Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. is a practical and compassionate guide for anyone navigating the confusing and emotional journey of moving a loved one into senior living. Shari Ross breaks down complex topics—like costs, care levels, and tough conversations—into clear, approachable advice while weaving in humor and relatable stories. I especially liked how the book felt both informative and comforting, reminding me that it’s okay to laugh in the middle of a difficult season. It made me feel more prepared and less alone, and that’s exactly what I needed.

🚨 Cue the family drama, grab the pudding cups—this book is a lifesaver! I went in thinking “ugh, another boring guide,” but nope, Shari Ross makes the chaos of senior living decisions feel almost… manageable (and dare I say funny?). I loved how she mixes real talk, actual scripts that don’t sound robotic, and plenty of “you’re not crazy, this is just hard” moments. If you’re in the trenches trying to figure out Mom, Dad, or Aunt Betty’s next steps, trust me—you need this book in your corner. 🙌🏼

This is an outstanding guide to introduce the grown children of an elderly parent about options for when living at home seems more and more difficult and possibly perilous. My sister and I handled it with our mother. My husband and I are going through it for his parents. It's easier the second time around because we've been through it. We know what the options are, we know what questions to ask. But how nice it would be to have had this book the first time!

This book reads like someone is sitting down with you to give you an introduction, advice, and suggestions to deal with the process. What options and levels of care are there? How to talk to Mom (or Dad, or both). How to look at new places. Does the food look good? What does the facility look like when they aren't expecting you? How to handle move-in and beyond. And what red flags may be out there.

It's really a great guide. There is a free service that you may have seen ads for. They will offer help finding actual options for senior living. This book handles the human side. The service offers logistics. But the toughest part is getting Mom to consider making a huge life change and this book is really wonderful at helping you through that. Remember we're all feeling nearly helpless at this stage of our lives and the author has seen it through many, many times. Definitely worth reading.