Mary's Review of The Elder Care Survival Guide written by Martin Sabel

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Martin Sabel.  He works for an elder care law firm – Moulder and Freedman here in Houston, TX.  Martin has an extensive background in elder care.  He is not a lawyer but is an expert on the financial issues of the aging. The biggest plus is that Martin is also a caregiver and has an eight-nine year old mother he is caring for and he was caring for his 92 year old father who has recently passed.  So he really knows what caregivers go through and what resources caregivers need.

I really loved Martin’s book and wanted to let all of you know what a wonder resource his book can be for you.  This book is written for you, the elder care giver and gives practical information and a huge listing of resources. 

Let me give you a sneak peak of the information found in this book.  Some of the chapter titles are: 

“Do Your Parent’s Really Need Your Help?”

 “How To Turn Resistance Into Cooperation”

“Find The Right Help Fast”

“Four Ways To Minimize Family Conflict”

“The Secret Weapon Of Successful Family Caregivers”

 “Six Rules For Avoiding Caregiver Burnout”   

Plus there are chapters on finance, Medicare, money pressures, and creating instant help to name a few.

Martin has created a how to guide that gives practical information and he uses real life experiences from family, friends, and clients.  One great resource is a check sheet that you use to assess your elder to help you determine what level of care or help they may need.  I think this is a great tool that is objective and takes away the bias way you may see your elder. 

Another guide Martin has created is a table which has warning signs and possible causes that your elder may have a condition contributing to a behavior or action.  An example from the book is if you go to visit your elder and you notice burn marks on the counter tops, pots and pans.  This may indicate forgetfulness, cognitive impairment, or depression. 

My all time favorite chapter is “Chapter 12 – Six Rules for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout.”  I really wish I had this book when I was caring for my parents.  Boy did I have “caregiver burnout” and so did other family members.  One great hint that is mentioned in the book is how you can build and use a support system.  What great information.

Review of The Elder Care Survival Guide written by Martin Sabel

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Martin Sabel.  He works for an elder care law firm – Moulder and Freedman here in Houston, TX.  Martin has an extensive background in elder care.  He is not a lawyer but is an expert on the financial issues of the aging. The biggest plus is that Martin is also a caregiver and has an eight-nine year old mother he is caring for and he was caring for his 92 year old father who has recently passed.  So he really knows what caregivers go through and what resources caregivers need.

I really loved Martin’s book and wanted to let all of you know what a wonder resource his book can be for you.  This book is written for you, the elder care giver and gives practical information and a huge listing of resources. 

Let me give you a sneak peak of the information found in this book.  Some of the chapter titles are: 

“Do Your Parent’s Really Need Your Help?”

 “How To Turn Resistance Into Cooperation”

“Find The Right Help Fast”

“Four Ways To Minimize Family Conflict”

“The Secret Weapon Of Successful Family Caregivers”

 “Six Rules For Avoiding Caregiver Burnout”   

Plus there are chapters on finance, Medicare, money pressures, and creating instant help to name a few.

Martin has created a how to guide that gives practical information and he uses real life experiences from family, friends, and clients.  One great resource is a check sheet that you use to assess your elder to help you determine what level of care or help they may need.  I think this is a great tool that is objective and takes away the bias way you may see your elder. 

Another guide Martin has created is a table which has warning signs and possible causes that your elder may have a condition contributing to a behavior or action.  An example from the book is if you go to visit your elder and you notice burn marks on the counter tops, pots and pans.  This may indicate forgetfulness, cognitive impairment, or depression. 

My all time favorite chapter is “Chapter 12 – Six Rules for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout.”  I really wish I had this book when I was caring for my parents.  Boy did I have “caregiver burnout” and so did other family members.  One great hint that is mentioned in the book is how you can build and use a support system.  What great information.