The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents: Reassuring advice to help you support your loved ones

by Kathy Quan

There are a lot of issues to consider as our loved ones get older. From in-home care to assisted living facilities, there are myriad options available - and each person's needs are unique. Family members need a resource that will answer all of their questions and ease them through this often complicated transition.

This helpful handbook guides concerned children as decide which level of care is best for their parent; maintain communication and discuss difficult topics; handle home safety issues; manage transportation; find and work with a primary-care physician; navigate insurance paperwork; handle legal issues and questions; and other sensitive issues.

From setting up a support network to avoiding scams, this informative guide will help a family decide on - and implement - the best care options for their loved ones.

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broader than I expected (e.g. advising on how to coordinate with family), while remaining comprehensive in discussing options and resources for care and life and end-of-life issues.

[Steven Spector · Rating 4 out of 5]

Between this book and the AARP-sponsored 'Caring for Your Parents' two excellent sources to begin intellectual enrichment on a subject that sometimes is none-too-pleasant.

[Reeds]

Very practical.