Current research findings indicate in the future, more and more Americans will take on the role of caregiver for an elderly parent. Psychologist Dr. Frank Mrykalo addresses many of the challenges a caregiver will likely confront as they provide care for an elderly parent. Although it is impossible to be prepared for all issues a caregiver will encounter due to individual circumstances, the text identifies the most commonly experienced personal, interpersonal and familial problems, along with specific recommendations. It is the intention of the author to provide a psychological perspective to a variety of topical issues. In addition, the author addresses the demanding nature of the caregiver role and the impact stress can have on both the caregiver and their elderly parent.