New Book From AARP And McGraw Hill, The Other Talk

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a rite of passage for parents to have "The Talk" with their kids about the beginning of life (a.k.a. the birds and the bees).  As parents get older, they need to have another important talk with their children about the later years of life.  AARP's The Other Talk: A Guide to Talking with Your Adult Children About the Rest of Your Life (McGraw-Hill Professional; September; Original paperback and eBook formats: $15) helps parents and their children create a partnership to plan for the years to come, guiding them through important conversations and decisions about finances, medical care, and day-to-day living -- before a crisis happens. 

Author Tim Prosch wrote the book after extensive research and multiple focus groups and from personal experience about conversations that most families don't have until it's too late.  Prosch wants to help parents take the initiative to have an open and honest dialogue about the issues and decisions that their family will confront in the later years of the parents' lives.  The Other Talk places the responsibility for taking action with the parents and encourages them to take the proactive approach of initiating discussions and preparing their children emotionally and psychologically. The Other Talk helps parents take control of their lives so when the time comes, their kids can make informed decisions based on their parents' wants and needs.

"On the surface, The Other Talk sounds like it is about being a great parent, about preparing your kids for one of life's great challenges.  And it is," said Prosch.  "But it also carries with it the added benefit of freeing you and your family to focus on getting the most out of the years ahead."

• The Other Talk gives straightforward advice on how to discuss issues including:
• Who will manage the parent's finances and how does one budget for unknown needs?
• Where can the children find important documents?
• Where will the parent live if he or she needs assistance?
• What types of medical treatment does the parent want -- and not want -- and who will advocate for his or her needs?

The Other Talk is an essential resource that will help families begin an open dialogue about the future, make better-informed decisions, and focus on getting the most out of the rest of their time together.

Tim Prosch is president of the marketing firm Contact Points, Ltd. He previously taught at Northwestern' s Kellogg School of Marketing.   Prosch and his work have been featured in national media, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, and more.

ABOUT MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL
McGraw-Hill Professional, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for the medical, technical, and business communities. Its offerings include reference and certification books for all professional and educational disciplines and online solutions on medical and health, engineering, business, and scientific topics. For more information, visit http://www.mhprofessional.com.

McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The Company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 60 languages. For additional information, visit www.mheducation.com.

ABOUT AARP
With a membership of more than 37 million, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. AARP advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Espanol, a bilingual news source. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at aarp.org.

SOURCE AARP