Baby Boomers Guide: Caring for Aging [Paperback]

Bart Astor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

The dilemma of caring for aging parents is growing in importance, especially as a greater proportion of the population nears the age of fifty. Problems of health, finances, long term care become critical when one or both parents are no longer able to care and provide for themselves. This thoughtfully developed new 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company.; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028616170
• ISBN-13: 978-0028616179
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,905,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My mother-in-law died after seven years of physical and mental deterioration. In those seven years we gradually took over all her legal and business affairs. It was depressing and frightening to have to make all the decisions for her and deal with the uncertainties. We felt totally alone. We stumbled through, making many mistakes that I think hurt her and the rest of our family. It was because of that experience that I wrote the first edition of the book.

Ten years later when my father's health deteriorated we faced similar circumstances. But we had learned from the past and from the research I did for the book. As a result, we felt more confident and always included my father in decision-making. He died peacefully, knowing we had all done everything we could to make his life a little easier.

Our story is not much different than what millions of others will face as they see their parents age. Only, we didn't have a handbook to which we could look for advice. I hope that you too can learn from our experiences.

I've written twelve books, numerous articles, testimony, grant proposals, training and technical manuals, white papers, and website content on a variety of subjects including eldercare, student financial aid, college admission, insurance, and corporate social responsibility. I was also the publisher and founder of the College Planning Quarterly.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heartfelt, user-friendly manual and resource., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Boomers Guide: Caring for Aging (Paperback)

After a poignant Introduction by Dr. Joyce Brothers, this exceptionally well written book reflects Mr. Astor's experience as caregiver for his mother-in-law for seven years. When I read the book, the word that often came to mind was 'heartfelt,' as the chapters clearly reflect his genuine concern and compassion as a primary caregiver. This user-friendly manual is also a wonderful resource for those who need to understand the mechanics of our custodial care system before becoming a patient. My advice? Put this book on your Christmas and Chanukah list. It's a real winner.