NAVIGATING ELDER CARE PLANNING: Essential Conversations for Families Facing Aging and Loss Paperback – February 26, 2026

Aging Is Inevitable. Crisis Doesn’t Have to Be—Start the Conversations That Protect Your Family.Most families avoid talking about aging, safety, and future care—until a fall, a diagnosis, or a sudden change forces decisions they never prepared for. Navigating Elder Care Planning gives you the language, structure, and confidence to start these conversations early, reduce conflict, and support your loved ones with dignity and clarity.What You’ll LearnHow to start difficult conversations without conflict, shutdown, or guiltWhat to look for when aging parents begin needing more helpHow to assess safety, mobility, memory, and daily living needsThe essential documents every family should have in placeHow to navigate medical, legal, and financial decisions with less stressWays to protect your loved one’s independence and dignityHow to create a realistic care plan that works for everyoneWhat to do when siblings disagree or old family patterns resurfaceAlso new in this edition: expanded coverage of digital and technology exploitation as a growing form of elder abuse, deeper dementia connection strategies, and reflection pages after every chapter — guided emotional exercises honoring the fact that this journey isn't just logistical. It's personal.If you’ve been thinking, “We really need to talk about this… but I don’t know how,” this book is your starting point. Read more