How to age in place planning for a happy, independent, and financially secure retirement

"The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or commun...

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Main Author: Languirand, Mary A.
Other Authors: Bornstein, Robert F.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, 2013.
Edition: First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction: how will you spend your retirement years?
  • Making it work
  • Money matters
  • Access, opportunities, and services
  • Making your home safe
  • Getting around
  • An apple a day
  • Making it count
  • Healthy mind
  • Healthy body
  • Healthy spirit
  • Strengthening ties with others
  • Giving back
  • Epilogue: looking forward
  • Checklists and worksheets
  • Resource and contact information
  • Index
  • About the authors.