
We Can Do This!
Adult Children and Aging Parents Planning for Success
Lorraine (Lorrie) Morales(Author)
FriesenPress
Published on 31. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
186 pages
978-1-5255-5812-2 (ISBN)
Description
Practical, conversational and authentic, this timely book by Lorraine Morales, is a must-read for the increasing number of people with aging parents. The book partners Lorrie's journey and real-life stories with essential facts, take-aways, and practical advice to help caregivers and their loved ones make realistic, knowledgeable, and simple decisions before they're in a crisis. Focused on Alberta but applicable to all Canadians, Lorrie's insights touch on everything from organizing medical information to choosing a nursing home. Readers will benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by the author, and they will feel encouraged and equipped to do what needs to be done.
We Can Do This! offers Lorrie's personal story to help others realize that planning for later years in life can be a relatively stress-free process. A tribute to her parents and a guide to all those struggling with the "What do I do now?" questions associated with aging parents, We Can Do This! is one of the new generation of books in health care and senior communities containing indispensable information for all readers.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
242 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5255-5812-2 (9781525558122)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
With a Bachelor of Education degree, Lorraine Morales proudly states, "I am, have been, and always will be an educator." Over the course of her career, she has worked as a teacher and associate instructor, instructional coach, mentor, student-teacher university associate, teacher adviser, leader of a myriad of committees, and tutor. At present, she serves as a designer of professional learning and attends conferences as a consultant and presenter at workshops. She's an avid reader who loves people, travelling, journaling, sunshine, and family. She lives in a community outside of Calgary, Alberta with her family and enjoys a large network of family and friends throughout the world.