Think Ahead of Disaster [Perfect Paperback]

Eric R. Naegler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2007

Naegler advocated for his parents during the last years of their lives. In this book, he shares his experiences and ideas for helping elders age in place. It's recommended for anyone facing the issues and responsibilities of aging - whether they be elders or their adult children. The book is written as a helpful tool for adult children who are, or will someday be, facing the issues created by the aging of their parents. Think Ahead of Disaster is also a useful tool for those of us who desire to remain safe, active, and independent in our own homes as we age. Think Ahead of Disaster offers tips and suggestions for staying in Your Home Not the Rest Home® We are already experiencing a crisis in health care, coupled with overwhelming health care costs. Our current population estimates show there are 37,191,004 people 65 years old and over. Approximately 5,000,000 of this number are 85 and older. Population projections from the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Interim Projections Release predict in the year 2030 (less than 23 years from now), our population ages 65 and over will reach 71,453,000. 9,603,000 of these individuals will be 85 and older. There is an elder care train wreck on the horizon. The population is aging faster than the current model can react. We must become forward thinking and develop new innovative methods to care for our aging population. We must truly Think Ahead of Disaster for our elders. We must be acutely aware the decisions we make today concerning elder care will be the decisions that effect how we are cared for in the future!

Editorial Reviews

Review

On end of life issues covered in this book: I am so glad that we had a chance to talk about these issues. I don't know that I would have understood enough or been compassionate enough to think of her instead of all of us who will miss her if it had not been for talking with you. There is an acceptance and peace that I haven't seen before. --M.N in Missouri

Your message, Don t take away their drivers license, take away their need to drive, not only helped me with my mother's driving issues; but, has been advice I ve passed on to many other families. --D. D in Kansas

I m getting older and want to remain active and safe in my own home. The home safety section gave me some tips I hadn't thought of. Your stay at home plan is right on. --Carol in Springfield

About the Author

Eric R. Naegler spent most of his career in the steel industry. In 1997 he founded Senior Recruiters inc., a Staffing company specializing in services for baby boomers or better. As a result of providing care for his aging parents and being involved in their end of life journey, Eric started Assisting Aging Parents in 2005. Eric and Ann reside on the Naegler Ranch in Rogersville, Missouri. Think Ahead of Disaster also contains contributions from Kate Ann Naegler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been a Social Worker for 28 years. She has worked with hundreds of foster and adoptive children helping them understand their feelings. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology and teaches college courses. She is married with grown children. An animal lover, Ann believes there are many life lessons to be learned through the stories of our pets

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Naegler Ranch Publishing; 1st edition (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1604614331
• ISBN-13: 978-1604614336
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,330,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)