Product Description
Drawing on AARP’s deep wellspring of expertise in the topic, AARP’s Caring for Your Parents offers both sensitive counsel and a practical road map through the complex emotional terrain many of us face as our parents age. This eye-opening book guides readers through a new, creative approach to caregiving that turns familial duty into a journey of emotional development and resolution.Based on a 32-page National Magazine Award-nominated special feature, Caring for Your Parents documents the innovative ways that real people cope with this age-old issue. Throughout the book you will find useful, field-tested recommendations from AARP’s staff of experts. Topics explored in depth run the gamut from locating quality health care and dealing with the bureaucracy of Medicare to avoiding consumer scams, organizing caregiving from afar, and planning the disposition of an estate. There are tips on designing your parents’ house to make it more elder-friendly, navigating the hidden dangers of assisted living, and dealing with the invisible sibling issue. A resource guide in each chapter lists help lines, websites, and consumer action groups.Thirty million Americans are looking for a new, more effective approach to eldercare. Caring for Your Parents is the answer.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)

Great Reference by Steve S. in (Glendale, CA United States)

5 Stars
October 13, 2008
I wish I had this book months before I really needed it. Although many points made in the first few chapters I've already applied to my aging parents, I'm still learning and applying what is mentioned in the remaining chapters.

Good reference by John G. Tomlinson (Baton Rouge, LA United States)

5 Stars
January 28, 2008
I bought multiple books of this type and found only two really helpful - this one and "The Eldercare Handbook: Difficult Choices, Compassionate Solutions" By: Stella Henry. Both are good references I turned to again and again. A good buy.

Inspiring and Full of Practical Tips by D Williams (Chicago, IL United States)

5 Stars
July 21, 2006
This book is full of helpful tips and inspiring, real life stories for anyone caring for an elderly parent. A useful and uplifting book. I am a legal aid hotline attorney and own a medical supply business. I both capacities, I frequently talk with seniors and their children who are caring for them. I and recommending this book to them.

Caring for Parents by Delehanty and Ginzler by Joseph S. Maresca (Bronxville, New York USA)

5 Stars
June 26, 2006
This book is an excellent reference for adults with older parents progressively requiring more care from their children and other care-providers. Generally, the family provides up to 80% of care for the elderly. In my experience, this is true due to the high cost of nursing facilities and the personalized care many older people prefer. The authors mention that advocacy for the elderly requires strong organizational skills. This is the understatement of the year. Keep medical records, descriptions of key health issues, physician rosters and any materials which will assist you in determining what level of care parents require. Most states allow physicians and providers to discard records after 6 or more years. With this data in hand, create a home medical tracking system for physicians, medications, physical therapy regimentation, diet etc. The book lists some classic sayings by noted personalities. i.e. - "Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at 80 and gradually age to 18. " Mark Twain - "Raise children for old age as you store grain against famine." Chinese Proverb This book would be invaluable to children of old age parents about to take on the role of caregiver or partial caregiver. It lists some classic considerations many of us overlook in the painful yet rewarding process of caring for elderly parents in the twilight of life.

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