As Parents Age: A Psychological and Practical Guide

by Joseph A. Ilardo

Book Overview

Written from the perspective of a mental health professional, an educator, and an adult child of aging parents, As Parents Age is full of down-to-earth advice that considers all sides. Whatever your... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889242055
• ISBN13: 9781889242057
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Vanderwyk & Burnham
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A VERY HELPFUL BOOK!

This book really helped me understand the aging process, hold onto my empathy and compassion, balance my life better (I was starting to lose myself), and gave me a sense of calm because I have the knowledge of how to manage it all so much better. You'll gain so much insight from this book. My entire family noticed the difference in my attitude after I read it, calmed me down so much and gave me specifics of how to cope. "Elder Rage" is the other book I recommend for coping with aging parents, particularly if you have one who is real difficult to manage.

As Parents Age

Book is aimed at creating an understanding of the psychological impact to aging parent and family unit. Provides insight into how the family must act together and what pitfalls to avoid. Works on preserving the dignity of the parent, and finding ways to help the parent and still allow family members to maintain lives of their own.

A "must read" for every adult child with aging parents.

This book should be read by every adult child with a healthy parent over seventy. How do you know when a parent needs help? When it's time for a nursing home, how do you find a quality facility? Joseph Ilardo provides all of the guidance needed to help parents through the stages of needing assistance at home, moving into an institution , and preparing for the end of life. Beyond the specific practical advice, the book explains the psychological processes involved for the aging parent and for the adult child. I have just assisted my parents with moving my ailing father to a nursing home. As a result of my using this book, my father made the transition to a quality facility with good will, and the entire family was involved in a positive, supportive fashion.

Easy reading on very difficult subject

If you have a parent, this book applies!Different sections deal candidly and succinctly with some very difficult issues including siblings, care alternatives, living will related legal issues and important checklists.If you are over 70 it might also make interesting reading.