A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents---And Ourselves Audiobook

" I can relate to the author as she talks about the trials of dealing with her aging mother, as the elderly woman declines from an assisted living facility to eventually being unable to do much of anything on her own in a nursing home. The book is witty, poignant and insightful. Some parts are repetitious, and it would have been helpful in spots to have fewer details about her own situation and more general information. "

" This book provided much insight, empathy, and food for thought. As my siblings and I determine how to do right by our 87-year-old father, this work sheds light on the path that lies ahead. I also begin to appreciate how much we still need to change public policy, not to mention attitudes about Medicaid, to reflect the realities of aging. "

" Until you are in the same trenches Jane Gross writes about, this book is mildly interesting. When you are there with her,it is a treasure trove of information. "

" great read for those who are taking care of an elder or know someone who is. "

" This one is going in my permanent collection! So useful, so timely, so many questions answered & so much food for thought. A must-read if you are a parental caregiver or are likely to be. "

" The most important book I have read. A must read if you have older parents or plan on getting old yourself. "

" Since I am the first of the baby boomers, an only child of a mother in her 80's, myself a mother of an only child, this book scared me. I thought I had things somewhat figured out but I was wrong on many counts. This book should be required reading for all potential caregivers. "

" 5 stars for this deeply personal critique of how Medicare rules, Medicaid rules and our own fears about death do a disservice to boomers' aging parents. She offers many suggestions while offering a well-written chronology of her mother's decline and death. Everyone with declining parents or grandparents will benefit from her story. "

" Amazingly helpful, supportive and encouraging! "

" If you are even thinking of reading this book, as a medical librarian and child of aged parents, let me say - DO IT! Do it NOW! It's absolutely superb. Hard to do a mix of personal story telling and informative help, but she manages. She's a NYT reporter, for gosh sakes. Absolutely superb resource. "

" Highly recommended if you have an elderly parent to care for, or eventually will, . . . or if you want to see make it easier on your own children. An eye opener and very well written. Certainly made me sit up and pay attention! "

" Very helpful and alerted me to many things to watch for as my mother continues her journey. "

" Everyone should read this book. Well researched. "

" Do yourself a favor - READ THIS BOOK! I wish it had existed when I was caring for my dying mother. Gross provides a wealth of information for navigating Medicare and caregiving. "

" A good book to read as we try to understand how our parents are feeling as they move from their homes into assisted living environments. Jane Gross's experience with her mother validates difficult and pretty universal feelings and situations. "

" This book was hard to read only because of my father is going through. Having said that, I am glad there is a book like this written to help us all through it. "

" Extraordinarily eye opening. I recommend this for EVERYONE with parents or other relatives over 60. "

" excellent mix of intimate personal end of life of her mother, previously not a close relationship, and details of the hospital, medicare/medicaid, doctors, hospice experience with full bibliography at end for help. "