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This is a book that is a MUST READ for anyone either planning for, in the midst of, caring for a senior parent, as well as those who are planning for their own aging years. Suzanne Perkins Newman Founder/CEO AnswersForElders.com Throughout the United States there are roughly 38 million Americans over the age of 65, and there are forecast to be approximately 88 million by 2050. Over 70% of couples over age 65 will need some kind of long-term care during their lifetime. But many people fail to consider their future properly, including the possibility of incurring illnesses, losing independence, and how they want to be cared for. Families are often unprepared when an event occurs like a stroke or chronic illness. This book provides you information on a broad scope of needs and options as regards the natural progression of aging. In addition, and more importantly, it will heighten your awareness while also simplifying what can be very overwhelming, at first glance. We will guide you through the ways to start planning for the care of a family member as they age, and help you to prepare before a caregiving event occurs. We stress the importance of planning in advance, before crisis arises. When you wait until the last minute to plan, mistakes happen and opportunities are lost. Good planning takes time. As you will find in working through this book, there are many issues to think and talk about in advance. When you finish this book, though, you will be equipped to understand and consider the action steps that you must take in order to properly plan for yourself and your family, and will be able to eliminate the negative fallout that may befall you, if no planning is done. We present a simplified bottom-line guide in an informative, straightforward manner that illustrates what you need to do first, and how to get started in your own unique circumstance.

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Jeff & Debra Sellers have operated Sellers & Associates, Inc., an Insurance and Financial Consulting Firm in Davenport, Iowa, for over 30 years. They have assisted many families and businesses to implement plans for retirement, insurance, and eldercare strategies. They help families though real-life challenges by assisting them to execute plans that minimize the financial and emotional fall-out that can occur when caring for an aging parent or family member. They specialize in the insurance and financial parts of the planning process, although often assist clients with the big picture, making sure that important discussions are taking place, and referring families to other professionals who inform them on their legal and housing options, or special health care needs. They have experienced firsthand the many challenges facing families when a parent becomes unable to care for his or herself, and have become strong advocates for planning ahead.

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