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When the Time Comes by Paula Span

Millions of Americans provide care for their aging, and sometimes frail, family members. The numbers will only increase as baby boomers approach their golden years. Caregivers face innumerable challenges and often find they have more questions than answers.

When the Time Comes presents practical information designed to help family members navigate the difficult choices that frequently accompany caregiving. Illustrative vignettes highlight the struggles of various families that seek to access information, analyze the facts, and generate solutions. Choosing living arrangements for aging parents is always difficult, but insight gained from reading this book may make it a little easier.