How will I care for my aging parent or loved one?

The blessing promised in the fifth commandment, “that thy days be long…” ensures that many of us must face this question.

Stephen Orr has spent years providing hands-on care in nursing homes. His unique insider’s perspective combined with solid scriptural grounding will equip you to:
Make an honest, informed assessment of what is best for everyone involved.
See everyday life in a nursing home through the eyes of the residents, their families, and the nursing staff.
Conduct your own nursing home “inspection.”
Knowledgeably handle objections to taking on your parent or loved one’s care in your home.
Become part of the larger solution to the exploding problem of elder care in our society.

"No one wants to be in a nursing home. My husband wrote this book while praying that the era of the nursing home—at least for Christians—will end very soon. Will you play an important role in its downfall?" ~Susan Orr

Stephen Orr has worked in health care for over twenty years. He has served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and as a church elder. His writings have appeared in The Houston Chronicle, The Plastic Tower, Amelia, and About Such Things. The father of two grown sons, he lives with his wife Susan in Tennessee.