When My Mother No Longer Knew My Name

When My Mother No Longer Knew My Name: A Son's 'Course' in 'Rational' Caregiving should be the first book families read to prepare themselves for caring for aging relatives. It is raw and gritty, as well as funny and inspiring--offering hope that one can overcome a mountain of seemingly insurmountable challenges, for which they likely feel devastatingly unprepared. Each brief, compelling, highly readable chapter tells how a son learned "on-the-job" to deal with different situations all caregivers face as his caregiving role evolved from nominal to 24/7. The book is packed with down-to-earth practical advice and tips to make caregiving manageable-even joyful. There's even a unique self-assessment guide so caregivers and potential caregivers can benchmark and enhance their ability to manage the often lonely, challenging, unpredictable, and overwhelming roles they may assume.

Stephen L. Goldstein of Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Stephen L. Goldstein is the author of several books, including the novel Atlas Drugged: Ayn Rand Be Damned!, as well as an op-ed columnist and radio and TV personality. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and may be reached at trendsman@aol.com.