On Your Own Terms: The Seniors' Guide to an Independent Life

As someone who just turned 60, and who helps make decisions to care for his 80 year old mother-in-law, I found that this volume offers excellent advice and information for nearly all the things we must deal with on a regular basis. From housing choices to legal and financial issues to medical and mobility matters, this book provides concise analysis of each area, plus references to additional resources. It is perfectly organized to use as a quick reference book--areas of interest can be located quickly, and all the information you need for each area is right there, without the need to flip through several sections of the book. I can't recommend this highly enough. Found it at the library and immediately ordered my own copy (used, for it is out of print!) My only wish is that the author could find enough sales to keep it regularly updated with new editions. This first (and only) edition was published in 1995, implying that some of the information could be a little out of date.