Hard Questions/Simple Answers

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of having to take care of an elderly loved one, you are not alone. Failing health, decreased mental faculties, or a combination of both can mean a change in the living situation has to be arranged. Complicated emotional and financial issues that arise with this decision can seem insurmountable without appropriate foreknowledge and organization. Hard Questions, Simple Answers was compiled by Elana Peters, an expert in the area of eldercare. In the book she uses her years of experience to help family members cope with an aging loved one's growing dependency. Her book can help you better understand the perspective of older people who want to retain the quality and dignity of their lives but find it more and more difficult to do so. The guidelines in this book reassures the caregiver that the decisions being made, while meeting initial resistance, ultimately, will be in the best interest and safety of their aging parent, spouse, or sibling. This invaluable workbook includes worksheets for logging information on financial matters, medical records, important contacts, and other resources that will be needed at a moment's notice. Peters also provides various living and caretaking solutions that cater to the needs and resources of the aging individual and their families. Hard Questions, Simple Answers offers both a wealth of valuable information and a place to keep vital records. By preparing now and getting organized, you will reduce your stress, allowing you to more effectively cope with this transition in your loved one's life.


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