Who will take care of our parents? (Pocket edition)

Role reversal as age advances Caring for sick elderly people in situations of dependency is a difficult task. Fears, questions, and difficulties often arise, common to caregivers. Based on her own experience, Marleth Silva offers advice on how to deal with this condition in this book, including testimonials and expert tips, and discussing controversial topics such as moving into nursing homes, the reversal of roles between parents and children, and the conflicting feelings that dependency entails. The author candidly seeks to show family caregivers that they are not alone and, most importantly, that they are capable of coping with the situation in the best possible way.