About the Authors...

Maria Meyer has been a long-time advocate of social causes, beginning with her work as co-founder of the Society for Abused Children of the Children's Home Society of Florida and founding executive director of the Children's Foundation of Greater Miami. When her father-in-law suffered a stroke in 1993, Maria became aware of the need for better information about how to care for an aging parent, a responsibility shared by millions of Americans.  That experience led Maria to found CareTrust Publications and to co-author the award winning guide, The Comfort of Home™: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers, earning the Benjamin Franklin Award in the health category. She is a keynote speaker and workshop leader on caregiver topics to healthcare professionals and community groups as well as a Caregiver Community Action Network volunteer in for the National Family Caregiver Association.

CareTrust president, Maria Meyer, is available for speaking engagments on a variety of topics.

Paula Derr has been employed by the Sisters of Providence Health System for over 25 years and is a Clinical Educator for three emergency departments in the Portland metropolitan area. She is co-owner of InforMed, which publishes emergency medical services field guides for emergency technicians (EMTs), paramedics, firefighters, physicians, and nurses and has co-authored numerous health care articles. For Paula, home care is a family tradition of long standing. She has a special understanding of the challenges caregivers face in caring for people with Alzheimer's. For many years, Paula cared for her mother and grandmother in her home while raising two daughters and maintaining her career in nursing and health management. Her personal and professional experience adds depth to many chapters of this book. Paula is active in several prominent professional organizations-- SCCM, ENA, AACA, NFNA- and holds both local and national board positions. Paula is a native Oregonian and lives with her husband in Portland.

The Comfort of Home™ A Complete Guide for Caregivers 3rd Edition
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ISBN: 0966476794
Copyright 2007

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