Books That Help Families Navigate Alzheimer's, Guardianship, and Caregiving
Homer L. Hartage writes for the families who carry the hardest conversations — the children trying to understand a grandparent’s memory loss, the adults navigating guardianship, and the young caregivers who’ve grown up too fast. These are books built from lived experience, written to bring clarity, comfort, and confidence to every reader. Browse all the books below:
Family & Professional Guardianship
Provides useful information for individuals, families, and professional guardians, so that they can make informed decisions about the guardianship and care of their loved ones.
$49.95
The Memory Box & Charlotte’s Surprise
A heartwarming story seen through the eyes of a child, exploring the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease, family bonds, and the profound impact of memory loss on young lives.
$24.50
Parentification: Caregivers In Crisis
Every day, countless children step into roles meant for adults. Behind that strength lies a hidden cost: the loss of childhood, unspoken stress, and emotional wounds that can last a lifetime.
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Family & Professional Guardianship
Provides useful information for individuals, families, and professional guardians, so that they can make informed decisions about the guardianship and care of their loved ones.
The Memory Box & Charlotte’s Surprise
A heartwarming story seen through the eyes of a child, exploring the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease, family bonds, and the profound impact of memory loss on young lives.
Parentification: Caregivers In Crisis
Every day, countless children step into roles meant for adults. Behind that strength lies a hidden cost: the loss of childhood, unspoken stress, and emotional wounds that can last a lifetime.
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Homer L. Hartage
Author, Thought Leader, President & CEO
Homer L. Hartage spent decades as a professional guardian in Florida — standing in for people who had no one else. He has sat with families in courtrooms, hospital rooms, and care facilities. He has watched Alzheimer’s take hold, step by step. He has navigated guardianship paperwork for people who had no idea where to start. He did not write these books from a distance. Every page comes from a life spent in that work.
Who This Book Is For
If a child in your family is watching someone they love disappear to Alzheimer’s, they need more than reassurance. They need a story that holds that truth with them. The Memory Box and Charlotte’s Big Surprise was written to give families exactly that — a way to sit with a child in a hard moment and make it feel less alone.
If you are navigating guardianship — as a family member or a professional — you know how fast the paperwork and the pressure pile up. Family and Professional Guardianship walks you through what you need to know, step by step, in plain language. It does not assume a legal background. It assumes you care about getting it right.
And if a young person in your life has been carrying adult responsibilities — running a household, caring for a sick parent, stepping in where no child should have to — Parentification: Caregivers in Crisis is coming fall 2026. It shines an honest light on what that costs them, and what families and educators can do about it.
Families with a loved one with Alzheimer's
Guardians (family and professional)
Young adult carers and educators
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What Readers Are Saying
“I read the book “Family & Professional Guardianship” by Homer L. Hartage and found it very helpful. He explains the complicated topic of guardianship in a clear way. He used real-life examples to illustrate different scenarios. I highly recommend this book.”
Grace Michael
“After reading this book, I have a full understanding of guardianship. This book broke down the steps for me to understand what I need to do to seek guardianship, and it provided resources on how to do it. Absolutely amazing.”
Shirley Simmons
“Homer Hartage is a man who cares about people. The book is written in clear, precise language that does not require legal knowledge. Organized in a logical, easy-to-follow format with case studies. If you need information about guardianship practices in Florida, this is the book for you.”
Naomi Cooper
“A good resource for those who want to gain a better understanding of the legal and practical issues concerning guardianship in Florida. The guide is direct and well-organized, with plenty of practical advice that should be helpful to families.”
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