The Caregiver's Survival Handbook (Revised): Caring for Your Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself

by Alexis Abramson

Being a caregiver can be rewarding but demanding work-and more than 40 million adult children find themselves experiencing the double duty of caring for their elders as they try to carry on a life of their own. The mission of this book is to help caregivers figure out how to look after aging loved ones, provide for other family members, and attend to their own career-without losing themselves in the process.

In this supportive, reassuring, and practical guide, Doctor Alexis addresses the most pressing concerns, including such issues as how to:

* Get all family members to pitch in
* Let go of feelings of guilt
* Avoid conflict with an aging loved one
* Foster independence in the elderly
* Balance the demands on one's own time and resources

"I have encountered few people who have the knowledge, experience, and passion that Alexis possesses for serving older persons. Alexis has accomplished a lot and has gained a well-deserved national reputation as an authority on issues affecting older persons."
-Horace B. Deets, former executive director of AARP

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 3, 2004

Reviews

[DeLoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was packed with useful and encouraging information. It covers topics like dealing with guilt, getting help from other family members,developing patience and understanding for the person you're caring for,and coping with caregiving while working. The appendix is loaded with excellent resources for caregivers. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a caregiver.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very helpful book for me to read. There is alot of references and websites available dealing with aging parents or being a caregiver for the elderly. I had no idea how much. I thank the author for her research and experience and being able to put it to paper so simply.