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Barry Jacobs

  • Family Caregiving Columnist, AARP
  • Principal Consultant, Health Management Associates
Pennsylvania, United States
As seen in: AARP, The New York Times, HuffPost, The Guardian, Psychology Today, The Times of Israel, Miami Herald, The Philadelphia Inquirer, AARP en Español, The Charlotte Observer, The Sacramento Bee and
Clinical psychologist, writer, consultant. National expert on family caregiving, aging. Latest book: #AARP Caregiver Answer Book (2025). AARP columnist
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Mi mamá necesita ayuda con el cuidado, pero no quiere aceptar ninguna. Me está estresando muchísimo

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By Barry Jacobs
| AARP en Español Verified
Vidhya Nagarajan Puntos principales Generar confianza y respetar la perspectiva de un padre o madre que envejece puede ser más efectivo que insistirles una y otra vez en que acepten ayuda. Busca oportunidades naturales para hablar sobre los desafíos; esto puede ayudar a los adultos mayores a considerar cambios sin sentirse presionados. Ofrecer opciones y apoyo puede ayudar a preservar la independencia y la dignidad a medida que surgen nuevas limitaciones.
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My Mom Needs Caregiving Help but Won’t Accept Any. It’s Stressing Me Out

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By Barry Jacobs
| AARP
Vidhya Nagarajan Key takeaways Building trust and respecting an aging parent’s perspective may be more effective than repeatedly urging them to accept help. Look for natural openings to discuss challenges; this can help older adults consider changes without feeling pressured. Offering choices and support can help preserve independence and dignity as new limitations emerge.
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What Psychotherapists Need to Know to Treat Family Caregivers

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By Julia L. Mayer, Barry Jacobs
| Psychology Today Verified
When a 45-year-old woman called seeking an appointment for treatment of depression and anxiety, the psychotherapist assumed she would be a standard case. But during the initial visit, the client said her symptoms had a specific cause: Caring for her father with dementia and two teenage daughters while also holding down a full-time job was stressing her out. Her story gave the therapist pause. Would typical psychotherapeutic modalities help this client?
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