Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger
-Lou Holtz
Emotional Aspects
Many sons and daughters have shared that the emotional aspects of dealing with an aging parent are one of the most difficult parts of their life experience. Below please find excellent resources for coping and caring for an aging parent
Useful Books
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 4th Edition
- Nancy L. Mace MA and Peter V. Rabins MD MPH (Paperback - Oct 9, 2006)
Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share the Joyful Times
- Brenda Avadian
Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents
- Jacqueline Marcell
Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
- Rudolph E. Tanzi
Mom, Are You There? Finding a Path to Peace through Alzheimer's
- Kathleen A. Negri