ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - Sept. 23, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Elder care has replaced childcare as the number one issue that baby-boomers in this country struggle with everyday. Long-term care is one of those topics that we would rather avoid than discuss. Finally, one of the nation's leading long-term care experts has had the courage and passion to bridge the information gap. Valerie VanBooven RN, BSN, CMC, professional speaker, author and long-term care expert is about to release her latest book, Aging Answers: Secrets to Successful Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiving, and Crisis Management. Release is scheduled for mid-October 2003.

"It is time for us all to realize that long-term care is not an entitlement, and that if we don't address these issues head-on within our own families, our opportunity for choice may disappear! There are ways to successfully plan ahead, successful ways to care for an aging adult, and manage crisis. This book gives families the tools to start that conversation, and get the answers they need," states VanBooven.

Some of the questions Valerie is most frequently asked:

• "How is my aging parent going to afford long-term care?"
• "Medicaid won't pay for Assisted Living...so will my parent be prematurely institutionalized?
• "How do I know which home care provider to choose, I have heard some good things, and some horror stories!?"
• "My parent doesn't perceive the need for any assistance- although I know that she needs help at home.... How do I begin that conversation?"
• "Am I too young for long-term care insurance? What is the RIGHT age to purchase a plan?"

These questions come from audiences all over the country, sometimes via seminars and workshops, and through email. The decision was made to answer all of these questions, in a format that anyone can read and understand.

Time Magazine, Senior Market Advisor, and Compensation and Benefits Magazine have recently interviewed Valerie for her expertise in long-term care issues, and senior needs.

November is National Family Caregiver's Month.

Publication Summary

PUBLISHER: LTC Expert Publications
BOOK TITLE: Aging Answers: Secrets to Successful Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiving, and Crisis Management
AUTHOR: Valerie VanBooven RN, BSN, CMC
ISBN: 0-9743373-0-7 (softcover, 128pp)
(also available as e-book/PDF)
PUBLICATION DATE: October, 2003
WEBSITE: http://www.theltcexpert.com/books

Company Website: www.theltcexpert.com/books
Source of News: LTC Expert Publications

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