Veteran Nursing Home Administrator with decades of experience shares "insider perspective" on why the system is broken and what an adult child can do to keep their parent out of a nursing home. This book covers how to discuss end of life decisions and finances with parents, bioethical issues, care assessments, different in-home housing options, care issues, finding financial resources, how to pick a long term care insurance policy, dealing with siblings, tips and guidelines, forms, how to deal with in-home staff, and spiritual needs of seniors. This is a must read for any private paying senior or adult child concerned about their parent's welfare.