Doris Inc

Shirley Roberts put her own career and daily life aside after her father died, so she could look after her mother, Doris, who was in poor health. With her brother, she drew on years of business experience to build a plan they named Doris Inc. Their goal was to bring caregiving under the same kind of management discipline a company uses, so their mother received excellent care and the family still kept personal lives of their own.

The book shares the methods that worked for her family. It offers practical guidance on making difficult decisions, finding a way through the maze of the health-care system, and recognizing common money traps and how to sidestep them. It also explains how to find help when a crisis hits, and it closes with advice on preparing for your own later years.