Mom Fell, Now What? Field Notes from the Front Line of Caregiving

Mom Fell, Now What? Field Notes from the Front Line of Caregiving
By Kathleen Rawlings
Publisher: Los Valles 57 Publishing
Published: February 25, 2026
ISBN: 9798993524405
Genre: Aging Parents, Health & Fitness, Family & Relationships, Hospice

Mom Fell, Now What? is a powerful, story-driven narrative blending vulnerable emotion with practical guidance. Kathleen shares her own caregiver journey from her mom’s first fall and broken hip through her last day in hospice. Spanning a decade, she shares lessons learned and wisdom gained:

• Weighing the pros and cons of aging in place with an in-home caregiver against relocating to a senior living community
• Leveraging services, such as inpatient rehab and respite care, when returning home isn’t yet possible
• Organizing medical and financial information when you are suddenly called on to manage a loved one’s affairs
• Advocating for an aging parent while still building bridges and making meaningful connections
• Navigating the realities of declining health and increasing care needs
• Understanding what hospice is, what it isn’t, and how to initiate services when the time comes

The role of caregiver is often hard and lonely. Mom Fell, Now What? equips you with tools and practical advice while offering the comfort of knowing that others have walked this path before you. You are not alone.