Gleaning Wisdom from Eldercare
 Caring for an aging parent can be a journey of a thousand miles, each one sparking a breakthrough in personal growth and understanding. Coming of Age with Aging Parents charts these milestones through real-life stories, portraying everything from dealing with late-night phone calls and parental self-diagnosis to managing angry outbursts, emergencies of all sorts, caregiver burnout, and end-of life requests. Probing questions following each story help you reframe events in your own eldercare experience so you can emerge with not only with fresh perspectives on eldercare but increased purpose, power, and happiness.
Gail Goeller, noted eldercare specialist, gained her expertise while tending to her aging family of five. She and her husband, John, wrote and produced the award-winning Directory for Seniors and Their Families, distributed in the Northwest.
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Praise for Coming of Age with Aging Parents . . .
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"One of Goeller's many gifts is finding the 'life lesson' in the most mundane situations. In Coming of Age with Aging Parents, she shares those life lessons in a way that builds confidence and inspires hope. She has taken what could certainly be called great challenges, added a light touch of humor, and educated us all on the issues we will face. This book serves as a 'heads up' for what can come, as well as a handbook for tackling each situation as it arises. It should be read and reread."
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--Anne Koepsell
Executive Director
Washington State Hospice &
Palliative Care Organization
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