Caring for Aging Parents: Navigating the Journey - Paperback

by Karen Hoffman (Author), Laura Town (Author)

Your parents are aging and your relationship is changing.
You suddenly find yourself in a new role: caregiver.

Knowing what to do and when to do it is difficult and confusing. Balancing your parents' emotional and psychological needs for independence with their physical limitations is new, uncharted territory.

Recognizing the kinds of changes to expect and the resources available for addressing them will make your journey easier. The information in this book will help you preserve your parents' independence and maintain their safety. It will also help you identify when the time has come to make changes in living arrangements and find the best fit for them and you. The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to:

• Promote your parents' personal safety while driving, taking medication, and moving around their home and community.
• Explore service providers and apps that can improve the care your parents receive.
• Overcome the challenges to providing care for parents who live in a different city or state.
• Identify when it is time for your parents to move and find the situation that suits their needs.
• Take care of your own health and cope with the stress of caregiving.

This book will help you understand how to provide thoughtful care that meets your parents' needs. It will also prepare you for the changes ahead in a way that supports and strengthens your relationship.

Caring for your older parents is a journey founded on love.
Order now and start charting your course today.




Number of Pages: 154
Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.99 x 5 IN
Publication Date: July 28, 2020