The AARP Caregiver Answer Book
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The AARP Caregiver Answer Book
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Narrated by:
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Barry J. Jacobs PsyD
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Julia L. Mayer PsyD
If you’re among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions.
How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer—who have counseled family caregivers for over 30 years and cared for their own aging parents for a decade—have answers. Written in a Q&A format, this easy-to-navigate guide is packed with information, problem-solving and coping ideas, resources, stories, and communication tips. Drs. Jacobs and Mayer compassionately address everything you need to know to help your parent, spouse, or other care receiver. From managing family conflicts to hiring aides to optimizing end-of-life care, this is a book to return to at every step of the journey.
Winner (First Place)—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2025 Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer (P)2026 The Guilford PressCritic reviews
"This inspiring, reassuring, and easy-to-read book from two of the nation's leading experts in family caregiving will help you navigate this new landscape. Clear, helpful, well informed, and wise."—Katy Butler, author of Knocking on Heaven's Door and The Art of Dying Well
"Family caregivers will repeatedly turn to this superb companion for support, advice, and affirmation. The authors' kindness and humility are palpable as they unflinchingly cover the hard questions caregivers face—many of which they experienced themselves. The compassionate language, accessible format, and nuts-and-bolts topics make this book a beacon of light."—Carol Bradley Bursack, caregiver support group facilitator and columnist, “Minding Our Elders”
“Whether you’ve been caring for a loved one for years, you’re just getting started, or you think you may need to do it soon, The AARP Caregiver Answer Book is invaluable, comforting, and illuminating. Drs. Jacobs and Mayer brilliantly mix insights from clinical practice and research with their own challenging experiences taking care of their parents. An indispensable resource."—Stephen Fried, coauthor of Profiles in Mental Health Courage