When Your Aging Parent Needs Care

Practical Help for This Season of Life

“When I was thrust into the role of caring for my mother, I quickly realized I didn't know what I was doing. I needed practical advice, but also emotional support. In writing, When Your Aging Parent Needs Care, Kim and I had the goal of providing readers with necessary resources based on what we gleaned from our caregiving journeys. May you find the help and encouragement you need in the pages of this book.”
—Candy Arrington, author of When Your Aging Parent Needs Care

“Candy Arrington and Kim Atchley have captured the heart of being a caregiver. They have embraced the wide variety of emotion caregivers experience. The loss of independence is difficult enough for aging parents—coming to grips with the inability to do simple daily tasks not only causes frustration and hardships for the parent but the added responsibility of picking up the pieces belongs to the caregiver.

“This book both addresses the issues faced by parents and caregivers when these difficult times arrive. From the personal pain of watching a parent deteriorate to the basic forms necessary for extended and additional care, Arrington and Atchley have covered the span. As an office manager for an in-home non-medical company, my job is to place caregivers in the homes of the elderly—I can attest When Your Aging Parent Needs Care is a must read for families who face the caregiving years. This book will be a staple for the families we serve.”
—Cindy Sproles, Comfort Keepers, office administrator and editor

“When Your Aging Parent Needs Care by Candy Arrington and Kim Atchley is by far one of the most balanced resources for this much-needed topic that I've come across yet—and believe me, I've read a lot of them!

“To have the necessary resources compiled so expertly as they are in this book will be a literal godsend to anyone who is already in the midst of this very special season of life—or considering it. Though it is a privilege to be called to care for one who once cared for us, it should not be done without prayerful consideration—and all the practical help available. This book from Harvest House Publishers is a must-have for such an undertaking!”
—Kathi Macias, award-winning writer of more than thirty books

“When Your Aging Parent Needs Care is an excellent resource for those of us in the ‘sandwich generation.’ Insightful suggestions are provided, and once implemented, will contribute to a smother journey in assisting our elderly parents.  As a present caregiver, I can attest to the value of this book, it is a must read.”
—Charles E. Leach, retired school administrator

“I needed this book two years ago when my father had his first stroke, and I am deeply grateful to have it now. Its wealth of practical and well-organized information provides more practical tips in one reference book than I could learn on my own. As my father and mother-in-law continue to age, I know I will be referring back to it again and again.

“In hindsight, I realize how truly valuable this resource book is. But in foresight, I also see how I can become better prepared so my children have an easier time with my aging process. Thank you for this wonderful resource book on aging.”

—Ginger Cox, GingerCox.com

“If you haven't had an aging parent, this book may seem unnecessary.  But if you do have a parent who needs your help as they get older, this book is a real source of support and comfort.  It is sort of a support group in a book.  The authors speak from a personal perspective and offer hope from someone who has ‘been there, done that.’  It is a much needed book for those in the ‘sandwich’ generation, taking care of elderly parents while still trying to raise their own families.  While it is good to read in the midst of caretaking, I recommend this for those who aren't actually taking care of their parents yet.  It will go a long way in preparing you for what is to come.”
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