Product Description

Kathy's mother suffered a stroke during a routine medical test. Kathy was frustrated in her search for answers about her mother's prognosis. Slowly, her knowledge about patient's rights, living wills, and what to do when a patient's medical insurance and money run out, began to grow. She began to keep a journal of the things that she had learned. The journal turned into a book written for other baby boomers, like herself. As this large segment of the population ages, they face the difficult task of caring for their elderly parents. Long-term healthcare has an exorbitant price tag, both financially and emotionally.

This is also a touching, personal story of Kathy and her brother. They found that the more their mother needed them; the more they needed each other.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2115074 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .47 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 164 pages

From the Author
The thought of writing a book never occured to me until one day I found myself in a position of needing information. The only information that I could find on strokes was in medical books. I needed to read a personal story about how a stroke affects the family. I had so many questions. I decided to write my own story. I wanted to pass along the information that I learned to anybody that might need it.

About the Author
Kathy lives in Connecticut with her husband Bob. She has two grown children and two grandchildren. Traveling is her favorite hobby and she has traveled extensively throughout the US. She hopes to get to England next.