Aging AmericA Newsletter

November 2000 - MATURE MARKET RESOURCES - PAGE 3

09 - Active Retirement for Affluent Workaholics by Peter Silton argues that while many boomers and pre-retirees are financially secure, they have not really planned for retirement. Few are prepared for the complete change in lifestyle, goals, and relationships, says the author. The book addresses "active-retirement" planning which includes the exploration of new ideas, special projects, travel plans, and the best use of personal resources. The goal is to build a retirement plan that provides the same satisfaction as your workday world. Chapters are designed to query readers on key retirement issues (money, meaningful use of time) followed by explanations and examples of successful retirement. 192 pages. 2000. $18.95. N.P. Financial Systems, Los Angeles, CA. E-mail: npfinancial@earthlink.net

10 - Family Caregiver's Guide to Planning and Decision-making for the Elderly by James A. Wilkinson explains the fundamentals of elder care. Making homes safe for the elderly is a section that examines the use of lighting, carpets, grab bars, and other checklists that help ensure home safety. The financial planning section helps keep track of bills and medical charges. The section on managing medical information explains the use of medical forms and schedules. The home care section offers tips for purchasing assistive devices. The section on alternative housing options discusses the benefits of assisted living and health-care housing. The advance directives section reviews power of attorney and living wills. Finally, readers learn how to choose professional help such as doctors, financial planners, and attorneys. 260 pages. 2000. $16.95. Farview Press, Minneapolis, MN. 1-800-544-8207.

11 - Who? What? Where? Resources for Women's Health and Aging is a free 36-page booklet that offers practical information women can use to stay healthy. Women, on average, live almost 7 years longer than men. Four in five people over 100 years old are women. That's about 53,000 women in the year 2000 according to the U.S. Census. The booklet covers the following health topics: osteoporosis, urinary incontinence, heart disease, menopause, caregiving, finances, and widowhood. Includes contact information for over 90 service organizations that address women's health issues. Contact the National Institute on Aging: 1-800-222-2225.

12 - Care Scout is a new web-based resource that helps consumers rate nursing homes, home health agencies, and assisted living facilities. Designed to help the 24 million Americans who care for an elder. Care Scout offers opinions of professionals and consumers who help rate facilities within a given region. Readers learn how to identify the best level of care, determine level of independence, select care options, identify quality care, avoid substandard facilities, and find the best-rated facilities. Care Scout is located on the Internet at: www.CareScout.com

 

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