If you’re among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family friends or neighbors you are sure to face tough questions. How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer-who have counseled family caregivers for over 30 years and cared for their own aging parents for a decade-have answers. Written in a Q&A format this easy-to-navigate guide is packed with information problem-solving and coping ideas resources stories and communication tips. Drs. Jacobs and Mayer compassionately address everything you need to know to help your parent spouse or other care receiver. From managing family conflicts to hiring aides to optimizing end-of-life care this is a book to return to at every step of the journey. |The AARP Caregiver Answer Book
