This book offers a concise, comprehensive resource for middle-aged readers who are facing the prospects of their own aging and of caring for elderly relatives―an often overwhelming task for which little in life prepares us. * Covers legal, financial, social, medical, and other challenges of aging and offers a wealth of practical advice, serving as a "one-stop" resource on the subject * Answers questions such as:  What legal documents should you be sure to have?  What expenses should you anticipate in retirement and how do you save for them? What do you need to know about medical care as you or your loved ones grow older?  How should you approach conversations about the sensitive topic of safe driving with elderly loved ones?  What options exist for end-of-life care, and how do you make sure that your wishes will be followed? * Presents an interdisciplinary perspective that draws on the author's background in law and bioethics as well as personal experience with health care and the elderly * Combines thorough scholarly research and analysis with engaging anecdotes and personal observations * Provides a preparedness checklist at the end of each chapter that summarizes take-away messages and outlines practical next steps for the reader “Heartfelt and informative . . . a well-annotated discussion of the practical choices that caregivers face, both in caring for themselves and others. . . . Doctors and philosophical writers have joined the conversation on age, death, and 'living to the last.' Hoffman's volume is a worthy addition to the conversation.” ― National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Journal "Driven by personal experience and a respected career in bioethics and law, Sharona Hoffman provides us a vibrant, very usable chapter-by-chapter guide, inclusive of actionable checklists to prepare for the next phases of our multifaceted phases of our lives as we experience the 40s to 80s. Her work blends scholarly knowledge and action steps to anticipate the best informed aging that will allow us to age with grace as well as to support our loved ones who may experience the vagaries of aging with the best preparedness and confidence." -- Jennie Chin Hansen , CEO, American Geriatrics Society; former president of the AARP "This is a very practical book full of useful information. The book is particularly useful for Baby Boomers dealing with their own elderly parents. The author expertly uses case studies involving her own family to teach lessons relevant to any family. The author, who is a noted health law expert, bases her recommendations on solid research. But in addition to solid research and useful facts, the book contains many practical tips." -- David English , Professor of Law, University of Missouri; Chair, ABA Commission on Law and Aging "Outstanding advice that will make everyone (EVERYONE) younger–learning about these choices with this excellent reference beforehand will definitely make stressful events more manageable." -- Michael F. Roizen , M.D., author of This is Your Do-Over Sharona Hoffman , JD, LLM, is the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of bioethics, and codirector of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.