Rosie John Doesn't Live Here Any More
One Family's Journey In Eldercare
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Prelude
1. Never Having To Bring A Casserole
2. White Cotton Socks, Johnson’s And Linoleum
3. It Could Always Be Worse
4. The Church Lady Cometh
5. Grounded At Seventy-Six
6. Just Take Him To The Undertaker!
7. Cuddling – A “Normal Sexual Activity”
8. Caregiver Martyrdom
9. The Uninvited Guest
10. Someone Had To Do It
11. Your Time Is Up, Mrs. Clark
12. The Red Foil Gift Bag
13. Off To See The Wizard
14. Warm Cookies For A New Friend
15. Back To School At Seventy-Nine
16. Mom’s Black Wednesday
17. Why Don’t We Sleep On It, Mom?
18. The Last Dance
19. Family Conference Room
20. Mom Has The Last Word
21. Packing For The Trip
22. Making A List And Checking It twice
23. Checking Mom’s Calendar
24. I Did It My Way
25. The Reunion
26. I Can’t Do This!
27. A Real VIP
28. The Voices In My Head?
29. Absence Makes the Mouth Grow Foolish
30. It’s A Normal Bodily Function . . . Really!
31. Christmas Shopping With Evil Spirits
32. A Place I’ve Been Before
33. Deaf But Not Dumb
34. When Will I Ever Learn?
35. The Homecoming
36. We Know What You’re Going Through . . . Really, We Do
37. The Great Pumpkin!
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About the Book
In Tom Begert-Clark’s book, “Rosie John Doesn’t Live Here Any More – One Family’s Journey In Eldercare,” readers will become companions on the wonderful, heartwarming, emotional and often humorous journey as Tom and his family moved from the role of white collar professional to personal caregiver. These are “stories for the journey” that include practical and emotional tips that will help anyone who must embark on a similar path.
About the Author
Tom Begert-Clark is a consultant, trainer, motivational specialist, author and humorist. He is a nationally recognized speaker known for his unique, open and humorous approach to business, communications, and life in general.
His experience is vast and varied. He has served as a HUD Service Coordinator and Senior Housing Specialist, Director of an adult daycare center, Eldercare Program Developer, Director of Franchise Support for a national adult day services corporation, and as an Ordained Pastor.
Gathering up his accumulated life skills and his ability to make questionable and everyday stressful situations more palatable, he created his own company, Even As We Speak® (www.evenaswespeakonline.com), in 2005.