Today one in eight American adults between the ages of 40 and 60 is raising a child and caring for an elderly parent. Many of us find it challenging to plan for our childrenís future, our retirement and care for our elderly loved ones in the current economy. Drawing upon the authorís professional and personal experience caring for elderly family member themselves readers learn earn how to assess their loved onesí legal, financial, and health status to determine how much care and support aging family members need. The book guides readers in the development of a family care plan that can be modified as their loved ones continue to age. The authors feature other specialists in legal and medical fields to help answer all the questions floating around on this topic. Finally the book identifies the ways in which the entire family and support system can be involved even when distance may be a factor. Family dynamics are key at this time of life, and the book addresses issues related to reality-based decision making, legal considerations, estate planning, and effective communication.