TY - BOOK AU - Bradbury,Star TI - Successfully navigating your parents' senior years: critical information to maximize their independence and make sure they get the care they need SN - 9781637742471 PY - 2023///] CY - Dallas, TX PB - BenBella Books, Inc. KW - Aging parents KW - Care KW - Caregivers KW - Family relationships KW - Parent and adult child N1 - Includes index; Develop a plan. Get the ball rolling ; Critical medical information ; Financial information: what you don't know will hurt you ; Do your parents need help now? -- Location, location, location?. Where should your parents live? ; Aging-in-place considerations ; Retirement communities: asking the right questions ; Life care communities: are they worth the high cost? ; Alternative and creative living options -- When your parents need more help and care. Next steps: options and solutions for in-home help ; The confusing world of home care ; Assisted-living facilities (ALFs) ; Choosing the best nursing home or skilled nursing care facility ; Managing your parents' care long distance ; Medicare, medicaid, and paying for long-term care -- A prepared exit plan. What is a good death? ; Funerals, cremations, green vurials, and your parents' wishes ; Practical guidelines for the aftermath: What's next? -- Conclusion N2 - "Certified aging life care specialist and CEO of Senior Living Strategies Star Bradbury draws on her 25 years of experience in senior living to bring you an up-to-date, comprehensive guide to navigating the tricky waters ahead-starting with putting a plan in place now that maximizes your parents' independence while providing them with the support they need"-- ER -