Elder Parents

Our short, fact-packed book will tell you the truth about things no one else wants to talk about, especially money. You are busy and don’t have time to read a dictionary sized book loaded with “doctor talk.” Our manual will save you time and money and make your choices clear and easier. HELP! has proven solutions and real-life experiences which you can easily relate to and follow. We will fearlessly and accurately get to the point of what you need to know.

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

Learn the wisdom, patience, and love that comes from life experience through the years - learn from your elders and grow in your faith.

The introduction to "Graceful Transitions: Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents" sets the tone for a book aimed at supporting listeners through the complexities of caring for elderly parents. It acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this phase of life, offering listeners not just solace but practical advice on handling legal, emotional, and health-related challenges.

Manchmal kommen sie plötzlich, meist aber schleichen die Veränderungen im Schneckentempo heran, bis sie eines Tages unübersehbar werden: Die Eltern sind älter geworden und brauchen Hilfe. Warum kann Mutter den Geldautomaten nicht mehr bedienen? Kann Vater wirklich noch Auto fahren? Ist diese Vergesslichkeit normal oder steckt dahinter eine Demenz?

"A Compassionate Journey" delivers a holistic approach to understanding and meeting the complex needs of your aging parent or loved one without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for help. From practical assessments to emotional support strategies, it lays out every step used by professionals who have successfully done what you're taking on.

There is much about aging that we can't control. But there is much more that we can. Coventry Edwards-Pitt applies the success story format of her highly acclaimed first book to one of today's most pressing issues: how to age well—given our increased longevity—and ensure that our later years have a positive rather than negative impact on our families. Drawing on her many years of professional experience, Covie interviews vibrant elders and brings to life the choices they are making that allow them to live content, engaged, and purposeful later lives and design legacies of meaning.

In this audiobook, author Joseph Spada, LPN, offers you insider's guidance into long-term care, clearly explaining what your options are, and the pros and cons of each. He shows you how to find and select the best facility for your needs, and most importantly, what to watch out for.

Got a family fight on your hands? Anxious and aggravated by a sibling or two who just doesn't get it when it comes to caring for your parent? If you are overwhelmed by family conflicts about aging parents or other loved ones, this little book is for you.

Burdens & Blessings: A Lighter-Hearted Approach for Middle-Aged Folks Dealing with Aging Parents by Howard Miller is a candid look at one person’s experience with the gradual necessity to care for aging parents as they became less independent.

In 2011 MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that financial abuse robbed elder Americans of an estimated $2.9 billion in 2010, and that was up significantly from 2008. If have a family member or friend that's a senior citizen, you must see this quick and easy-to-listen-to book. It could save you and others huge amounts of money and aggravation.

Mimi’s nurses told us that we had to write a book regarding her stay with us. “You are doing everything right,” they said. It didn’t feel like it at the time! When my husband and I invited my 93-year-old mother to live with us, we had no idea of what was involved, how long she would stay, what her needs would be, or how it would impact the family. From transforming our home to sleepless nights, we were unprepared for the work, or the overwhelming love and healing that we experienced. Living with Mimi explains our family’s journey.