Facing the Finish: A Road Map for Aging Parents and Adult Children
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.44 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626524416 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rather, I have incorporated real-life examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities along with conversation starters and tips and tricks from the field.. However, as a life transition coach I spend a lot of my time working with Older Adults and have grown to see things much more clearly from their vantage point. This book was born to fill a specific need, to create a foundation for dialogue between the two generations. Family caregiving is often called ''the other midlife crisis.'' Since I myself am an Adult Child (and not yet an Older Adult), I do tend to empathize with my own generation's struggle with this reality. As you will see as you dive in, this book is not meant to be an encyclopedic guide to aging or caregiving. At the same time, it is not merely a series of stories about the struggles of growing older or caring fo
More counseling than roadmap, but good counsel. TUR This book works like a counseling session and I think many people will find it useful. The examples are excellent and since they come from real life seem to have more impact. But I had hoped for a few checklists generated from this wisdom that would help someone who, like myself, have already thought through or experienced many of these things by my work. Great resource to begin dialogue with Parents or Children I happened to stumble across this book shortly after it's release in January and purchased it quickly! I am a Senior Living Counselor in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, working with Seniors and Adult Children for Independent Living. In my 6 years experience, I cannot tell you how many people I have met with who have difficulty discussing the vari. "A valuable roadmap for aging parents and their adult children" according to Jane M. Everson, Ph.D.. This is a unique and understandable book that speaks honestly to both aging parents and their adult children. The book focuses on conversing and planning - early and frequently. It has two strengths that make it user-friendly to both aging adults and their adult children - rich stories about a variety of families and questions and guidelines directed spe
Brown, Founder, CareGiving"When you read "Facing the Finish" you will feel like Sheri has become your family's experienced guide helping you avoid that other "midlife crisis". An important theme in the book is to not only have a transition plan but to have conversations about your plan with your trusted advisors, family and friends." - Renee Porter-Medley, CFP®"Ms. I recommend "Facing the Finish" for all of us, as we all face our parent's last years and plan how we'll cross our own finish line." - Denise M. "This comprehensive book gives those approaching retirement and their families a way to cope with difficult transitions and live without worry. As an individual with aging issues around the corner, I'm grateful for Sheri's superb advice to make the last half of my life easier on myself and family members." - Bonnie Michaels, President of Managing Work & Family, Inc."Sheri has a unique perspect