Books Worth Reading
Several recent books address caregiving with honesty rather than sentimentality.
Recommended titles include:
- When You Care by Elissa Strauss
- Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
- The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins for dementia caregiving
These books help caregivers think realistically about aging, decline, boundaries, and sustainable care.
Ultimately, one of the hardest lessons for the sandwich generation is recognizing that love alone is not a care plan. Sustainable caregiving usually requires systems, support, boundaries, and community, not just endurance.