The Book
Real-world guidance, insider knowledge, and practical advice from over a decade in senior living sales.
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Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™
For adult children, caregivers, and families navigating senior living decisions.
Understand your options, organize your next steps, and feel confident in what comes next , without doing it alone.
The S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method is a six-step framework brought to life through the book, workbook, and Companion App , so you have practical guidance and tools at every stage.
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
“I spent weeks researching online and still felt lost. This finally helped me understand what questions to ask.”
— Adult Daughter
Recognized By Families, Caregivers & Industry Experts
- Author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™
- AlzAuthors Featured Author (2025)
- 20+ Podcast Appearances
- Featured in U.S. News & World Report
- Road Scholar's Age Well Educator
- Creator of the S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Companion App
The S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method
Six steps for the entire journey
From the first hard conversation to a settled, well-considered next chapter. Tap any step to read more.
The Companion App
You don't have to figure this out alone
Most families facing senior living decisions ask the same five questions. The Companion App was built to answer them—step by step, one honest question at a time.
Know what to do first
Get a personalized next step tailored to your family's situation , so you stop spinning and start moving.
Open in appGet honest answers
Ask the questions families are afraid to ask out loud, and get plain-spoken guidance from someone who's seen it all.
Open in appCompare options with confidence
Weigh assisted living, memory care, and independent living side by side on the things that actually matter to your family.
Open in appAvoid costly mistakes
Understand what care really costs and how families realistically pay for it , no surprises, no jargon.
Open in appTake care of the caregiver
Practical support for the person carrying the most weight, so you can keep going without burning out.
Open in appFind help near you
Trusted local providers, checklists, and tour scripts right when you need them , so you walk in prepared.
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Meet Shari
Shari Ross
Creator of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™
After over a decade in senior living, Shari noticed the same questions, fears, mistakes, and roadblocks showing up again and again. The S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method was created to help families navigate one of life's most important decisions through six practical steps.
- U.S. News contributor
- AlzAuthors Featured Author
- Road Scholar instructor
- Podcast guest and media contributor
A COMPLETE SYSTEM
The Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™ System
Three pieces designed to work together, or stand on their own. Use one, two, or all three depending on where your family is in the journey.
The Workbook
Worksheets, checklists, comparison tools, and planning exercises that help families put information into action.
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The Companion App
Personalized roadmaps, local resources, planning tools, and step-by-step guidance for navigating the journey.
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What families are saying
“I wish I had this book before the crisis hit. It's refreshingly human, packed with clarity, compassion, and even laughter. A must-read for every family.”
“Warm, practical, and even funny , this book felt like a lifeline during one of the hardest times in my life. It gave me tools, hope, and confidence to move forward.”
“Cue the family drama, grab the pudding cups , this book is a lifesaver! Shari Ross makes tough decisions feel manageable, with humor and real talk that truly help.”
“This book gets right down to the hard truths about senior living. Blunt, but witty and easily read! Lots of great and very clever and useful information! Worth every penny!”
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Open the Companion App and let it walk beside you , or start with the S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method and the book.