Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Care for Our Elders in the Comfort of Their Own Homes

“In Circles of Care , Ann Cason offers this advice to those hiring caregivers for old folks: ‘Don’t hire anyone unless you would enjoy being with that person yourself.’ Legions of elderly respond with riotous applause.”–Shambhala Sun

“Circles of Care brings us home, into a fresh, generous, and gentle approach to the care of our elders, as well as a deeper understanding of ourselves.”–Branches of Light

“Circles of Care is one of the best-researched books on the most urgent issue facing older Americans and their families: recruiting and keeping qualified and sensitive caregivers for elders faced with problems ranging from physical ailments to dementia. Ann Cason’s superb book uses true-to-life examples to help family members and caregivers alike work their way through this complicated maze.”–William K. Wasch, National Council on Aging; author of Home Planning for Your Later Years

“Brilliant! Utterly on the mark; warm, wise, and compassionate. In Circles of Care , Ann Cason’s vast experience shows: she provides a comprehensive eldercare guide that (finally!) addresses the often overlooked emotional terrain of aging and decline, giving it the gift of dignity it so rightly deserves. This is a must-read for any of us sharing life and caring at home for those we love.”–Marilyn Webb, author of The Good Death; former editor-in-chief, Psychology Today

Ann Cason is founder and director of Circles of Care, an organization that provides homecare consulting and training services to both families and caregivers of the elderly. She has been a caregiving coordinator and consultant for over twenty years.

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