By Lance A. Slatton
Nationally recognized caregiving advocate and award-winning author
Understanding, Navigating, and Transforming the Most Important Responsibility Millions of Families Never Expected.
Caregiving in America is a comprehensive national caregiving guide and practical reference created to help families understand, navigate and manage the realities of caregiving across the full journey.
Source: AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025.
Source: AARP, Valuing the Invaluable 2026.
Source: AARP, Caregiving Out-of-Pocket Costs Study 2021.
Caregiving often arrives without preparation or an instruction manual. You are suddenly tasked with making complex life-altering decisions while navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems. This book exists to give families a clear, reliable roadmap for those unexpected responsibilities.
Core Caregiving Topics
You don't have to read this guide cover-to-cover. We built it as a practical reference and workbook so you can turn directly to the section that fits your current situation. You'll find scenario-based examples, worksheets, checklists, and national resources ready to apply right away.
A parent is unexpectedly discharged from the hospital - where to begin, what questions to ask and what to organize.
A family begins noticing signs of dementia - understanding next steps, safety, care options and family conversations.
A caregiver needs to understand how care may be paid for - Medicare, Medicaid, benefits, planning and long-term care costs.
A family is trying to determine the right level or type of long-term care - home care, assisted living, memory care and other options.
Lance A. Slatton is a nationally recognized voice in caregiving, senior care, and long-term care. Drawing from lived caregiving experience and a professional caregiving background, Lance wrote this book to give families the specific tools they need to succeed.
Caregiving in America by Lance A. Slatton is available in print and digital formats through major booksellers. Choose the format and retailer that works best for you.
Ongoing caregiver education and expert interviews
Curated dementia and Alzheimer's literature resources
