Description: After his father suffered a massive stroke and his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Jim Comer found himself an overnight "parent" at the age of 51. When he walked into his father's hospital room everyone looked to him as the "man who knew all the answers." He soon realized he did not know the questions. In ten years of caregiving, Comer has not only learned the questions he lived them, and with When Roles Reverse he shares his hard-won answers. He learned to deal with hospitals, insurance companies, rehab centers, his father's deafness and his mother's dementia. Through it all Jim has kept his sanity as well as his sense of humor, creating a deeper, more intimate relationship with his parents. With laugh-out-loud humor, Jim deals with some moments for which there are no preparation: · You find three gallons of Scotch in your dad's retirement home closet. · Your Mother refuses to leave her home of 34 years and can only be coaxed into the car with promises of ice cream. · At a crowded Sunday dinner table, your father announces that he wants you to give him an enema after lunch. This book also offers personal experience and expert insight on the many issues it's absolutely essential to plan for such as: Wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents every family needs Which siblings will be there when your parents need them? Selecting a first-rate care facility and getting long-term care insurance New Medicaid guidelines and how to qualify Hospice care and end-of-life decisions When Roles Reverse also includes "Fifty Questions that will save you Time, Money, and Tears," a special section to help families initiate important communication and prepare for the crises, confusion as well as the unexpected joys of caregiving. Shipping is available within the lower 48 US States. We Do Not Ship to PO/APO Boxes, HI or Alaska All items ship within 24-72 hours of Payment For large items that require Freight shipping a valid phone number is required to call and schedule your delivery Terms of Sale and Feedback: Feedback is extremely important to us and If you are satisfied with our transaction, please take a moment to leave Positive Feedback. YOUR Satisfaction is our #1 Priority! If there are any issues, PLEASE contact us BEFORE leaving a neutral or negative rating so that we may resolve any concerns. We PROMISE we can make you happy if you give us a fair chance. Returns / Concerns: Return and replacement policies are outlined on each listing and may vary by the item being sold. Please be sure to review these details before making your purchase. Please be sure this is an item you want before making your purchase. Customer Satisfaction is our TOP priority! All items are IN STOCK at time of listing. Inventory changes constantly and it is impossible to maintain a perfectly accurate count of all items. Please do not penalize us if we have to issue you a refund!
Price: 7.5 USD
Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Topic: Parenting
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2006
