Synopsis
"Sam's insight, information and ability to identify the common questions we all have, makes Finding Freedom at Home a valuable read." Debbie Morris, MA EdS, Bluffton, South Carolina Finding Freedom at Home answers the questions that many of us face when having to make decisions for our aging parent or family member. This book covers, in an informative and easy to read style, how to navigate the rigors of home care. Remaining at home is the most desirable option for most people and this book describes how that can not only be possible, but empowering. Finding Freedom at Home answers: • What type of care is available? • What is appropriate? • Is it feasible for Mom to stay at home? • What about MY home? • How do we pay for home care?
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About the Author
Sam Sellers is the owner of a large home care agency in central Arkansas. Empowering older adults to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible in the setting of their choice is one of his greatest passions. A recognized expert in the arena of aging services, Sam previously served as Associate State Director of AARP. He gives presentations on home and community based services and other aging-related issues across Arkansas and has served on professional panel discussions from Dallas to Boston. Sam writes a weekly e-newsletter, Aging with Dignity, that includes helpful information for practitioners, older adults and their adult children. Sam earned his BA and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He completed certification from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, graduated from the Command and General Staff College, as well as a number of other programs at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School. Though born in Memphis, Sam has always considered Little Rock home. He and his wife have two sons. He is a combat veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq where he commanded Special Operations Forces. Sam was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and both Valorous and Presidential Unit Commendations. Community- minded, Sam volunteers at the VA Hospital at Ft. Roots in North Little Rock, has served as a soccer coach with the Little Rock Futbol Club and Upward Soccer, and served as a Cub Scout Pack Master. In his spare time, he enjoys distance running.
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