Debra Whitman (Foreword)

Debra Whitman is AARP’s chief public policy officer. An economist, expert on aging issues, and author of the forthcoming book The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond, she leads her team in all aspects of policy development, analysis, research, and global thought leadership to help communities, lawmakers, and the private sector improve our lives as we age.


Let’s Talk About Aging Parents
A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations
by Laura Tamblyn Watts, Debra Whitman (Foreword)
Paperback | $18.95 US / $24.95 CAN

Age-proofing an older relative’s living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns … Continue reading