The Senior Organizer: Personal, Medical, Legal, Financial (Paperback)

~ Dorothy Breininger (Author), Lynn Benson (Author), (Author)
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Product Description

No more digging through files! The Senior Organizer is an all-in-one workbook for a senior's vital information: personal, medical, legal and financial.

Do You Want To:

• Save thousands of dollars in legal and accounting fees?
• Be equipped with all the information you might need in a financial crisis?
• Have all your questions prepared for your next doctor’s appointment?
• Know how to save time and energy replacing vital documents?
• Be prepared for a medical emergency?

The Senior Organizer is designed to help seniors or their loved ones assemble all their vital documentation and information in one simple, easy-to-access format. The book will provide peace of mind and supply categorized knowledge that will enable seniors to answer important questions and handle crucial responsibilities with efficiency and certainty at times when every minutes counts.

About the Author

Dorothy K. Breininger, America's most trusted professional organizer and CEO of the Center for Organization, devotes her life to teaching people how to design a life you love through organizing your pace (time), face (energy and enthusiasm for life), space (your office or environment) and grace (gratitude and spirit). Dorothy serves on the board of directors for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers).

Lynn Benson, President of Delphi Health Products, holds a Master's Degree in Social Work, with an emphasis on older adult studies and was honored by her university with an "Outstanding Achievement Award." As an executive in the child and elder care industry, Lynn supervised an intergenerational curriculum at numerous centers where she utilized much of her experience to serve the senior community. Lynn is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and The National Council on the Aging (NCOA).

Debby S. Bitticks, CEO of Delphi Health Products, Inc. is a nationally recognized expert on senior care. She has presented and spoken at The National Council on the Aging in Washington D.C. on intergenerational care and has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, Dr. Phil, CNN Financial News, and other cable shows. Debby is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and The National Council on the Aging (NCOA).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: HCI (April 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757304893
• ISBN-13: 978-0757304897
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Barb Radmore, March 18, 2007

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As our population ages it has created a whole new market for items related to care of the elderly. The Senior Organizer was written for just this target audience- the elderly and the family members who care for them.

At first glance The Senior Organizer seems too basic for publication. It appears to be a book of fill in the blank forms. And, on closer examination, that is what the book really contains. But the beauty of the book, and what makes it a great investment, is its absolute comprehensiveness.. The authors have thought of every possible aspect of life that need tobe tracked, organized and maintained. The sections are personal,/medical and legal/financial. They include everything from forms to fill out on all medicines, eye glasses and doctors to where in a house the emergency shut off items are. It is impossible to think any information that is not covered. If a family takes the time to thouroughly fill out each form, they will be ready for any situation. Ideally, every family should have a copy of this book and its forms completed in case of an emergency. While it was created for the elderly it is a great organizational tool for every adult, regardless of age.

The Senior Organizer can be ordered as a bound paperback or as a set of 3 binders. but, by using the access code listed in the book, readers can download and reproduce as many copies of the forms as needed. That is definately a huge bonus for this publication. The download requires personal information but site assures it will not misuse the data given.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous value, April 21, 2006

By	Kenneth Webb (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I used this for my 86 year old father, and it was a life-saving and incredibly useful book. Keeping track of all his accounts and medical information was a nightmare. This book made it so easy for me to gather and organize the critical information needed during the caregiving process. It made an unbelievable difference.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have book, April 4, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (3/07)

"The Senior Organizer" is a vault of information that will help in times of crisis. This book should be completed while "you are healthy and strong so you can get peace of mind, knowing that you're organized and equipped to handle all situations." None of us know what lies ahead. Accidents and illnesses come when least expected. Once filled out this book will contain essential information that will assist you or someone you love when need arises.

"This book should be filled out in pencil so that it can be updated as need."

There are two parts to "The Senior Organizer." Part one contains personal and medical information. There is a place to list prescription, pharmacy, and herbal medicines. There is a place to record doctor visits. How many times have you gone to the doctor and they want a medical history? There are specific pages to keep a record of this. There are pages to record insurance information. We each have a daily routine but does anyone else know our routine? There is a place to record you routine.

Part two contains legal and financial information. There are certain pages that should be kept confidential. Those pages should be removed from the book or copied before filling them out and copies kept in a secure location.

"This is an all-in-one-source of personal, medical, religious, legal and financial information that can save you time and money and maybe your life."

"The Senior Organizer" by Debby S. Bitticks, Lynn Benson, and Dorothy K. Breininger is a must for everyone, not just seniors. I think filling out this is the most important thing you can do for a loved one. I was impressed that the authors even included a section for the names, address and phone numbers of friends. I intend to use this book and to purchase at least three more - one for my husband and one for each of my parents. I highly recommend this book to everyone; you never know when the need for this information may arise.