Mom, Dad Can We Talk?: Insight and Perspectives to Help Us Do What's Best for Our Aging Parents
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (971 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604942401 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 156 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mom, DadCan We Talk? is for the 53 million adult children in America, the sandwich generation of boomers for whom aging-parent issues and care concerns are an increasing reality. Contained within the book are: 100 personal stories and quotes from adult children who have journeyed with their parents through their later years Practical advice for initiating caring conversations, such as "Mom, we're worried about you living alone," or "Mom, Dad, we need you to tell us what you want us to do." Helpful hints for managing the Big Ds of growing older: dementia, drinking, depression, and driving If you can stop, evaluate, anticipate, and communicate as your parents get older, this phase of their lives will be more smooth and enjoyable for all, with no regrets.
Marcia L. Howland said Mom, DadCan We Talk?. This book is similar to "The Conversation" which helps families deal with aging issues. As elders become mroe dependent, many losses occur. This book helps families address the "hard to talk about" issues that we all face. Practical, simple, a reminder that we all will reach this point someday. Parents can let their wishes be known;; children can fulfill them. To talk about these thi. "meh" according to Kathie K. This was not particularly help full. sorry!I think I read it in two hours and there were maybe three thoughts I took away that are insightful. I was looking for suggestions.Do not get this book if you are too.To be fair maybe my situation is farther along, this would probably help some one just beginning to be concerned about the folks.. "Required Reading!" according to Fritz der Fahrer. Excellent discussion and planning guide for the inevitable death of each person. This book opens doorways and offers suggestions to family and loved ones about conversations that should occur. For those who do have those discussions , the struggles with loss by death may be more manageable.