Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.
The Real-World Guide for Navigating Senior Care - One Checklist at a Time
Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E
Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E
If you’re Googling things like “assisted living costs” or “how to convince Mom she’s not fine,” you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the chaotic, guilt-riddled, occasionally hilarious rollercoaster known as helping a loved one transition into senior living. Whether you're bracing for crisis or (miraculously) planning ahead, this book is your compass, cheerleader, and sanity-saver, all rolled into one.
Written by veteran senior living expert Shari Ross, who’s been called everything from “a lifesaver” to “the woman who talked my dad off the ledge with pudding”, this guide gives you the truth, the tools, and the occasional permission to laugh through the absurdity.
Inside, you’ll find:
The S.I.M.P.L.E. Method: A sanity-saving framework to guide every step of the journey
How to know when it’s “time” (Hint: yoga bruises aren’t always from yoga)
Scripts that actually work for starting the conversation (without triggering DEFCON 3)
What senior living really costs, and how families actually pay for it
Touring tips, red flag sniff tests, and contracts decoded
Memory care demystified, crises navigated, and peace of mind reclaimed
Packed with real stories, expert insights, and the kind of advice you’d get from a best friend who’s been there (with snacks), Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. turns overwhelm into clarity.
You’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. This is hard, but you don’t have to do it blindfolded.
THE WORKBOOK
This isn’t just a workbook. It’s your lifeline when senior care gets real.
You didn’t plan for this moment. But here it is, doctor’s notes in one hand, a confused parent in the other, and a sibling suddenly “too busy” whenever hard decisions pop up.
The Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Workbook is the hands-on companion to the bestselling book that’s been helping families everywhere navigate senior care with clarity, compassion, and the occasional well timed eye roll.
Inside, you’ll find:
* Smart checklists that keep you on track (even when your brain is fried)* Journal prompts to sort through the chaos (without throwing anything)
* A guided path through each stage, from “Is it time?” to settling in
* Practical tools for managing care, money, logistics, and family dynamics
Whether you’re just starting the conversation or knee deep in paperwork and moving boxes, this workbook meets you where you are and helps you keep going.
It won’t make it easy. But it will make it doable.
So grab a pen. Pour some coffee. Let’s tackle this, one page at a time.
What Our Readers Say
Families and caregivers share how Shari’s books and resources brought them clarity, comfort, and confidence during life’s toughest transitions.
“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.”
Charlie L
July 13, 2025
“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.”
Robin Ginther-Venneri
July 25, 2025
“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.”
Sue
August 21, 2025