No matter how carefully we make eldercare preparations, the only thing we can plan on is changing our plans. Because the true nature of assisting an aging parent, spouse, or other family member includes a roller coaster of emotional upsets, the process of family caregiving requires nothing less than a constant management of our attitudes, choices, and plans. The Complete Eldercare Planner is your road map through this unfamiliar territory. Knowing what you are reading and why will be especially helpful when the emotional aspect of assisting an aging relative will undermine your ability to accomplish the eldercare task at hand Review each chapter, then set goals by writing them down on the Eldercare Goals Chart found on page 251 . As you reach your goals, check them off on the Action Checklist at the end of each chapter.
Effective planning is specific, realistic, and written.
For fast reference on eldercare resources and websites listed throughout this planner, turn to the Index at the back of this book. You now have the tools you need to get started. This book can be found in the ALZwell Bookstore.