Settling In



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Settling In
My First Year in a Retirement Community

by Richard L Morgan

Morgan speaks frankly about the losses and realities as he approached his own not-yet-frail "fourth quarter" (after age 75). Drawing from his journals of those sometimes agonizing months, he takes us through his decision to move to a long-term facility and the first year of settling in. Morgan addresses the fears of life after 75: loss of health, cognitive ability, short-term memory, independence and status. Fifty-two scripture passages, meditations and prayers offer hope for those along this intense pilgrimage. Morgan's soul-baring reflections are invaluable for those considering a move to a retirement community, current residents, their family and friends, and staff of facilities.

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What Our Readers Say

I came from a distance to be near my daughter, but I knew no one. At first I felt a stranger, and was very homesick. But I read Richard Morgan's book and I realized my homesickness was very natural, and the book helped me become "at home" in this new community.

A Resident

As a director of sales and marketing, I often give Settling In to new prospects. I always make it a gift for new residents. They find it a great help to adjust to their new home. I hope other retirement communities will do likewise.

Sales Director