Caring for Aging Parents
A Practical Survival Guide: Smart, Compassionate Solutions to Maintain Life Balance and Emotional Well-Being on Your Caregiving Journey
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C. M. Snyder
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Claire Alden
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Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Survival Guide is your compassionate companion for navigating the overwhelming demands of caregiving. Balancing work, family, and caregiving can feel impossible, but this guide offers practical strategies to manage it all without sacrificing your own well-being. From juggling daily responsibilities to avoiding burnout, this book empowers you to care for your aging parents with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find essential caregiving tips, including how to create a schedule that works for your life, manage financial and legal planning, and communicate effectively with family members. You’ll also learn proven self-care techniques designed to reduce stress and prevent burnout, along with practical advice on handling common health conditions, home safety, and emotional challenges.
Whether you’re new to caregiving or a seasoned caregiver, this guide provides the emotional support, actionable steps, and resources needed to thrive in your role. With empathy and expertise, Caring for Aging Parents helps you find balance, resilience, and peace of mind as you support your loved ones.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Karl G. Long
- 05-02-25
Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers
The first part of this audiobook covers the caregiver and how to take care of yourself so you will be able to care for your aging parents. The second part cover the process of providing the care. I sure wish I had had access to this information when caring for my mother. I would recommend this audiobook for anyone providing care for parents, or preparing for the upcoming need to care of aging parents.
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- The W Fam
- 04-01-25
Really important material
Aging parents is something that isn’t talked about enough. This book does a beautiful job of addressing all areas and gives the listener some great information.
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- KSkully
- 04-03-25
Well laid out plan for caring for aging parents.
This book was well thought out and laid out in easy to listen to chapters. Starting with self-care and time management moving into more advance topics of caring for aging parents, navigating the healthcare system and the tough topic of what to do as the end nears dealing with grief, hospice care, etc. The narrators voice was a calming listen and I would recommend this book to anyone getting ready or already caring for their aging parents.
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- Cindy1645
- 04-01-25
Wonderful guide
This opening statement ‘Caring for those who cared for us is an honor’ says it all. Although challenging, it can be our greatest gift if we handle it properly. This audible shows you how to do just that. This resource is so beneficial, I wish I had found it sooner.
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- Jill Havens
- 04-03-25
This is a Must Listen If Your Parents Are Aging
I definitely felt stretched very thin during the journey of taking care of my mother. You definitely feel alone when you are the only one doing that and this book understands. It's a struggle you don't even realize is going to happen until you're in the thick of it. Having this audiobook to lean on helps. It gives you tools work through your struggles and offers advice you maybe hadn't thought of. You have to prepare legally and financially, and you can certainly feel burnout from all that you now have to contend with. This audiobook can be your best friend--take advantage of it. Don't try to do it alone. Find some answers here and proceed with confidence, knowing that you're doing the best you can for your parents.
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- Nathan Rants
- 04-21-25
Compassionate, practical, and great for caregivers
This audiobook felt like a lifeline. Claire Alden speaks with so much empathy and understanding—it was like she knew exactly what I was going through. The chapters on balancing caregiving with work and family responsibilities were especially helpful, and the tips on avoiding burnout felt like they were written just for me. I also appreciated the clear advice on legal and financial planning, which is often so overwhelming. Whether you're just starting to care for aging parents or have been in the role for a while, this guide offers real tools, emotional support, and most importantly—hope. Highly recommend for anyone who feels like they’re juggling too much and just wants to breathe again.
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- Michael Phillip
- 04-18-25
Sanity-Saving & Supportive
As someone juggling work, family, and now caregiving, this book honestly felt like a lifeline. It’s real, practical, and doesn’t sugarcoat the emotional rollercoaster. I really appreciated the gentle tone—it made me feel seen, not judged. Definitely worth a listen if you're in the thick of it.
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- Alicia McAuliffe
- 04-25-25
Helpful and Grounding as We Prepare
Both of my parents are in their 80s and doing pretty well, but my sisters and I know that we'll eventually need to step in more. I picked up this book to feel a bit more prepared, and I’m so glad I did. It covers everything from planning ahead to communicating with family and organizing responsibilities in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. I especially appreciated the sections on emotional challenges and how to care for aging parents without neglecting your own well-being. It’s a thoughtful, realistic guide that’s helped me feel more grounded about what’s to come.
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- carol d. schofield
- 03-31-25
Supportive and Reassuring
I found this audiobook really helpful as I’ve been stepping into a caregiving role for my aging parents. Claire Alden offers thoughtful suggestions that made me feel less overwhelmed and more capable of handling the emotional and logistical parts of caregiving. Her tone is warm and understanding, which made the information easier to take in. I appreciated the balance between real-life tips and emotional support. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone in this.
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- Rebekah
- 04-05-25
very compassionate resource
This book is such an insightful and compassionate resource that I think every caregiver should keep close at hand. Honestly, navigating this whole experience can feel incredibly overwhelming at times, but this guide lays out smart, practical solutions that genuinely help you maintain balance and take care of your emotional well-being. I had a sense of relief knowing that I wasn’t alone in this journey. The authors clearly understand what we’re going through, and it’s comforting to read their words. I especially appreciated the sections on self-care and stress management. Those tips have been a lifesaver, helping me navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with caregiving.
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