Coping with Your Difficult Older Parent: A Guide for Stressed Out Children

Beschreibung

It's always hard dealing with an aging parent, even under the best circumstances. But what if you've had a continually strained relationship with a parent that's becoming more difficult as your parent becomes more dependent on you. Though there's no medical definition for "difficult" parents, you know when you have one. While it's rare for adults to change their ways late in life, you can stop the vicious merry-go-round of anger, blame, guilt and frustration. This commonsense guide -- written by two professionals with more than two decades in the field -- contains practical tips for handling contentious behaviors and sample dialogues for some of the most troubling situations.