"What sets 'Eldercare 101 : a practical guide to later life planning, care, and wellbeing' apart from other guides to family decision making in later life is the unique approach taken by Saavedra and her co-authors. Older adults and those who care about and for them are viewed holistically and reverentially. The complex issues they face together are considered in ways that are both practical and inspirational. I anticipate that this guide will become a valuable and indispensable resource for many.-Jennifer Sasser, Phd, Educational Gerontologist, author, and convener of the Gero-Punk Project"-- Unedited summary from back cover.

Legal pillar of aging wellbeing ; Legal ease -- Financial pillars of aging wellbeing ; Money matters -- Living environment pillar of wellbeing ; Living environment options ; Living options with built-in support -- Social pillar of aging wellbeing ; Social considerations -- Medical pillar of aging wellbeing ; Navigating the medical maze -- Spiritual pillar of aging wellbeing ; Spirituality and the end(s) of life: considerations for the cared-for and their care-givers.