Book: When Roles Reverse

An only child, Jim moved back to Texas at age 51 to care for his father, who had a stroke and his mother who had Alzheimer’s.  Jim had no idea how profoundly this role reversal would change his life. He found that most “instant parents” are painfully unprepared for the realities of caregiving. So he decided to write a heartwarming and humorous memoir, filled with hundreds of practical tips, and ten informative interviews with experts on elder care.

Yes, I want to purchase Jim Comer’s book, When Roles Reverse, so that I can save money, time and tears– and actually laugh out loud along the way – while caring for my parents or helping them make important decisions before there is a crisis.

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Speaking Engagements

Jim Comer is a nationally recognized expert on communication and an award-winning speaker. He’s spoken from Halifax, Canada to Cancun, Mexico and is available to speak to your association, company, church or community organization. He will take the fear out of caregiving, offer practical advice that can be used immediately and entertain audiences with warmth, humor and humanity.

Yes, I think Jim Comer would bring important information in an entertaining manner to my organization and I want to talk to him about setting a date.  

DVD: Parenting Your Parents

One of the most important pieces of advice that Jim gives is to “start the conversation now.” The sooner parents and adult children communicate honestly about the need to plan for the future, the more in control they will feel. And they will make better decisions because they won’t be making them during a crisis.

To start that process and get the conversation going, Comer offers a DVD of his speech, “The Joys and Jolts of Parenting Your Parents,” taped in front of a live audience. It raises issues that every family will face in a gentle, candid and entertaining manner. To hear five minutes of Jim’s talk go to the video at the bottom of the page and hit "play."

Yes, I want to purchase the DVD so that I can get the conversation started with my parents. If I’m already a caregiver, I want to get tips from Jim’s 14 years of caregiving.