Working with Aging Families Therapeutic Solutions for Caregivers, Spouses, & Adult Children

by Piercy, Kathleen W.

• ISBN13: 9780393732825
• ISBN10: 0393732827
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780393706758
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-30
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Summary

As the average lifespan increases, so does the number of living generations, a recipe for some potentially complex family issues. This book offers therapeutic strategies to navigate the unique dynamics and experiences of today's aging families, from the 'œsandwich generation' and caregiver burdens to divorce, bereavement, and much more.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Increasing Complexity of Family Ties: What the Therapist Needs to Know	p. 8
Understanding Family Dynamics	p. 41
Working With Couples' Issues in Late Life	p. 73
Working With Intergenerational Issues in Late Life	p. 117
Working With Siblings and Other Close Family Members in Late-Life Families	p. 188
Support Resources for Aging Families Who Need Long-Term Care	p. 209
References	p. 243
Index	p. 261
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