The Senior Organizer: Personal, Medical, Legal, Financial

Debby S. Bitticks, Lynn Benson, Dorothy K. Breininger
Health Communications, Inc. (2006)
ISBN 0757304893
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (3/07)

“The Senior Organizer” is a vault of information that will help in times of crisis.  This book should be completed while “you are healthy and strong so you can get peace of mind, knowing that you’re organized and equipped to handle all situations.”  None of us know what lies ahead.  Accidents and illnesses come when least expected.  Once filled out this book will contain essential information that will assist you or someone you love when need arises.  

“This book should be filled out in pencil so that it can be updated as need.”

There are two parts to “The Senior Organizer.”  Part one contains personal and medical information.  There is a place to list prescription, pharmacy, and herbal medicines.  There is a place to record doctor visits.  How many times have you gone to the doctor and they want a medical history?  There are specific pages to keep a record of this.  There are pages to record insurance information.  We each have a daily routine but does anyone else know our routine?  There is a place to record you routine.

Part two contains legal and financial information.  There are certain pages that should be kept confidential.  Those pages should be removed from the book or copied before filling them out and copies kept in a secure location.

“This is an all-in-one-source of personal, medical, religious, legal and financial information that can save you time and money and maybe your life.”

“The Senior Organizer” by Debby S. Bitticks, Lynn Benson, and Dorothy K. Breininger is a must for everyone, not just seniors.  I think filling out this is the most important thing you can do for a loved one.  I was impressed that the authors even included a section for the names, address and phone numbers of friends.  I intend to use this book and to purchase at least three more - one for my husband and one for each of my parents.  I highly recommend this book to everyone; you never know when the need for this information may arise.

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