18 Secrets for Avoiding the Ultimate Family

Many people over 65 years of age have spent more time planning their kids' weddings than they have on their own future life plan...don't let that happen to your family! This Workbook will help you plan for what may be the most stressful and emotional time you and your family will ever experience, and give everyone in your family the peace of mind that comes with being prepared for this difficult, yet unavoidable, part of life. Book jacket.

Bob Regan has been involved in the Senior Industry for over 25 years. He has observed the many family dynamics of dealing with aging relatives.

Introduction	p. v
What Is Your Aging I.Q.?	p. vii
Planning for a Secure Future	p. 1
Overview	p. 2
Planning Tips	p. 3
Planning Checklist - Workbook Organizer	p. 4
Financial and Estate Planning	p. 7
Financial Planning Worksheet	p. 10
Document Collection Checklist	p. 11
Long-term Care Options	p. 13
Quick Facts List - Long-Term Care Options	p. 14
20 Insurance Questions	p. 16
Fraud and Scam Prevention	p. 17
Tips on Preventing Dubious Schemes	p. 19
Planning Worksheet	p. 21
Lifestyle Programs and Resources	p. 23
Overview	p. 24
Personal Wellness	p. 25
Tips on Physical Activity and Fitness	p. 26
Planning Checklist - Communicating with Your Physician	p. 27
Social Security	p. 31
Medicare and Medicaid	p. 33
Special Care Situations	p. 35
Quick Facts List - Care-Giver Tips	p. 36
Quick Facts List - Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease	p. 37
Tips on Dementia and Alzheimer's	p. 38
Quick Facts List - Home Care	p. 40
Quick Facts List - Adult Day Care	p. 41
Quick Facts List - Hospice Care	p. 42
Planning Worksheet	p. 43
Housing and Lifestyle Options	p. 45
Overview	p. 46
Your Current Home	p. 49
Planning Checklist - How To Sell Your Home at the Highest Price	p. 50
Planning Checklist - 9-Minute Showing Drill	p. 54
Downsizing - Plan Ahead	p. 56
Tips on Downsizing	p. 57
Selecting a Mover vs. Doing It Yourself	p. 58
Planning Checklist - Countdown to Move	p. 59
Planning Checklist - Moving Day	p. 64
Planning Checklist - Survival Kit Reminders	p. 66
Independent Living Communities	p. 69
Assisted Living Communities	p. 75
Planning Checklist - Evaluating an Assisted Living Community	p. 80
Skilled Nursing Homes	p. 81
Planning Checklist - Evaluating a Skilled Nursing Home	p. 84
Planning Worksheet	p. 85
Summary	p. 87
18 Secrets - Summary Guide	p. 88
For Further Reference	p. 91
About the Author	p. 93
Fundraising Ideas	p. 94
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18 Secrets for Avoiding the Ultimate Family Turmoil : A Must-Read Workbook for Seniors and Their Adult Children

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