Surviving the STRESS of Your Parents' Old Age

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Aging
Cover of the book Surviving the STRESS of Your Parents' Old Age by Nan McAdam, Nan McAdam
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nan McAdam ISBN: 9780989774451
Publisher: Nan McAdam Publication: April 11, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Nan McAdam
ISBN: 9780989774451
Publisher: Nan McAdam
Publication: April 11, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Baby boomers are aging and retiring, creating the largest group of seniors the world has ever known. This trend has adult children looking at uncertain futures of meeting their retirement and life goals while providing for their aging parents.

Along this journey of providing care, many care givers are dealing with life crippling stress. 54% of female care givers exhibit chronic health conditions, while 51% of women caregivers exhibit life altering symptoms of depression.

Nan writes from the perspective of having lived through the experience of caring for her parents. She has also been the care giver for 3 other elderly loved ones. Not only does Nan cover how to combat or prevent life crippling depression, she also helps the reader traverse the mine fields of elder care such as:

* Is it time for our elder to hang up the car keys?
* How to deal with hospital stays and doctor's appointments?
* What happens if they get dementia?
* Should they live with us, or a care facility?
* How to deal with our loved ones belongs after they relocate to the nursing home or after the loved one has passed away?

The reader will find themselves laughing at the humorous moments, and wiping away the tears as Nan takes you through her emotional journey. Not only will the reader be entertained but they will come away with many handy tools to put in their own personal tool box of elder care.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Baby boomers are aging and retiring, creating the largest group of seniors the world has ever known. This trend has adult children looking at uncertain futures of meeting their retirement and life goals while providing for their aging parents.

Along this journey of providing care, many care givers are dealing with life crippling stress. 54% of female care givers exhibit chronic health conditions, while 51% of women caregivers exhibit life altering symptoms of depression.

Nan writes from the perspective of having lived through the experience of caring for her parents. She has also been the care giver for 3 other elderly loved ones. Not only does Nan cover how to combat or prevent life crippling depression, she also helps the reader traverse the mine fields of elder care such as:

* Is it time for our elder to hang up the car keys?
* How to deal with hospital stays and doctor's appointments?
* What happens if they get dementia?
* Should they live with us, or a care facility?
* How to deal with our loved ones belongs after they relocate to the nursing home or after the loved one has passed away?

The reader will find themselves laughing at the humorous moments, and wiping away the tears as Nan takes you through her emotional journey. Not only will the reader be entertained but they will come away with many handy tools to put in their own personal tool box of elder care.

More books from Aging

Cover of the book Do Not Give Up Your Favorite Sport, Because You Are Growing Old ! by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Longevity Training-Book1-Long Lived Persons by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Interprofessional Collaboration in Occupational Therapy by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Planning to Remember by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Getting Naked Again by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book The Nursing Home Guide by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Eavesdropping by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Acne Remedies by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Secrets For Staying Healthy, Youthful and Beautiful At Any Age, Discover The Amazing Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Die Kraft der geistigen Heilung by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Physical Immortality: A History and How to Guide by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book RETIREMENT The BEST IS YET to COME! by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Elder Care Handbook - Dementia/Alzheimer's - My Story by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book How To Prevent Hair Loss by Nan McAdam
Cover of the book Choosing a Nursing Home and Living With Your Choice by Nan McAdam
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy