Praise for Parenting Our Parents
“A must-read for children of aging parents. Jane Wolf Frances writes from a firm base
of empathy and knowledge about a situation that—sooner or later—affects us all. Her
book provided me with trustworthy companionship and practical guidance in just the
right amounts. Extremely useful and highly recommended.”
—Darcie Sanders, trustee, Lyons Regional Library District; coauthor of Staying Home
“A brilliant, heartfelt, and very personal book that I believe will become indispensable
to a great many people. It is filled with important information from a woman who has
gained this wisdom the hard way. If you are in this parenting role or about to be,
this is the place to start.” —Rick Moss, PhD, minister of religious science; developer of Awakening to Our Greatness
“As a caregiver for ten years and a gerontologist, I wish I had had this book at the
beginning of my journey. Reading this was highly comforting and made me consider the
honor it gives me to take care of my father. I feel blessed that I have the opportunity
to savor it.” —Maria Siciliano, MSG, MPA, principal and founder of Gerontology in Action
“Parenting Our Parents takes the guesswork out of parenting older relatives and loved ones by helping the
reader make informed decisions and offering both tools for communication and plans
for going forward at a time when confusion and denial can run rampant. Her ‘how-to’
guide offers a process and understanding that can make this daunting journey not just
bearable but truly an act of love. ” —Patricia Mitchell, broadcaster, life coach, and consultant, Certified POP Family Coach
“This book is a revelation, a generous, comprehensive, and wise guided tour of all
the issues we confront in struggling to meet the needs of aging and increasingly dependent
parents. It’s loaded with wisdom, practical advice, and inspiration on everything
I and my family faced as our parents aged, got sick, and faced death, needing their
kids more and more.” —Holly Knox, instructional designer (retired)
“Frances has written an extraordinarily valuable book for so many people who currently
or will eventually care for their parents. She is an empathetic instructor who can
help others with the difficulties of recognizing the signs that our parents need help
and following through with those decisions that affect the lives of both parties.
People need to read this book and keep it close—it will aid their hearts and minds and enrich
their lives.” —Rikki Klieman, attorney and legal analyst
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