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Copyright © 2018 Sara Zeff Geber.
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Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication has been applied for.
ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-768-2 (e) 978-1-63353-769-9
BISAC category code BUS050040 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Retirement Planning
Printed in the United States of America
This book is dedicated to my husband, Charles “Chuck” Geber. His belief in my ability to produce this book has been unwavering, as has his support and encouragement. He has been my sounding board and a willing reader and editor throughout the process.
Table of Contents
Part I: Preparing for the Future
Chapter 2. Child-Free: Pioneers of a Generation
Chapter 3. The Role of Adult Children in the Life of an Elder
Residential Decisions, Real Estate Transactions, and Help with Moving
Investments and Other Financial Decisions
Bill Paying and Handling Money
Medication Management and Help With the Activities of Daily Living
Part II: Enjoying the Second Half of Life
Chapter 4. Happiness and Satisfaction
Chapter 6. Good Health and Physical Well-being
Chapter 7. Self-awareness, Meaning, and Purpose
Values Clarification Worksheet 1
Values Clarification Worksheet 2
Values Clarification Worksheet 3
Chapter 8. Adaptability and Flexibility
Chapter 9. A Strong Social Network
Relationship Evaluation Worksheet
Thinking about Relationships NOW
Chapter 10. A Belief System Larger Than Yourself
Six Keys to a Fulfilling Older LifeRating Worksheet
Chapter 11. Making an Income in Later Life
Part III: Deciding How and Where to Live
Chapter 12. Avoiding Loneliness and Isolation
Chapter 13. Privacy, Autonomy, and Independence
Chapter 14. Defining Your Most Important Criteria