Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
American Baby boomers are aging and over fifteen million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in U.S. history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals as well as for society. Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers." Retirement expert and founder of LifeEncore provides a comprehensive handbook to planning your retirement with many tips for course correction for anyone running into issues while retired. It includes choices in housing, relationships, legal arrangements, finances and more - and urges the solo ager to plan for the future as though their life and well-being depended on it. And it will "Solo Agers" are the segment of society that either does not have adult children or is single and believes they will be on their own as they grow older. However, it's not just the Solo Ager that can learn from this book. Financial advisors, elder law and estate attorneys, senior care managers, and others whose clientele is on the far side of fifty will benefit as well. With a compelling and readable style, author Sara Geber takes readers on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and why so many boomers were able to make that decision. I then review the role of adult children in an aging parent's world and suggest ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship building and smart choices for their future. Geber shares her expertise on what constitutes a fulfilling older life and how Solo Agers can maximize their opportunities for financial security, physical health, meaning and purpose in the second half of life and, finally, planning for the end game. The helpful charts and worksheets Geber includes in Essential Retirememt Planning for Solo Agers takes readers from confusion, overwhelm and fear of the unknown to calm, worry-free and set on the path to a joy-filled and highly rewarding retirement. Author Sara Geber is a nationally known expert on retirement and has been featured and quoted in much major media, including USA Today's "Best Places to Retire" series.
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Over fifty, retiring and childless by choice?Are you among the fifteen million Americans over fifty and childless by choice? Solo aging gracefully and a happy retirement can be yours
Baby Boomers retiring: American Baby boomers are aging and fifteen million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in U.S. history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals as well as for society. Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers." It includes choices in housing, relationships, legal arrangements, finances and more - and urges the solo ager to plan for the future as though their life and well-being depended on it, as author Sara Zeff Geber believes it will
Solo Agers aging well: In Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, Sara Zeff Geber, a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Behavior and a Certified Retirement Coach, coins the term "Solo Ager" to refer to the segment of society that either does not have adult children or is single and believes they will be on their own as they grow older. However, it's not just the Solo Ager that can learn from this book. Financial advisors, elder law and estate attorneys, senior care managers, and others whose clientele is on the far side of sixty will benefit as well.
Retirement and good living: With a compelling and readable style, Gerber takes her readers on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and why so many boomers were able to make that decision. She then reviews the role of adult children in an aging parent's world and suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship building and rigorous planning for their future. Gerber shares her expertise on what constitutes a fulfilling older life and how Solo Agers can maximize their opportunities for financial security, physical health, meaning and purpose in the second half of life and, finally, planning for the end game.
Retirement guide: Through stories and narrative, the author explores housing choices, relationships, and building a support system. You will learn about:
- different levels of care and independence in various types of living arrangements
- how to initiate discussions among friends and relatives about end-of-life treatment
- 'what if' scenarios
- who to talk to about legal and financial decisions
Gerber's stories of Solo Agers are gleaned from friends and clients in a variety of circumstances. Each one demonstrates decisions and choices these people have made and illustrates the importance of thinking ahead and taking action now.
Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers is pragmatic and provocative, but softened with humor. Many of the chapters include worksheets or checklists, encouraging the reader to go beyond imagining and begin his or her own planning for the voyage ahead.
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A Retirement Gift for Women Who are Solo AgersWhen it comes to aging, you can't count on your children, especially if you don't have any. But help is on the way." ―Harry R. Moody, Ph.D., retired Vice President for Academic Affairs, AARP
Wall Street Journal Best Books of 2018 on Aging Well
#1 Best Seller in Aging, Aging Parents, Gerontology, Volunteer Work, Budgeting & Money Management, Almanacs & Yearbooks, and Eldercare
American Baby boomers are aging and fifteen million of them are childfree. Who will take care of them as they retire? Unprecedented in U.S. history, this demographic is creating challenges for these individuals as well as for society.
Childless Solo Agers. In Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, Sara Zeff Geber, a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Behavior and a Certified Retirement Coach, coins the term "Solo Ager." Solo Agers are the segment of society that either does not have adult children or is single and expects be on their own as they grow older.
A Happy retirement gift for women―and men. With a compelling and readable style, Geber takes her Solo Ager readers on a journey toward happy retirement, starting with the choice to be childless and why so many boomers were able to make that decision. Through stories and narrative, she explores housing choices, relationships, and building a support system. Geber shares her expertise on what constitutes a fulfilling older life and how Solo Agers can maximize their opportunities for financial security, physical health, meaning and purpose in the second half of life.
Learn about:
- Levels of care and independence
- Types of living arrangements
- End-of-life issues
- Legal and financial decisions
If you have read Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?, Aging Alone, or The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ by Suze Orman, you will love Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers.
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A preeminent retirement and aging expert offers a revolutionary guide to second and even third acts for aging generations are are single, divorced, childless or who live long distance from family. What You'll Learn From This Book: - A life-planning checklist for Solo Agers - Stories of other Solo Agers successfully meeting retirement and aging challenges - Guidelines for developing a strong social network and avoiding isolation and loneliness - Specific ways to achieve financial security, including making an income in later life - Tips for maintaining good health and physical well-being throughout life - A formula for deciding where to live in retirement and later life - A tool for evaluating housing options - Obstacles to aging-in-place and checklist for home modifications - A comprehensive guide for advance planning - legal, financial, and personal