Caring for Elderly Parents: A Son or Daughter's Guide to Taking Care of Elderly Parents

By David Bishopson and Kathy Bishopson

If you are facing the challenge of figuring out what to do about your aging parent who may not be able to fully take care of himself or herself anymore, then this book is for you!Some people are quite blessed to be able to live independently until the end of their days. However, there are those who have to contend with chronic illnesses and other health conditions characteristic of old age. If these aging members of the populace happen to be your loved ones, especially your dear parents, the challenges of old age is not solely a gerontological issue, but a family dilemma. If your parents are in this phase of their lives, you are at the crossroad of a three-way junction: (1) Placement in a Nursing Home or other long term care facility; (2) Employing a Home-Based Nurse or Caregiver; or (3) Experiencing the Joy and Privilege of Taking Care of your Parent(s) yourself. This book will explain how to first evaluate your parent's geriatric needs, help you make this decision, and describe all the factors that go into elderly care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1981765190
• ISBN13: 9781981765195
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"