A reference to the many topics associated with caring for aging parents covers such areas as nursing homes, finances, finding a good doctor, legal arrangements, redefining parental relationships, and handling emotional issues.

Includes index.

Chapter 1. Get Ready, Get Set -- Chapter 2. Your Parent and You -- Chapter 3. Caring for the Caregiver -- Chapter 4. Healthy Aging -- Chapter 5. Heart, Mind, and Soul -- Chapter 6. Tips for Daily Living -- Chapter 7. Getting Help -- Chapter 8. More Help, at Home -- Chapter 9. The Inner Circle -- Chapter 10. Doctor Do's and Don'ts -- Chapter 11. The Body Imperfect: Part I -- Chapter 12. The Body Imperfect: Part II -- Chapter 13. Matters of the Mind -- Chapter 14. On the Fifth Floor -- Chapter 15. Paying the Way -- Chapter 16. Paying for Health Care -- Chapter 17. Legal Issues -- Chapter 18. Home Away from Home -- Chapter 19. A Good Nursing Home -- Chapter 20. Making the Move Work -- Chapter 21. The Aging Brain -- Chapter 22. Living with Dementia -- Chapter 23. Managing Day to Day -- Chapter 24. The Last Good-Bye -- Chapter 25. The Aftermath -- Chapter 26. Good Grief -- Chapter 27. You're Next -- The Yellow Pages of Help.