Book description
We're all living longer than ever. But there is, inevitably, a point
when most of us have to face the fact that Mum or Dad - or both - really
do need more help. For many, the responsibility of supporting their
parents and aiding them to make the right decisions at the right time
can be challenging. This book covers the key issues surrounding caring
for ageing parents: * What are the main health issues you need to be
aware of? * What is really involved in moving into sheltered or
residential care? * What happens if it's clear a parent can't cope at
home but wants to stay there? This book enables you to tackle the small,
practical, problems that crop up daily such as shopping, nutrition,
cleaning and reduced mobility, as well at the bigger, more complex
issues such as independence, health, changing roles, accommodation and
financial issues. The invaluable insights contained in TIME TO HELP YOUR
PARENTS will enable you to understand your parents' perspectives and
enjoy your relationships with them as they grow older. Jacky Hyams is
an experienced freelance journalist and editor who has been widely
published in a number of leading magazines and newspapers in the UK and
Australia. She regularly writes for Best and Now magazines and the
Evening Standard.
