Book 1
When More Help Is Needed
When More Help Is Needed, a large-print guide by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Alder Creek Editions
The Sitting Room Series
Large-print books and practical tools for older adults and the families around them.
When the details matter quickly, having the right information close at hand can make the next conversation easier.
For older adults and families
Practical help for the moments when daily life changes
The Sitting Room Series brings together large-print books and printable tools for older adults and families facing new questions about support, safety, and care at home.
Each resource is published by Alder Creek Editions, LLC. The series was written by Stephen Deason, OPA Home Care’s founder.
The collection
Resources for the next practical step
Each cover and title opens its resource at Alder Creek Editions, the series publisher.
Book 2
Who to Contact
Who to Contact, a large-print directory of free help for older adults and families, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions. Free to download, and on Amazon.
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Book 3
Emergency Information Sheet
Emergency Information Sheet, a free, large-print packet to fill in by hand and keep by the phone, from The Sitting Room Series, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 4
Before It's Urgent
Before It's Urgent, a free, large-print planning workbook for older adults and their families, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 5
Things I Want You to Know
Things I Want You to Know, a free, large-print journal for writing your stories and wishes for your family, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 7
Arranging Care at Home
Arranging Care at Home, a free, large-print workbook for families arranging help at home, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 8
Care Partner's Log
Care Partner's Log, a free, large-print daily log for family caregivers, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 10
Visit Journal
Visit Journal, a free, large-print journal for families who take turns visiting an older adult, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 11
Choosing a Place to Live
Choosing a Place to Live, a free, large-print workbook for comparing assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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Book 15
First-Year Grief Journal
First-Year Grief Journal, a free, large-print journal for the year after a death, by our founder, Stephen Deason, published by Alder Creek Editions.
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