Solace in the Storm

It's not every day that you come across such an empowering self-help book filled with incredible nuggets that are easy to digest and incorporate into everyday life as we care for our loved ones. No matter which stage of life you find yourself as a caregiver, Dr. Merle Griff has written a roadmap to help guide you through what can be an overwhelming and complicated experience. Her book is beautifully written, peppered with positive and concise anecdotes that can be easily put into practice. As someone who sees both the direct as well as the indirect negative impact that caring for a loved one can have in the workplace, both on the individual caregiver and the organization as a whole, I truly believe that the tools that Dr. Griff shares in her book can only serve to minimize what is typically a very disruptive time in their lives. I want to thank Dr. Griff for sharing her insights in such a genuine and meaningful light. Andrew Bloom President and chief executive officer Corporate Synergies Group A warm, wise, and most important, practical resource for the many challenges facing today's families. Highly recommended! Joshua Coleman, Ph.D. Psychologist and author Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict Thanks to Dr. Griff for crafting a meaningful, moving, and motivational guide to caregiving. This is a resource readers will turn to again and again, as the lifespan approach connects with all as we progress along our caregiving journey. Jed Johnson, MSW, MBA Managing director Aging Services CARF National and International Accreditation Services Dr. Merle Griff is a source of wise and practical guidance, with years of direct experience and professional education to back it up. What greater endorsement for a book about handling family situations could there be? The book offers not only useful knowledge and guidance but also a warmly engaging style that enables readers to readily understand and see how these insights can be applied to their own situations. Karen VanderVen, PhD Professor emerita Department of Psychology in Education University of Pittsburgh Dr. Merle's professional and personal experiences have allowed me as the reader to better understand the multiple dynamics of caring, and how to approach new situations. Caring requires a healthier, more capable caregiver. I know more now than I did before reading. David Webb Senior advisor and host Veteran Services USA The David Webb Show, Sirius XM: The Patriot Channel I have known Dr. Merle Griff for several decades, and she is exceptionally insightful about the needs of family caregivers and those we care for. Merle combines her personal and professional experiences as she listens, learns, and focuses on the practical, actionable, and realistic takeaways that family caregivers so desperately need. This book will surely be a key resource for those who are caring for others. Amy Goyer Nationally known family caregiving expert Author of Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving