Tuesday, August 24, 2010

As the population ages, a growing number of baby boomers find themselves caring for their aging parents. Silver Planet® CEO Karen Klein notes that this often-unexpected responsibility leads to worry and stress:

"Boomers worry that Mom will fall when she's home alone, that Dad won't limit his driving to daytime, or that they don't understand Medicare well enough to get the most benefit.

"Although caregiving sites are numerous, they are primarily self-help resource guides and do not offer independent professional consultations to help boomers resolve their specific caregiving challenges.

"That's why we've initiated our unique Independent Living Issues pages and Silver Advisors™ service."

The Independent Living Issues pages encompass Silver Planet's latest articles and blogs on falls, driving, Medicare, and other aging-related topics. The pages are updated often and include the work of nationally recognized writers and authorities.

Silver Advisors are independent professional geriatric care managers and other experts who provide phone consultations on preventing falls, navigating Medicare, evaluating senior driving challenges, and other issues boomers typically face while caring for an aging loved one.

Silver Advisors clarify concerns, suggest a plan of action, help prioritize next steps, and furnish personalized written reports and recommendations. The first 15 minutes of each consultation are free, and a money-back guarantee is offered.

"We believe our new initiative will prove invaluable," said Klein. "Boomers no longer have to waste hours looking for information or seeking expert assistance. Now they can come to a one-stop resource, access the information and professional expertise they need to help their parents, and reduce their own stress level in the process."

For more information about Silver Planet, or to schedule an interview with Karen Klein, visit SilverPlanet.com or contact Amy Babcock, ababcock@silverplanet.com, (719) 488-9266.

About Silver Planet

Silver Planet helps boomers guide their parents to age in place by providing services and products related to aging at home and housing options.

Silver Planet combines its personalized advisory services with relevant, high-quality content from nationally known speakers and authors, timely webinars, blogs, and senior scam alerts in one place, making it an essential resource for boomers.

SilverPlanet.com is owned by Silver Planet, Inc. Its business offices are located on Bainbridge Island, Washington.