Brett, Bethany Morgan
The Child-Parent Caregiving Relationship in Later Life: Psychosocial Experiences
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447319696
- author:
- Brett, Bethany Morgan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Child-Parent Caregiving Relationship in Later Life Psychosocial Experiences by Bethany Morgan Brett This book offers a sensitive and insightful exploration of the challenges faced by adult children when caring for their ageing parents. The author examines the complex emotional, physical, and practical effects of witnessing a parent's decline and death, and how these relationships are navigated during this pivotal phase of life. Using a psychosocial approach, the book sheds new light on the experiences of those in late midlife who are grappling with the ambiguous feelings that come with making difficult decisions about care. This nuanced study provides a valuable understanding of the psychosocial dynamics at play in these relationships. By exploring the intricacies of the child-parent caregiving relationship in later life, this book provides a thoughtful and empathetic exploration of a complex and often overlooked aspect of family life.