Fast Facts

Our favorite books and podcast links on the caregiver journey are provided here.
The list covers caring for aging parents, dementia caregiving, caregiver self-care, and sandwich generation caregiving.

Looking for a good book or podcast from people who understand what you are going through? Here are some of our favorites.

Books

Caring for Aging Parents:

A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents-And Ourselves, By Jane Gross

Dementia Caregiving:

Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey, By Jolene Brackey
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss, By Nancy L. Mace
Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief, By Pauline Boss

Caregiver Self-Care:

Put Your Mask On First: The Caregiver's Guide to Self-Care, By Dr. Gary Bradt
The Intentional Caregiver: Mastering Self-Care, By Geoffrey Grant
Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving, By Nancy Weckwerth

Sandwich Generation Caregiving:

Run Walk Crawl: A Caregiver Caught Between Generations, By Sarahbeth Persiani
Strength for the Sandwich Generation: Help to Thrive While Simultaneously Caring for Our Kids and Our Aging Parents, By Kristine Bertini

Novels/Memoirs:

One True Thing, By Anna Quindlen
Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant, By Roz Chast
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, By Walter Mosley

Podcasts

For more caregiving assistance or suggestions, you can find live expert help by reaching out to a Care Guide via message or by scheduling a phone call.