Just When U Think U Know What You're Talking About . . . Along Comes Grandpa!: Caregiving Resources for People in the Real World

Salach, Sue

ISBN 10: 1587366665 / ISBN 13: 9781587366666

Published by Wheatmark Inc, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Just When U Think U Know What You're Talking About . . . Along Comes Grandpa!: Caregiving Resources for People in the Real World
• Publisher: Wheatmark Inc
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587366665
• ISBN 13: 9781587366666
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Just When U Think U Know What You're Talking About . . . Along Comes Grandpa is one of the first books to address caregiver needs and issues in one concise story. It is the story of a relationship between two very different generations, separated by almost sixty years, which at times is funny, heartfelt, sad, and moving. At all times, it is honest-sometimes painfully honest. It is about how difficult it is to be the caregiver, the family member, the cheerleader, the doctor, the nurse, and the care coordinator. We are all those things and more when we assume the role of caregiver for a loved one. Unfortunately, the relationship changes and we no longer get to be the granddaughter, wife, mother, father, or husband when we assume the caregiver role.

Sue Salach's endearing story makes the reader feel that it is OK to laugh, be angry, or feel guilty, to be frustrated, tired, sad, hopeless, and to feel all of these things at the same time, or go through the stages a little at a time. However, the most important message from this story is that we all get through it and we need to forgive ourselves for the mistakes we made along the journey.

About the Author

Author Sue Salach holds a bachelor’s degree in health and aging and has worked in the geriatric health care field for over fifteen years. Her professional career includes nursing home, assisted living and independent living experience, hospice education, and geriatric care management.

Sue utilizes her personal and professional experiences to educate and empower seniors, caregivers, and health care and business professionals. Through both public speaking and one-on-one consultation she has assisted hundreds of caregivers in finding the resources needed to care for their loved ones. Her passionate speaking style on topics such as advanced directives, caring for the caregiver, and lifestyle transitions, to name a few, combines her extensive educational and career experience with her personal understanding of how overwhelming it can be to care for an older adult.

Sue is dedicated to assisting seniors and their families in finding useful resources that make sense and contribute to the quality of life for both the older adult and those who care for them.