Aging in Place: Navigating the Maze of Long-Term Care

By: Mary Mashburn

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Synopsis: An elder care expert offers essential information and advice on how to give your aging parent or loved one the best care possible in this stage of life. Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be overwhelming. From making sure their estate is in order and knowing their wishes are being honored, to more immediate concerns like where they will receive the best care after a hospital stay—there are many questions that are difficult to answer. In Aging in Place, certified senior advisor Mary Mashburn guides you through these and other common concerns so that you can address them with confidence and compassion. Using real life examples, Aging in Place promotes healthy family discourse on important elder care topics. Mary discusses the roadblocks and pitfalls you and your family might encounter, explains many useful planning techniques, and provides information on local and national resources. Whether in the midst of a crisis or just beginning to discuss options with loved ones, Aging in Place offers valuable insight and information on making choices that fit your unique situation.