Senior Caregiving

With life expectancy almost double what it was a 100 years ago, we're at a point in history when people 85 years and over make up the largest growing demographic in the US. Some will remain vital and active into their nineties, others will struggle with chronic illness and dementia. Social worker Jody Gastfriend shares her essential guide to caring for aging and ailing family members by providing actionable advice, illuminating vignettes and a compassionate approach to helping family caregivers find gratification in their new role. Gastfriend, VP of Senior Care for Care.com is featured in the Huff Post, Harvard Business Review and USA Today.
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My Parent's Keeper: The Guilt, Grief, Guesswork, and Unexpected Gifts of CaregivingBuy
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