This volume provides a practical exploration of one of today's most complex and challenging issues-the care of an elderly parent-with an innovative approach that emphasizes how rewarding the caregiver/care-receiver relationship can be. * Appendices provide lists of print and online resources, a self-help directory, and practical advice on preparing for the financial toll of caregiving * Two chapters, "The Man with 10,000 Names" and "Betty Brillo's Diary" provide astounding true accounts of the difficulties and triumphs of parental caregiving