You and Your Aging Parent: A Family Guide to Emotional, Social, Health, and Financial Problems
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019531316X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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A former President and C.E.O. She lives in New York City. He is also the author of the play Assisted Loving, about his now-deceased father. About the Author Barbara Silverstone, D.S.W., is past president of the Gerontological Society of America and a member of the American Society on Aging and the National Association of Social Workers. Bob Morris is a columnist for the Sunday New York Times and often writes about issues of aging in his column. . Helen Kandel Hyman was a free-lance writer whose career dates back to the Golden Age of radio, when she wrote dramatic scripts for C.B.S She died in March 2006. of Lighthouse International, she
Marcus Aurelius said Want to feel young again?. If you want to feel young, go out and do something you've been wanting to do for yourself. Want to feel responsible, pick this up. Lots of tips about what you're going to do to keep on top of matters as the folks become like you will right behind them. Warning: By looking at this book on amazon, you'll end up with the most sobering home page suggestions. Read the book if you need to, but then go find a cd or dvd for yourself.. Susan Birenbaum said A must for any Adult Child with Aging Parents. I bought the book as a reference text, but became engrossed in the book. It is much more substantive than anything else I have seen on the market. I can't recommend it enough to anyone who is an Adult Child with Aging parents.. Excellent Book, Great Service from seller This book is an excellent read for those dealing with aging parents, regardless whether it's going well or not. Lots of great insights into the aging process and the mental and emotional issues involved as well, for all parties involved.Lots of excellent advice and information about organizations, etc., that can provide help and support for your family and your parents.It would be a good read even if your parents are only in their 50s or 60s, to help prepare you for what's coming. But it pretty much a "must read" for th
First published in 1976, You and Your Aging Parent is a classic--the first book to shed light on the challenging relationship between adult children and their aging parents, illuminating the emotional, health, and financial difficulties that elderly parents and their children face during the senior years. Both a sensitive exploration of the dynamics of the aging family relationship (between parent and child, and sibling and sibling) and an authoritative how-to guide for seniors and their families navigating the practical problems of growing old in America, You and YourAging Parent has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research findings and changes affecting older adults, including in health care and social services. Marking the 30th anniversary of this highly popular book, the new and revised edition addresses the changes that have taken place in the last three decades, but it still embraces the authors' fundamental insight--that the difficulties and challenges of the aging process are as much a family affair as in any other phase of life. The book also includes a running commentary by Bob Morris--playwright, author, and humorist--who provides insightful and entertaining observations about his trials and tribulations with his own parents as they aged, serving as a contemporary voice for the middle-aged caregiver of today. As the first of the baby boom generation
Barbara Silverstone, D.S.W., is past president of the Gerontological Society of America and a member of the American Society on Aging and the National Association of Social Workers. He is also the author of the play Assisted Loving, about his now-deceased father. A former President and C.E.O. . She lives in New York City. Helen Kandel Hyman was a free-lance writer who