Voices of Aging: Adult Children and Aging Parents Talk with God - Paperback

by Missy Buchanan (Author)

Voice of the younger: "I wish my mother understood that there are only 24 hours in my day."

Voice of the older: "I don't want to be a burden to my family."

Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at adult children and their parents as they face the fears and frustrations of aging. She invites both generations to stand in each other's shoes in a series of 20 scenarios presented as paired conversations with God.

Each reading includes a scenario, scripture passage, suggestions for dealing with difficult circumstances, and a prayer.

Topics addressed include:

• Doing the Best I Can
• Parent/Child Roles
• Chronic Health Problems
• Finances
• Dignity
• Boundaries

Your heart will be softened as you experience new understanding and discover ways to talk about sensitive subjects.

Back Jacket

Nationally recognized older adult advocate Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at the concerns of two generations-adult children and their parents-as they struggle with the fears and frustrations of aging. Buchanan invites readers of both generations to stand in each other's shoes through a series of 20 scenarios, presented as paired conversations with God. First she introduces the adult child's perspective on a common situation, such as the need for the parent to give up driving or move to a more manageable living arrangement. She follows with the older adult's feelings and concerns. Buchanan provides a scripture passage, suggestions to help both generations talk about and face the challenging situation, and a closing prayer. KEY FEATURES - Prayers to help adult children and aging parents express their feelings to God - Reflections that facilitate conversations between generations about the transitions and emotions of aging