When Hope Declines

Suddenly thrown into a world of caring for family members, T.L. McBride chronicles her experiences with the medical industry and the emotional tole of being consumed by the responsibility of caring for others. Filled with ideas on mobility aids, financial issues, and end of life decisions, this book offers the reader an opportunity to glean some helpful tips to consider when faced with the monumental task of terminal health issues or age related death.

Issues are discussed while relaying the details as experienced during the care of a brother with lymphoma and a mother with age related decline. Caring for others is emotionally and physically challenging. When Hope Declines shines a little light on the process offering help for others that have found themselves in the role of caregiver.

"A must read for all caregivers and seniors.
A true story, this is Real! We cheer for
Tammy who shares her experiences as the
caregiver for her dying mother and brother.
It takes guts to be a caregiver, the stress,
exhaustion, self-doubt and isolation.
This practical guide is one of the best I have
ever read. I laughed, I cried, and
I experienced her pain." Ruth S. Mitchell RN, LPC, MS Geriatric Counselor and Author