For women and men who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caregiving in their future, this empathetic and practical book offers complete coverage of all the practical issues you are likely to confront, while addressing the emotional stress and particular needs of caregivers. Claire Berman, drawing on her own experiences, the experiences of many other adult children, and interviews with specialists in the geriatric field, discusses the wide range of emotions that can accompany caregiving--Publisher.
Now in paperback, one of the first books to help navigate the profound emotional challenges of caring for elderly parents in a strained parent-child relationship.
A self-help guide for those who have to take care of their aging parents. Caring for aging parents is difficult-it's exhausting, expensive, time-consuming, and under appreciated. And that's under the best of circumstances, when the caregiver loves and respects his or her aging parent. What happens when adult children are asked to care for elderly parents who were abusive, neglectful, or absent? Here is a compassionate and practical guide to facing the psychological and emotional issues that arise when caring for aging parents. Eleanor Cade offers sound as well as personal accounts from individuals who have made the choice to care for difficult parents. The result is a powerful guide to moving beyond feelings of anger, regret, and grief in order to build healthy new family dynamics based on decency and mercy.Target audience For individuals who are caring for aging, dysfunctional parents, as well as counselors and therapists who work with familiesFeaturesan authoritative resource for baby boomers caring for aging parentsdefines differences between "normal" and "dysfunctional" familiespersonal stories validate the experiences and feelings of readers
As the elderly live longer and health care becomes more complex and expensive, the personal and financial burden placed on families attempting to care for an aging parent is greater than ever. Dr. Linda Rhodes has decades of experience in assisting families to navigate this often treacherous road; and she has her own personal story to tell. This mix of professional wisdom and warm personal insight makes The Essential Guide® to Caring for Aging Parents the perfect guide for anyone in need of an authoritative yet supportive voice to help an elderly parent not only live with dignity, but thrive. Dr. Rhodes shares with readers loads of advice garnered from her years as the Secretary of Aging for the state of Pennsylvania, as well as her own personal story of dealing with her parents' situation, often over long distances.
Designed to help caregivers understand how to cope with and overcome the overwhelming challenges that arise while caregiving for a loved one—especially an aging parent—Role Reversal is a comprehensive guide to navigating the enormous daily challenges faced by caregivers. In these pages, Waichler blends her personal experience caring for her beloved father with her forty years of expertise as a patient advocate and clinical social worker. The result is a book offering invaluable information on topics ranging from estate planning to grief and anger to building a support network and finding the right level of care for your elderly parent.
Find balance, peace, and sanity in the midst of caring for your aging parents - discover the secrets to managing the emotional, physical, and financial tolls of being a caregiver. Do you find yourself stretched too thin between caring for your children and your aging parents? Do you feel overwhelmed juggling the financial, emotional, and physical demands of it all? Are you looking for ways to take care of yourself while meeting the needs of everyone around you? Perhaps you want to provide the best care for your parents but don't know where to start. Maybe you're an only child or the only person close by and responsible for your parent's needs.... Or maybe you've been putting off taking action because it just feels too overwhelming. Whatever the case may be, the challenge of caregiving is real. The endless tasks, complex decisions, and emotional distress can wear you down, not to mention the legal, financial, and medical aspects you may not even want to acknowledge. But know that you are not alone in this journey. Being your parents' caregiver doesn't mean you have to feel overwhelmed and run down 24/7. You can take care of yourself while providing the best care for your aging parents - and you'll find out how right here. In this comprehensive book, you will discover: Tips and strategies for managing the physical and emotional aspects of caregiving, so you can end every day with energy to spare Insightful guidance on navigating the legal and financial issues - plus how to find the extra help you need Inspiration for creating a balanced lifestyle while caring for your parents (and how to get the whole family involved as well!) How to plan ahead and create an "aging-friendly" home environment - so your parents can stay independent for as long as possible The science behind the aging brain, including what happens as we age and common health issues elderly people face Stress reduction tips for caregivers, including self-care practices that can help you stay productive without the fear of burnout How to deal with guilt, grief, and other challenging emotions that come with caring for your parents And much more. You might think it's impossible to care for your parents and be happy. Or maybe you feel like you are in over your head and don't know where to turn for help. But with the help of this book, you'll find the support and guidance you need to make informed decisions, reduce stress, and stay positive in the face of it all. You will learn how to maximize quality-of-life for both you and your aging parents. If you're ready to take the first step on your journey to finding peace and balance while caring for your aging parents, click "Add to Cart" right now!
Monica Dodds understands the pressures that millions of middle-aged Americans endure as they become caregivers to aging parents. Her professional work with the elderly has exposed her to the complex medical, financial, and legal problems that entangle older people. Her personal experience helping ailing family members has given her deep insight into the difficulties caregivers face in dealing with these problems. A Catholic Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parent is a comprehensive guide for caregivers. Dodds insists that faith is a fundamental part of caregiving, and her approach is deeply rooted in Catholic spirituality. She shows adult children how they can love and serve their aging parents better by deepening their own spiritual lives. "Caregiving", she says, "is a time of many grace-filled moments." Dodds explains how to properly assess the needs of a failing older person, and she writes in detail about the physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual dimensions of care. Three extensive appendices provide checklists for assessing needs, a compilation of resources, and an anthology of prayers.
