The Parent Care Conversation: 6 Strategies for Dealing with the Emotional and Financial Challenges of Aging Parents

by Dan Taylor

A comprehensive and empathetic program for addressing, planning, and putting into effect long-term elder care

Long -term care for aging parents is a sensitive, often difficult, but ultimately inevitable issue with which all of us will have to cope sooner or later. The Parent Care Conversation offers a step-by-step approach for families to follow that will enable them to develop workable plans of action. By first addressing the emotional aspects of long-term care that take into account the parents' feelings and wishes, then integrating the practical and financial components, this book will open the door for a critical exchange of information and honest discussion among adult children and their aging parents that has long been the major roadblock to successful elder care. Filled with factual information, useful tips, real-life stories, and practical exercises, The Parent Care Conversation provides a proactive and collaborative solution to the long-term care issues that eventually everyone must face.

262 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2006

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Reviews

[James B. McGehee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as "instructional" as I thought it would be but a good read for people who have parents or significant others for whom discussions about how to handle tough situations that come with aging need to happen. I have been through this situation personally with my father for whom the conversations were not done well and it made things much more difficult. Currently going through it with my step-mother and it's a little more under control through prior experience.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for a resource to get better handles on the responsibility I carried once I was named as executor of my parents' wills (and their POA). This was a great resource and we have had some good conversations (albeit a bit awkward at times) because of it. I would recommend it to anyone who does or will carry any responsibility with their parent's care as they age.

[Monica Nolan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I get guilt from my parents. I get guilt from my brothers and sisters. I get guilty feelings all on my own. I don't need some stranger guilt-tripping me with his book!