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2017 Florida Book Festival: Runner Up Award, Non-Fiction category
2017 Indie Excellence Book Award: Finalist
2016 USA Best Book Awards: Self-Help: Relationships, Finalist
2016 Best Indie Book Awards: Self Help: Relationships, Finalist
2017 Living Now Awards: Silver Award, Caregiving category
2017 Honorable Mention Readers Favorite Award
2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in How to/Home/Garden (Non-fiction)
“With its useful resources and warm professionalism, Role Reversal is an essential read for adults thrust into the role of caregiver for their parents . . . Waichler’s personal approach to the subject is humanizing and contextualizes the plethora of useful resources she packs in. She emphasizes that the dignity of aging parents should be recognized and understood, as should the fine line between maintaining dignity and doing what is best as a caregiver.”
―Foreword Reviews
“Although the book doesn’t delve deeply into any single topic, it’s the ideal way to get acquainted with the myriad of issues that can arise for the children of senior parents, whether that means determining whether one’s parents can still remain in their homes or taking steps to prevent identity theft. By offering so much advice about managing the difficult and even heartbreaking situations the author experienced, the book offers the reader a sense of speaking to a well-informed and personally invested friend rather than an impersonal medical professional.
―Publishers Weekly
“[Role Reversal] is an excellent guide for all caretakers… it is also a good book to have in one’s personal collection so that one can be organized when it comes to the needs of their aged parents.”
―Reader’s Favorite
“Iris Waichler delicately describes the nature of life struggle as we get older. She not only describes how to be an advocate for your parents but also fulfilling that role as daughter. This book is sure to help in the understanding of words like ‘hospice’ and ‘Alzheimer’s.’ It addresses living wills, estate planning, driving concerns, adult day enhancement, nursing homes, and just what to expect during the mortal nature of living. More than anything though, it reflects on decline such that dignity may be preserved. This book is certain to lift your spirits, raise your intellect, and contribute to the purpose behind giving back to what parents give their children.”
―Steven Atkinson PA-C, MS Geriatric Internal Medicine, Adjunct Faculty-University of Utah
“Role Reversal does a beautiful job of intertwining personal experience with professional guidance. Her professional background working with older adults, combined with her long and loving relationship with her father, make her uniquely qualified to provide insight and support. With every page her father comes alive as the spirited, driven, and devoted person that he was. His story is an inspiration. This highly readable book will leave you feeling like you know Ms. Waichler and her father well. It will also gift you with resources and guidance as you engage with your parent in later life.”
―Susan Alterman, Psy/D, licensed clinical psychologist
