Former Public Servant and Author Eleanor Gaccetta Shares the Rewards and Challenges of Full-time Caregiving for Her Elderly Mother

Eleanor Gaccetta openly and heartfully shares her personal caregiving journey in her published book “One Caregiver’s Journey” (BookBaby; 2019). The author was forced to end a nearly forty-year career in the public sector to provide full-time care for her mother after she broke her hip at age 93. Her mother passed away at age 102 in the author’s home.
 
“One Caregiver’s Journey” is a chronicle of the author’s experiences as a caregiver.  The book is a personal memoir that will make you laugh or tug at your heart as the author chronicles 9 ½ years of providing 24/7 caregiving to her mother. The book provides thoughtful perceptions into the experiences and rewards of caregiving.  Readers will discover a treasure trove of information and suggestions that anyone can use to navigate many of the daily challenges of caregiving to ensure the safety and well-being of their loved one.
 
Armed with faith, humor and love the author was inspired to pen caregiving experiences and invites readers to share in the journey.
 
“One Caregiver’s Journey’ is headed to Beijing, China as Eleanor Gaccetta participates in the 26^th Beijing International Book Fair. This event is will be held at the China International Exhibition Center on August 21-25, 2019.
 
“One Caregiver’s Journey” is now available online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google and other online sites.  Log onto Eleanor’s dynamic website to view blogs and be inspired by other information. Order your copy of her book right from the webpage.  Eleanor’s webpage is www.onecaregiversjourney.com
 
One Caregiver’s Journey

Author | Eleanor Gaccetta
Publisher | BookBaby
Published Date | February 2019
Genre | Biography and Autobiography
Paperback Price | $12.51
eBook Price | $7.99
 
 
 
About the Author
 
Eleanor Gaccetta is a Colorado native who grew up in a small farming community just outside the City of Denver. After graduating high school, she worked for the State of Colorado for 31 ½ years serving her last seven years as a legislative analyst for the Departments of Human Services and Medicaid. During the early years of her career she endeavored to obtain both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Regis University. After leaving State employment, she worked for the City and County of Broomfield as a policy analyst for 7 years and then returned to the State of Colorado as a private contractor. She was forced to retire from nearly 40 years as a professional employee when her mother fell and broke her hip at the age of 93. Armed with faith, humor and love she was able to navigate a full-time caregiving journey until her mother’s death at age 102. She currently lives in Arvada, a suburb west of Denver, and enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
 

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