The Senior Years Master Plan

There are thousands of books and websites on the subject of aging and its various elements. But there isn’t a single, concise, overall guide to all of the practical aspects of aging that require planning and action, often years in advance. The book’s audience is mostly Baby Boomers, and their children.Here’s a list of the major chapters:•The principles of aging•You will diminish•Housing and care options•Aging in place•Keeping busy•Pets•Stopping driving•Your team: doctors•Your team: financial planner•Your team: elder law attorney•Your team: the gym and trainer•Your team: maintenance people•Your team: a trusted sounding board•Your team: nutritionist•Your team: care manager•Psychological wellness•The last act: your funeralThe book is concise and stresses the need for practical action. Each chapter lays out the spectrum of options and de-confuses the plethora of perplexing terms that describe them. Each chapter presents some hard truths and stresses the need for planning.