The Overwhelmed Woman's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents - Julie-Allyson Ieron - Bog

14.5 percent of the population are older adults But it's not a numbers game. When it comes to our aging parents, it's personal. Packed with emotional baggage. Fraught with fear and exhaustion. Frankly, it's overwhelming! That's why I'm telling new stories of real families grappling with the caregiving challenge. It's why I assembled cutting-edge resources to help us walk the road with our parents and loved ones.-Julie-Allyson Ieron This is the combined story of dozens of adult children and how they learned to cope with the shift from taker to giver. It's real. Sometimes poignant. Sometimes gut-wrenching. It's your story, too. --Identify the emotional and spiritual issues you might face --Grapple with real-life dilemmas of caregiving families-families like yours. --Be encouraged by stories from caregivers who've lived it, biblical examples that are amazingly relevant, and professional insights explained clearly in laymen's terms. This Tenth Anniversary Expanded Edition features never-before told stories, an up-to-date resource list, and a Study Journal to chronicle your journey for future generations.