Review of Divine Appointment: A Caregiver's Guide (Paperback)

I foundDelores Thornton's book very informative, and on the money, when it comes to what you should do and who to contact if a loved one becomes unable to care for themselves, or dies. It's full of resources for those who don't know where to turn in case sudden tragedy strikes or before it happens!

I look at this book as if it were my Guardian Angel guiding me on what to do next during family crisis, which are inevitable.

Product Description
Divine Appointment: A Caregiver's Guide will help to smooth the roughness of a tedious journey. Readers will find resources to aid them in caring for a loved one and places to contact while making end of life arrangements. There are stories from caregivers in their own words, handy guides, informative lists of support agencies, and pages for daily inspirational messages. This book is for those who have been through, those going through, and those who will go through!

"Delores Thornton offers a long overdue Christian devotional handbook for the adult caregiver. With warmth and honesty she shares her struggles as she cares for her fiancé. The advice provided is not only priceless but very vital information. Thornton does an outstanding job--not only educating people about caring for a loved one with special needs--but encouraging them through the difficult transitions. This book is a blessing!"

--Tyora Moody, DOEnetwork.com

About the Author
Delores Thornton, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, belongs to several writing organizations including her own Marguerite Press (www.margueritepress.com), founded in 1996; Marguerite Press Promo, founded in 2003; and Black Writers On Tour. She is the host of ?A Round 2 It,? an Internet radio show on www.deloresthornton.com. Thornton is a columnist for the Indiana Herald newspaper and for The HYPE Magazine.

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Review of The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for Caregivers (Comfort of Home, The) (Paperback)

Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (8/07)

I was really impressed with the comprehensive material in this 3rd edition of "The Comfort of Home."As a Social Worker in a previous life, this would have been the book that I would have given to individuals who were considering becoming a primary caregiver.Nothing has been left out in this very well-written guide that a person needs to consider when undertaking this process.

"The Comfort of Home" is set up so that it can be read from beginning to end, or as a reference guide that a person can look up specifics.Oftentimes, taking on the task of a caregiver seems completely overwhelming.Meyer helps break the tasks down into manageable steps that include tips, questions that need to be asked and additional resources to follow up with.The author begins the book by helping the reader decide if home care is an option for them to consider.Her approach is honest and guilt-free for the person making this decision.Following this process, a person needs to decide what level of care is needed and whether this can be provided at home. I really thought that the section on paying for care through Medicare, Medicare part D, Medigap and the many other types of benefits was easy to follow.

As a proponent of long-term planning, I especially liked the section for setting up a care plan.Following these suggestions will make it easy to have someone step in as a temporary caregiver to give the primary caregiver a break, reporting to medical staff and in helping the caregiver not to make mistakes.Being a caregiver can be exhausting and keeping records on the patient, especially with important medication schedules.There are so many chapters that cover every aspect of a person's life such as exercise, diet, nutrition, special challenges and daily activities.Each area is thoughtfully addressed and ends with other available resources in dealing with that area.

The author does an excellent job throughout "The Comfort of Home" in reminding the caregiver to take care of themselves.She even includes a whole section on how to avoid burnout and ends with dealing with funeral arrangements and the grieving process.I would highly recommend this guide to anyone who is considering becoming a caregiver.


Product Description
Burnout -the complete drain of physical, spiritual, and emotional reserves -occurs when a caregiver slips into exhaustion or depression. More and more frequently, the responsibility of caring for the chronically ill child, the disabled spouse, or the aging parent falls on a family member. From the decision to be a caregiver to dealing with day-to-day activities, this guide provides help with every aspect of home care. Also included in this edition are a checklist of tasks, a chapter on self-care and avoiding caregiver burnout, a glossary, and list of helpful resources.

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