The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers - Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Hardcover)

Caring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. This is an empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother - interwoven with no-nonsense advice - The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. The author urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make, and emphasizes the need for clear communication with each other and their aging parent. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. This compassionate book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most difficult passages.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	March 2006
Authors:	Barry J Jacobs
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	261
ISBN-13:	978-1-59385-295-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the elderly Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59385-295-9
Barcode:	9781593852955

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