Product Description
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 sectionIn 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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)

Caring for yourselg and your aging parents by John A. Ramos (estero, florida)

4 Stars
August 14, 2009
A must read for the young generation, too bad it was not available when my parents were old. My daughter has raised some poignant ideas and questions , since she read this book. Give it to your children, they will appreciated later in your life.

Not Totally Satisfied by Kenneth R. Velten (Long Beach, CA)

3 Stars
August 07, 2008
This book would be very good for someone with a parent just starting into the elder care system. If your parent is already in the system and you are feeling very frustrated, guilty or generally upset with the situation it is not much help. I thought it would focus more on the "Yourself" and less on the parents. The focus was the parents.

Excellent Resource by G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA)

5 Stars
January 01, 2007
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents, Third Edition: How to Help, How to Survive is a super resource that covrs so many aspects of the aging process of one's parents. It handles many situations and instructs and advises appropriate steps to take. It talks from many points of view. It deals with sibing issues and how to keep things reasonably fair even if oe sibling is not in the living area of the aging parent while one is nearby. It coers the only child's perspective. Most of all it illustrates proper and improper conduct. This gets you to think about your own situation and how to better handle it. Most important of all, this wonderful resource has a Department of Aging Directory which will help get you started when you feel overwhelmed. It also makes the caregiver think deeply about his or her own future and being part of a loving environment. This is certainly a resource you want to keep around during difficult times. It is definitely a difference maker.

Claire Berman Speaks to My Heart by Phyllis Staff (Dallas, Texas USA)

5 Stars
March 01, 2004
Claire Berman's book speaks to my heart. As the child of an aging parent, I have come to realize that the difficulties I face as a caregiver are at least as much, if not more, emotional than physical. Her stories, whether directly related to my circumstances or not, address my raw emotions and help ease the pain. Her personal style of writing is unusually apt for those who are a parent's caregiver. She addresses care for aging parents from the perspective of a person who has made her own mistakes and learned from them. She writes as a friend rather than an impersonal "expert." I recommend this book for anyone who faces this demanding task. Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. author, "How to Find Great Senior Housing" and "128 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Dementias"

Great info for all types & ages of cargeivers by L. Daniel (Dallas, TX)

5 Stars
July 03, 2001
Claire Berman gives fabulous examples for all types of caregiver situations. The information is a valuable tool in handling a wide range of issues, from a parent's early needs, to full nursing care. The book aids caregivers with making medical and financial decisions for elderly parents and finding help in the community without jeopardizing your loved one's independence. In addition, it encourages the reader to find the right caregiver support group and keep a clear focus on your own family needs/priorities.

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