Sara Zeff Geber

3 1/2 stars: Good

This is a book for "solo agers" - adults over 50 who do not have adult children or who are alone for other reasons. This has a lot of information similar to things I've read before, from the practical financial to the social aspects. Still, I do have numerous post it notes and am going to keep as a reference. In particular it breaks down 'aging' into two streams: the "younger aging" (50-80) and "older aging" (80+) where our body really starts to break down. Those two lines have different needs and one needs to be sure to plan for both.

From amazon:

"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"… (plus d'informations)