As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies, by Carol Levine. A noted MacArthur “Genius Award” recipient and the Director of The United Hospital Fund’s Families and Health Care Project, Carol has teamed up with AARP to write a manual from A-Z about all aspects of life as we get into our later years. From home care to health care and transportation options to trusts, you’ll find everything in an easy-to-read format to help you navigate the later years in a flexible and successful way. And to help you get started, check out Carol’s post about aging myths and long-term care here.