Barry Jacobs, Psy.D. Sits in Carol ’s Spot for Today’s Column on Planning for Eventual Parent Care

Dear Readers: Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and family therapist, is a leading educator about family caregiving. One reason for his effectiveness is that he has been a caregiver himself. I sent Dr. Jacobs a note explaining a question that I’d received about preparing for caregiving and expected a brief quote in return. However, in accordance with his generous nature, he provided so much more. Therefore, this week, I’m honored to have Dr. Jacobs answer our reader who wondered how to plan for caregiving:  The fact that you are already thinking about caregiving and beginning to plan is half the battle,” Dr. Jacobs says. The next steps are to Continue reading on Inforum to learn what Dr. Jacobs has to say concerning preparing yourself for future caregiving: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon.              Related StoriesGrieving Before Death: Alzheimer's or Terminal Illness GriefThe Problem of Alcoholism in the Older PopulationCaregiver or Care Partner? What Evolving Terminology Means 
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