Caregiving rarely starts with a grand announcement.
It starts with a call, a fall, a diagnosis… and suddenly life changes.

A Bend in the Road – The Caregiver Journey is written for the person who is now keeping track of medications, appointments, and emotions—while trying to hold everyone together. Part guide, part companion, and part place to land, this book walks you through caregiving with practical tools and real-life encouragement; while helping you protect dignity—both theirs and yours.

You are not alone. You are not crazy. And you are doing one of the most human things a person can do.

— “Sam” Cradduck

We don’t fear aging—we fear what we’ve been taught to believe about it.
Only Babies Mess Their Pants is a bold, compassionate reality check on ageism, shame, and the quiet ways we start treating adults like children. With warmth, humor, and truth, gerontologist and aging advocate “Sam” Cradduck shows families how to protect dignity, communicate better, and support independence without stripping it away.

Not a book about giving up—
a book about staying human. Always.

Human Always™

If something happened tomorrow, would your people know what to do?
The Care Instructions of Me is a practical, deeply human workbook that helps you put the details of your life in one place—routines, preferences, comfort needs, medical info, and the “little things” that protect dignity when you can’t explain them.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about love—giving your family a roadmap and giving yourself peace of mind.

"Just because you may someday lose your ability to communicate your personal preferences, does not mean they no longer matter!" - "Sam"

When For When I Can No Longer…Will You Please?
This gentle, beautifully structured guide helps families prepare for the day a loved one can’t speak for themselves—without fear, confusion, or unnecessary conflict. Written in "Sam" Cradduck’s compassionate, straight-talking voice, it walks you through the conversations that matter most: medical wishes, comfort choices, safety decisions, finances, paperwork, and the “little things” that are actually the biggest things.

Inside, you’ll find clear explanations, guided prompts, and fill-in sections designed to reduce stress and protect dignity—so your family isn’t making impossible decisions in the middle of a crisis.

Because planning ahead isn’t giving up.
It’s giving love a plan.