“Sensitive and empathetic; offers excellent suggestions for coping with the harsh reality of caring for elderly parents.” — Kirkus Reviews
~ A step-by-step manual for adults who love and care for older adults ~
One afternoon, music therapist Christina Britton Conroy was taking nursing home residents to activities. She was thrilled when a sweet, disoriented lady joined her group. “Mary, it’s so good to see you. Do you want to go to the Bible study or BINGO?” she asked.
Mary replied, “I want to go to Lithuania.”
“To all adult children, caretakers, professionals read this book! Conroy’s approach aligns with the newest movement in American psychology called ‘Positive Psychology’—focusing on one’s passions and personal strengths.”
—Gerald Solk, Ph.D.
Assist. Prof. Psychology, City University of NY
Staff Psychologist, Gracie Square Hospital
“An insightful, unique approach to helping people cope with the demands of dealing with the elderly. The writing is entertaining and insightful.”
— John J. Daly, M.D., NYC Police Surgeon, St. Vincent’s Hospital, NYC
“… social workers, nursing-home and community center staffers, psychologists, and family members of patients with dementia/Alzheimer’s could all benefit from this information.”
— Judy Foust, RN, US Army Hospital, retired, Low Vision Nursing Specialist, Lighthouse NYC
“… a great resource for caregivers, whether they are children of aging parents or professionals working in a health care settings. Conroy puts a new spin on the different ways to manage the elderly population. This book is a great reference and a great read.”
—Donna Malech, R. N., P. H. N., Visiting Nurse Service, NYC
“A must in any caregiver’s library.”
—Marie Sibilla, Psychotherapist, Private Practice, NYC
