Power tools for meeting the challenge of aging in the family
If the challenge of eldercare isn’t already here for you, it’s coming soon.
Let’s be totally honest: Caring for our aging parents isn’t something most of us have thought much about, let alone planned or prepared for. Neither have our aging parents, who may be in denial about their changing needs and abilities.
As our parents get older and more frail, they need to lean on us more and more, especially in times of crisis. And if we’re not prepared, what comes along are unwelcome surprises; time pressures, and headaches of every shape and size.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
A little planning is a powerful thing, and fortunately, the challenges of eldercare are somewhat predictable.
For example, most of us will experience having a parent disabled by a chronic condition at some point. We may have to encourage parents to make difficult decisions about mobility, transportation, housing, or home care. It may fall to us to support the other parent through some difficult times, or to take over tasks done by a parent who has passed away. There may be medical emergencies and their outcomes to handle. Parents may need help managing their day-to-day activities.
Thinking about these challenges now means you -and your parents- will have an agreed-upon plan for dealing with the expected and the unexpected challenges of aging. You can make these plans together, now, while the outcomes can still be productive and helpful.
The Power Tools
$24.95 |
The Family Eldercare Workbook & Planner
Guides you step-by-step through the factors you should consider; gives you a central place to record critical information and helps you formulate a plan for handling all the issues you’ll foresee. The end result is a precious roadmap that will serve you well for many years to come. |
$18.95 |
Aging Parents: 200+ Practical Support Tips from My Care Journey
This realtime, real-life, from-the-frontlines chronicle shares one family’s many challenges, joys, sorrows, fears, and dreams while offering practical insights you can use every day. It’s like having an experienced friend to share the joys and talk you through the rough spots. |
 $28.99 |
Parenting Your Parents: Support Strategies for Meeting the Challenge of Aging in the Family A national bestseller and a pioneering work in helping families understand the dynamics and emerging issues of eldercare. Resources are geared to Canadian families.
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$19.99 |
Parenting Your Parents: Support Strategies for Meeting the Challenge of Aging in America Provides a uniquely American perspective on family eldercare.
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