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Parenting your parents : straight talk about aging in the family / Bart J. Mindszenthy and Dr. Michael Gordon.
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- ISBN: 9781459710610 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1459710614 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 394 pages ; 23 cm.
- Edition: 3rd edition
- Publisher: Toronto : Dundurn Press, 2013.
Content descriptions
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic format. |
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| Subject: | Aging parents > Care. Parent and adult child. Adult children of aging parents > Family relationships. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HQ 1063.6 .M56 2013 | 30775305469489 | General Collection | Available | - |
Parenting Your Parents : Straight Talk about Aging in the Family
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Table of Contents
Parenting Your Parents : Straight Talk about Aging in the Family
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword Alexis Abramson, Ph.D. | p. 9 | |
| Introduction The Case for the Cause: Caring for Aging Loved Ones Is a Major North American Social Issue and Challenge | p. 13 | |
| Family Case Studies | p. 21 | |
| 1 | Control: Laying on the Guilt Trip | p. 23 |
| 2 | Surgery: Weighing the Odds | p. 30 |
| 3 | Eldertravel: Balancing Risks and Benefits | p. 37 |
| 4 | Independence: Helping Parents Live Their Lives | p. 44 |
| 5 | Breaking the Mould: The Rebellious Grandmother | p. 52 |
| 6 | Culture Clash: Pitting Values against Needs | p. 58 |
| 7 | Substance Abuse: Drinking All Day Keeps Reality Away | p. 66 |
| 8 | Sexuality, Romance, and the Family: When Children Worry about Their Parents | p. 73 |
| 9 | Tapping the Human Spirit: Its Never Too Late to Create | p. 80 |
| 10 | Siblings: In Charge and On the Attack | p. 87 |
| 11 | The Conflicted Single Child: A Confusing Battle of Priorities | p. 94 |
| 12 | Finding the Middle Ground: Engaging Mediation with Age-Related Issues | p. 103 |
| 13 | The Stroke: Sudden Challenges and Changes | p. 110 |
| 14 | Dementia and Depression: Reading the Signs | p. 116 |
| 15 | Advancing Dementia: When Life Gets More Difficult | p. 123 |
| 16 | Technology: Opening New Avenues of Care Management | p. 132 |
| 17 | Navigating the Health Care System: Knowing How to Get the Help You Need | p. 140 |
| 18 | We're On Our Own: How to Plan for the Future | p. 148 |
| 19 | The Difficulties of Decision-Making: Deciding What Treatments Make the Most Sense | p. 155 |
| 20 | Finding a New Life: Corrections and Concerns | p. 162 |
| 21 | Decision Time: Planning for the Inevitable | p. 169 |
| 22 | When Love and the Law Conflict: Who's Right, Who Has the Right? | p. 174 |
| 23 | End of Life: Caring and Sharing | p. 185 |
| 24 | Moving On: Living Life without a Loved One | p. 191 |
| Our Own Experiences | p. 199 | |
| More than the Birds and the Bees: Having "the Conversation" with Your Parent Michael Gordon | p. 201 | |
| Roz and Max Michael Gordon | p. 208 | |
| A Week of Trauma Sets the Stage for Years of Hurt, Hope, and Endings Bart Mindszenthy | p. 247 | |
| Tools to Help You | p. 287 | |
| Vulnerability Index: How Are Your Parents Right Now? | p. 289 | |
| Some Financial Considerations: What You Need to Know | p. 300 | |
| Resource Directory | p. 308 | |
| Further Reading | p. 394 |
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