Description

At the request of his aging parents, Gehrig left his career and became a caregiver. He cared for both his mother and father during assisted living, rehabilitation from illness, and finally hospice until their deaths. Fulfilling a commitment to his father to share the experiences of his parents' final days, Jonathan C. Gehrig writes of tough decisions, bittersweet moments, and angelic encounters. This touching story of a life turned upside-down to meet the needs of aging parents will soothe the souls of similar caregivers and give hope to those with loved ones lost.