One of its best features is the well-organized table of contents, which allows you to jump right to the topic you need most, whether it’s about enlisting family support, setting boundaries, navigating medical care, or advocating for your loved one’s health. The chapters are packed with quick tips and strategies, making it an incredible go-to resource whenever a new caregiving challenge arises.
From my perspective, I can confidently say this is a five-star resource. Compact yet comprehensive, this book offers strength in every chapter, empowering readers to move forward with the confidence and support they need. Whether you're looking for immediate, practical advice or deeper insights, Caring for Aging Parents is the kind of guide every caregiver will cherish. Now, get to know Monica in her author interview.
Please find below the written and Zoom interview I did with Monica.
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Dr. Mel
Monica J. Gilliam
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Caring for Aging Parents: From Struggle to Strength
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Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
I'm a native of Houston, Texas. I was born and raised here. I'm the only child of two aging parents, both 82 years old. I received my bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University and my graduate degree from Prairie View A&M University. I have worked with youth and families in various capacities, including as an elementary teacher, parent educator, and certified life coach.
What inspired you to author this book?
My experience caring for two elderly parents inspired me to write this book. The responsibility was difficult, and I was getting tired on the journey. I didn't have a resource to help me along the way. One day, I was on a prayer app, and there was a quote by a minister that said, in part (I'm paraphrasing), "May your greatest source of pain propel you into your purpose and prosper you." I then realized that my caregiving experience was not for hardship but to be shared with others in a similar situation.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
I love my book cover. The winding road represents the many curves you encounter as a care provider, and the heart represents love. On the caregiving path, all we do is with love in view.
Who has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
The most significant influence on me as a writer has to be my parents. More specifically, my mother. She has dementia, yet her positive spirit is a motivating factor.
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What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this
book written?
When writing this book, I had to overcome obstacles related to time, finances, and emotions. Time was a challenge because I was balancing part-time employment, an online class, and my regular caregiver duties. Finances were an obstacle because I resigned from my full-time career to take care of my parents a year ago.
Tell your readers about your book.
Caring for Aging Parents: From Struggle to Strength is a reader-friendly book for those caring for parents, grandparents, or children with disabilities. The book is a great read in its entirety. It's an excellent resource for specific topics like how to get the help you need from family, how to establish boundaries when to seek external medical care, and how to become an advocate for excellent health care for your loved one. Look up your topic of need in the table of contents, find the chapter, and get the information you need on the page with quick tips. This Amazon best-seller book is a fast read. It can be read in one or two days because, as care providers, we don't have time to read fluff. The book is compact, resourceful, and a must-have.
Product Details
- ASIN : B0DC1K1N33
- Publisher : Absolute Author Publishing House (July 31, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 57 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8894010335
- Item Weight : 3.21 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
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Who is your target audience, and why?
This book's target audience is the 3.4 million Texans who are caregivers and the 65.7 million U.S. households with caregivers. Care providers need to know they are not alone on this journey; this book is the resource they need to help make things easier.
What do you consider your greatest success in life?
My greatest success in life is taking my caregiver experience and sharing it with the world...for those who choose to use this blueprint. I was driving my mom to the doctor one day, and she looked at me and said, "I must have been a good mommy." I said, "You were. What made you say that?" She replied, "Because you take good care of me and your pawpaw (my dad)." If that's not a great success in life, I don't know what is.
What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
What sets me apart from other writers in my genre is my empathy and
caregiver experience with two parents who have different levels of need
simultaneously. I am facilitating the care as an only child. There is no
support system from siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren. Additionally,
I provide support beyond the book by facilitating monthly caregiver support
meetings via Zoom and offering individual caregiver coaching sessions to
help families navigate daily challenges.
Services offered include: caregiver coaching sessions, caregiver workshop facilitation, monthly caregiver support group, and book-signing events.
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