The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning [Paperback]

Marilee Driscoll (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028643801
• ISBN-13: 978-0028643809
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Long-Term Care

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning, February 4, 2003

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Herb Kelter (Old Tappan, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning (Paperback)

As a retired teacher, I decided to begin a new career where I could use my skills in a seminar format to help others plan for retirement. During question and answer periods, the topic of long-term care would always be brought up. I soon learned that if my seminar was to be worthwhile, I would need to be educated in all areas of long-term care planning. During the past years I have taken courses, listened to lectures, and have read much literature on the subject, but nothing has helped me more than Marilee Driscoll's ...Guide to Long-term care planning. Marilee's guide is thorough, and written in a style that makes an otherwise complex topic clear and easy to understand. Her sense of humor permeates every page, which makes reading a joy. This book has become my primary reference. Recently, I attempted to purchase some of Ms. Driscoll's products via the internet. I called a phone number, and a recorded voice indicated that someone from the company would return my call. To my delight, it was returned by Marilee herself. She enthusiastically answered all my questions, and gave me some wonderful suggestions and advice. It was like conversing with someone I had known my whole life. Her upbeat personality which shines through in her literature, is available in buckets when you speak with her. In short; I loved reading her. I loved speaking with her. I can't wait to see her video, hear her audio, and use her other products. I whole-heartedly recommend her book Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning, which has become a "Bible" to me. It is definitely worthy of a 5 star rating, and more.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't put this book down!, October 24, 2002

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Tamara Zidar (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning (Paperback)

Who would have thought that a generally very dry subject could become downright fascinating? I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I took this book on a camping trip and read it by the campfire. When it got too cold, I actually read it in my sleeping bag by flashlight. I would recommend this book to anyone that has ever considered long term care...whether for themselves or a loved one. If you are a financial professional, you should not miss this book. It brings together information that would take 20 years in the financial services industry to accumulate on your own. All that, and somehow Marilee Driscoll manages to address a generally somber subject with a healthy dose of tasteful humor.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning, September 24, 2002

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Margie Segel (Burlington, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning (Paperback)

What a great reference book for a subject that we find so hard to face! Marilee Driscoll's book not only explains all of the options that are available in a concise, easy to understand way, but you can also pick an area that you need to research without starting at the beginning of the book. I originally bought the book to see what the options are for my parents, but it also made me think about starting to plan for my own long-term care. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make sure that they will be prepared to get the care that they want!