Seniors of Iowa

The Senior Solution: A Family Guide to Keeping Seniors Home For Life!

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-12-31
Summary: "It Really Deserves 6 Stars"

Occasionally I wish Amazon would allow a 6-star rating. This book deserves it. Even at a svelte 110 pages, it packs an enormous amount of information. There are abundant website addresses, especially in "The Senior Solution Rolodex." For those interested in reverse mortgages (don't believe all the negative comments you hear), I highly recommend "The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgages" by Tammy & Tyler Kraemer. The combination of these two books has enabled me to design a retirement plan for my parents (aged 79 & 90) who have very limited resources. But be prepared to do a lot of Internet research and place a lot of phone calls. It's not easy, but at least now I know it can be done.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-11-16
Summary: "Very Well Written Resource for Adult Children and their Parents"

Thank you, Valerie, for sharing your expertise with us in this highly recommended book that is both easy to read and to understand.

If you are are an adult child with aging parents, this valuable book is a must to read!

Joanne Harmon(WI)
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC)

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-10-31
Summary: "Great road map for all caregivers"

I highly recommend this book for everyone that loves their parents or grandparents and want to help them stay at home as long as possible. The amount of information in one single source is fantastic. I found the book easy to read and informative, great for anyone who is looking for help.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-10-04
Summary: "Good Advise for Seniors and Those Who Care About Them"

I've recently had the opportunity to read "The Senior Solution" by Valerie Van Booven-Whitsell, RN, BSN, PGCM. This book looks at the issues faced by seniors and their adult children, it covers all aspects of challenges that seniors face and gives clear, concise workable answers to them. This is a book whose cost is a worthwhile investment for seniors and their families as well as the advisors that work in the senior marketplace.

Kenneth R. Clark
Certified Senior Advisor

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-10-03
Summary: "Where was she when I needed her?"

Having seen four of my family members, including both sets of parents and in-law parents who have needed special care and attention during periods of aging, disability and dying, I had to learn by trial and error. Unfortunately, many times it was by error.

Valerie has clearly and concisely covered a very difficult subject in a very easy to read, relatively short book. She is to be commended for including such areas as VA Home Aid and Attendant Services Grants. I had never heard about them before. She also establishes reverse mortgages as a viable way of handling financial needs for seniors aged 62 and over. At the end of the book is a very comprehensive reference guide to several outstanding websites.

All in all, this book is outstanding....especially as more and more people are aging and joining the "sandwich generation"!