Caring For Yourself While Caring For Your Aging Parents

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.

A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide to caring for aging parents 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. This completely updated edition includes: • new discussions of the Internet as a tool for seniors • new sources of prescription drugs • information about emergency response systems • recommended exercises and exercise videos and adaptive clothing • an extensively revised resources section In a wise and compassionate voice, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents teaches you everything you need to know to help your parents through the stressful and humbling challenges of aging. "A compassionate book that offers support for the caregiver, plus solid advice on how to fulfill your parents' needs without turning into a martyr." —Horizons

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 yourself With 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.

Thoroughly updated and expanded, a compassionate, single-volume reference to the many emotional, legal, financial, medical, and logistical issues associated with caring for aging parents covers such areas as nursing homes, finances, finding a good doctor, legal arrangements, redefining parental relationships, and handling emotional challenges. Original.

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!

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.