach others in a classroom and/or workshop setting. It is an excellent book for seniors to give to their children because it will help adult children relate to and give support to again parents. Workman Publishing, New York, 1996

Complete Guide To Caring for Aging Loved Ones,
is the Focus On the Family Physicians Resource Council is a comprehensive guide to help caregivers manage the practical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care giving. This is similar to the Morris book described above, but with more emphasis on the spiritual dimension of aging.

A Caregiver’s Survival Guide
by Kay Marshall Strom is a practical guide on how the Caregiver can stay healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually while caring for a sick loved one. Inter Varsity Pres, Downers Grove, 2000.

Caring For Your Aging Parents, When Love Is Not Enough
by Barbara Dean deals comprehensively with the many challenges of caring for aging parents or relatives from a Christian perspective. This book is available through Nav Press, Colorado Springs, CO.

Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers
by Judy Allen Shelly is a practical book that deals with the difficult issues that people with serious physical needs confront. Shelly explains how a person can offer spiritual support to those facing suffering, illness or other crises. She explains how the community of faith, prayer, Scripture, books, touch, music and a compassionate presence all can be used to provide spiritual support to individuals in need. This book is available from Inter Varsity Press, Downers Grove.

The Caregiver’s Companion: Words to Comfort and Inspire
by Betty Clare Moffatt explores the complete cycle of caring for chronically or terminally ill loved ones from the early stages of their illness to the months of grieving that follow their passing. Berkley Books, New York

Give Us This Day
by Martha Evans Sparks

Daily Hope for Caregivers by Martha Evans sparks is an instructional, devotional, inspirational collection of words of wisdom from experience. She expresses her daily feelings as a caregiver as well as the prayers of the care recipient to give readers the whole picture, enabling them to remain faithful, hopeful and strong during a difficult time. This book is highly recommended to all caregivers and those needing the care because not only can it bring peace and comfort to each individual, but it could also be used as a way to open the doors of honest communication between the two. Published by Wesleyan Publishing House of Indianapolis, IN, you may purchase this book by calling 800.493.7539. For more information visit www.wesleyan.org/wph.

"Sit and Be Fit"
by Mary Ann Wilson, RN
produced by Sit and Be Fit Video Library in Spokane, WA.

A videotape consisting of a thirty minute workout including a balanced tone and stretch chair exercise program. It is designed for senior adults, uses gentle movements and is recommended by doctors and physical therapists.
For information, contact Sit and Be Fit Library, PO Boc 8033, Spokane, WA 99203-0033, (509) 448-9438.

Live Long and Love It!
By Charles Arn
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL

You will find some of the most important secrets to a long and happy life in this book. It presents the wisdom of age with the enthusiasm of youth and the joy of those adults who thrive on life. Through storytelling, humor and practicality you'll receive a new view of life.