Caring for Your Aging Parents: An Emotional Guide to Nurturing Your Loved Ones while Taking Care of Yourself
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1402218613 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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This compassionate and poignant guide includes chapters on how to break out of old and destructive patterns, how to care for one's self while caring for a parent, finding good living arrangements for your parents, dealing with confusion and memory loss, and a reflection on what the future holds for America's Seniors. Daniel Thursz, President, National Council of the Aging "Full of information" --Marguerite Kelly, Washington Post . Readers will find answers to questions most asked by caregivers: -How can I overcome the guilt and anxiety I feel towards my parents? -Why don't my parents appreciate all that I do for them? -How can I get other family members to share the burdens of caregiving? This comforting anecdotal book addresses issues of health, finances, living arrangements, communication, and emotional struggles. From the Back Cover Caring for Your Aging Parents Caring for Your Aging Parents provides crucial insights into aging and t
The fastest-growing segment of our population is people 85 and older, and many of them are now cared for by their children.This comforting and poignant guide bridges the gap between elderly parents and the adult children who care for them, with trusted answers to questions most asked by caregivers in this challenging situation. Covering health, finances, living arrangements, communication, and emotional struggles, Caring for Your Aging Parents offers caring, professional advice for the increasingly difficult decisions that caregivers face, including:Making the right choice between home care and assisted living Coping with memory-loss and dementia Expressing care and concern without sending mixed messages Counteracting negative behavior Encouraging other family members to help with caregiving Managing stress and taking care of yourselfWith a wealth of resources and reassuring answers, Caring for Your Aging Parents helps caregivers foster a loving, cooperative relationship with their parents in this new chapter of their life.*** "It's a terrific book." Newsday"Useful, easy to read, and most informative." -Dr. Daniel Thursz, president, National Council of the Aging"Full of information"Washington Post"One of the best books on eldercare."Ken Dychtwald, Age Wave
Bernard Shulman, MD is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Northwestern University School of Medicine and a faculty member of the Alfred Adler Institute with more than 50 years experience as a psychiatrist.Raeann Berman is a Knight Fellow at the University of Maryland College of Journalism.