When the Time Comes : Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions

from SeriousGrace

I found Span's book When the Time Comes incredibly useful in some respects and (predictably) not so helpful in others. I enjoyed all of the stories about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of caring for elderly parents. It put aging into perspective. Not all parents will age the same way, phys...

from manatree

Granted, this isn't exactly the type of book that you sit down and read cover to cover for pleasure. It does however, contain a good bit of information that will be helpful to those with elder relatives with various needs of care. As my parents are still in relatively good health, I am hoping tha...

from debherter

Your parents are aging, and you're beginning to think about what the future may hold as the roles are reversed and you begin to take care of them. This book is a first class guide to everything you need to know, filled with the experiences (good and bad) of real families and chock full of solidly...

from nyiper

Once you have reached and are suddenly recognizing the problems of aging---through your relatives or yourself--this book jumps right out as an excellent book to read, no matter how deep you are in the discussions and/or carrying out of the what-to-do about aging---where, why, how and when. Span a...

from caroren

Excellent discussion of different ways families handle this difficult situation.  Filled with many ideas, contacts and reference material