Submitted byRob Rop, MindStir MediaPortsmouth, NH
“It's a nifty little handbook for seniors and those who carefor
them,” said Tucson's ABC TV Channel 9. Gene Hameroff'sstory touches
a nerve, as millions of older Americans ponderwhether to 'stay put'
or 'make the move.'” People send copies tofriends and relatives to
help them decide.
Published by MindStir Media, When It's Time to Make theMove!
(http://www.mindstirmedia.com/when-its-time-to-make-the-move-by-gene-hameroff/)
offers firsthand counsel on everystep, from finding the right
facility, to grappling with the emo-tional ups and downs, to tips
on how to thrive and enjoy life ina senior community.
To our knowledge, this is the first book on this vital sub-ject
written by an author who has gone through the process.Hameroff's
light touch and winning sense of humor shinesfrom the pages in
memorable one-liners, in cartoons thatgently spoof living in a
retirement community, and in hisdelight at having time now for his
painting. The authorwent through the transition process at age 92.
Senior careprofessionals call his story invaluable.
How great is the need? A 2010 AARP/MetLife surveyfound that
nearly one-third of U.S. adults play a caregiverrole
(www.aarp.org): “65.7 Million Caregivers!” Andthese are just the
volunteers! Librarians often hear: “Ineed to move my parents; what
do I do?” Baby Boomers wonder howto “open the conversation” with
Mom and Dad. The truth is, most of us would like tostay right where
we are.
“Everyone knows an older person they care about,” said Steven
Wool, Tucson Geriatric physician and former PimaCounty Medical
Society Doctor of the Year. “Hameroff has put a valuable tool into
our hands. It's a must read.”
Meredith Kuhn, Executive Director of Atria Campana Del Rio in
Tucson, called the book a “much needed manifestowritten by a
resident who has been through the process of finding a senior
community and mastered it beautifully.”
“'Most people wait too long” said Physical Therapist Robert
Wallace.
About Author Gene Hameroff:Gene Hameroff is an advertising
executive and accomplished watercolor artist. In Columbus, Ohio he
founded
H/M/S Partners, Ltd, which grew to have six offices nationwide.
He was well into a fulfilling, active retirement whenhealth issues
indicated he needed more support. The editor of his local paper
asked him to write a series of articles aboutthe transition
process. Readers enthused they found them “very helpful.” Hence:
When It's Time to Make the Move!
To order the book from its publisher, MindStir Media, please go
to
http://www.mindstirmedia.com/when-its-time-to-make-the-move-by-gene-hameroff/.
Gene Hameroff’s story touches a nerve asmillions of older
Americans ponder whetherto stay put or transition to assisted
living
