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"As the average lifespan increases, so does the number of living generations, a recipe for some potentially complex family issues. This book offers therapeutic strategies to navigate the unique dynamics and experiences of today's aging families, from the ""sandwich generation"" and caregiver burdens to divorce, bereavement, and much more."

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9780393732825

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[A] practical primer to be studied and included on the reference shelf of anyone working with older people and their families. --Rubin Battino

This book is a must-read for all graduate students preparing for clinical careers as well as seasoned therapists and other human service professionals working with aging families. Each carefully written chapter describes contemporary issues that frequently challenge the mental health of older adults and provides sound, innovative strategies for working through these concerns with individuals, couples, and families. --Karen A. Roberto, PhD, Professor and Director, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A wonderful merging of research findings and practical guidance.--Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Kathleen W. Piercy, MSW, PhD, is an associate professor of family, consumer, and human development at Utah State University. She lives in North Logan, Utah.

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