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Decision for the Ages
By Dr. Stephens and Pamela Mills
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As Angela’s parents age and their health becomes frail, she realizes that her role is changing. Her parents have always been there to provide support and help her make important life decisions. Now, it is time for her and her brother to be there for them as they make this “Decision for the Ages.”
Decision for the Ages takes a close-up look at important decisions that often come along with aging. The book provides a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on choices and options, before reaching this fork in the road of life.
Decision for the Ages takes a close-up look at important decisions that often come along with aging. The book provides a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on choices and options, before reaching this fork in the road of life.
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