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One phone call can turn an ordinary day into a caregiving crisis—and suddenly, everything changes.

You Don’t Know When the Bridge Is Coming is a practical, compassionate roadmap for family caregivers navigating aging, illness, and unexpected transitions. Written for adult children who feel overwhelmed, unprepared, or unsure where to start, this guide blends real-life stories with clear, actionable tools.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
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Each chapter includes checklists, real-life examples, and reflection prompts to help you move from reactive to proactive—without perfection or pressure.

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This workbook takes you through planning personal, medical, and environmental emergencies.

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This workbook takes you through long-term care planning and helps guide decision-making for you and/or your loved ones. 

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This workbook takes you through the difficult need-to-know questions for end-of-life. Similar to an advance directive, this asks about medical goals and wishes, and adds additional good-to-know information for how you or your loved one would like to experience the final stage of life. 

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occupational therapist specialized in senior care, dementia, & fall prevention

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