Bart Astor
ASIN: B005VG3KBE
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 319
The dilemma of caring for aging parents is growing in importance, especially as a greater proportion of the population enters the retirement years. Problems of health, finances, and long term care become critical when one or both parents are no longer able to care and provide for themselves. With a poignant introduction by Dr. Joyce Brothers, the updated second edition of this thoughtfully developed guide is packed full of practical information on: How to have that difficult first conversation about an aging parent's future; Determining the onset of conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's; Providing adequate insurance coverage and protecting financial assets; Facing legal issues; Selecting long term care and the appropriate nursing home; Resource References for getting advice, information and counseling. Annotation"As baby-boomers age, so do their parents; this guide will help ...