Overview
"Mission: Rescue Mom Now" discloses the decisions and questions that will arise when choosing eldercare options for family members. In easy-to-understand steps, you will be on your way to choosing the best type of care your loved ones need.
For some, eldercare may be a confusing and unknown journey with many facets. This book discusses every step of the journey, including power of attorney, health care proxy, Medicare and Medicaid, senior care, financial preparation, and burial trust funds.
Based on a middle-income family's personal experience to find the right nursing facility, "Mission: Rescue Mom Now" will help you make better decisions and protect your loved ones.
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Description
"Mission: Rescue Mom Now" discloses the decisions and questions that will arise when choosing eldercare options for family members. In easy-to-understand steps, you will be on your way to choosing the best type of care your loved ones need.
Based on a middle-income family's personal experience to find the right nursing facility, this book is based on individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and Dementia, but it can also assist those who have experienced sudden illness in the family or a quick search to find an eldercare facility.
For some, eldercare may be a confusing and unknown journey with many facets. You will be taken through every step of the journey, including power of attorney, health care proxy, Medicare and Medicaid, senior care, financial preparation and abuse, and burial trust funds.
By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be age 65 or older. Our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles deserve our concern now more than ever. There are steps that can be taken to avoid a delay in your loved ones receiving the care that they need.
Based on a middle-income family's personal experience to find the right nursing facility, "Mission: Rescue Mom Now" will help you make better decisions and protect your loved ones.
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About the author
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Brenda Givans is from a family of healthcare workers and immigrants. Her late father migrated to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago in the 1970s and joined the Army as a medic for four years, later serving as a unit manager at Morningside House Nursing home for 30 years. Her mother was a nursing assistant at Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Nursing Home for 22 years, and her grandmother was a clinic supervisor of 37 years. Brenda's childhood summers and time off from school was spent at her parents' place of employment—helping the elderly.
Following in her father's footsteps, Givans joined the Armed Forces as well. She enlisted into the United States Navy at 19 years old and began enrolling into college courses to become a Registered Nurse. After attaining her Vocational Nursing Degree from Kaplan College in San Diego, her military obligations limited her from committing to the nursing field completely.
After completing the necessary military education and training for advancement and shipboard safety, Givans decided to pursue her Bachelor's in Professional Studies. It was during this time that her mentor encouraged her to seek higher learning; Givans was inspired her to pursue her Master's in Management with Conflict Resolution.
As a life learner, she understands the importance of keeping an open mind and that there are always several methods to solving issues. With her leadership roles in the Navy and her experience as a mother and a wife, there is always a situation that requires a different approach.
Recently mindfulness has become the center of Givans's life, and she has embarked on this journey to seek a happier inner self through meditation, yoga, prayer, reading, writing, music, and being one with nature. She continues to inspire others through daily interaction, motivation, and hope.
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