Palmetto Publishing Releases Michael S. Fox and Susan L. Fox's New Guide to Eldercare Planning

Drawn from the authors' twelve years as primary caregivers, the newly published Caring for Mom (and/or Dad) follows three families through the legal, financial, and medical decisions of elder care.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto Publishing has released Caring for Mom (and/or Dad), a new nonfiction guide by Michael S. Fox and Susan L. Fox. The book addresses the planning decisions adult children face as their parents age, and it draws on the authors' own years of caregiving. It is their debut title and is available now in online retail.

The book is built around the firsthand experiences of three very different families navigating elder care. Each family arrives at the same crossroads from a different direction, and each handles it differently. The authors use those accounts to show what happens when legal and financial planning is already in place, and what happens when a family is left scrambling after a crisis. The result is a concise guide organized around real decisions rather than abstract advice.

The tension in these stories is familiar to many readers. A mother can no longer balance a checkbook. A father falls, and the recovery reveals vulnerabilities no one anticipated. Siblings disagree about money, about living arrangements, about who decides. The authors argue that the window for action is narrow, because the most important documents, including Power of Attorney and healthcare surrogacy, require a parent who can still make informed decisions.

Michael S. Fox, Susan L. Fox stated, "We've navigated caring for our parents through trial and error. A lot of time has been spent securing the right documents 'after the fact.' We hope that this book will help streamline the process so you can care for your loved one and enjoy the time you have with them, rather than spending that time on paperwork."

Both authors hold degrees in education, a background reflected in the book's structure. Chapters cover essential legal documents, managing finances and insurance, and the progression of care options from independent living through skilled nursing, alongside guidance on keeping siblings aligned and honoring a parent's stated wishes. The book is written for readers roughly between 40 and 70 who are beginning to anticipate these questions, and it sits alongside titles such as Being Mortal by Atul Gawande and How to Care for Aging Parents by Virginia Morris. With the aging of the baby boom generation, the number of households facing these decisions continues to grow, and the authors position early planning as the practical response.

Caring for Mom (and/or Dad) is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

About the Author: Michael S. Fox and Susan L. Fox both hold degrees in education, a background that has shaped their ability to distill complex, real-world challenges into clear, actionable guidance. For more than twelve years, they have served as primary caregivers for their respective mothers collectively, managing everything from daily bill-paying to full-scale financial oversight, healthcare coordination, and legal planning. That firsthand experience forms the foundation of their writing and their mission to empower families facing similar journeys.

Their debut book, Caring for Mom (and/or Dad), grew directly from the lessons they learned while navigating the eldercare system. What began as managing simple tasks for one parent evolved into overseeing all aspects of daily life for both mothers. Along the way, Michael and Susan encountered the gaps in available resources and realized that a concise, experience-based guide could help other adult children ask the right questions, secure the proper legal documents, and plan proactively while their parents are still able to make informed decisions. They wrote the book they wished they had when their own caregiving journeys began.

Now retired and residing in Florida, Michael and Susan are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of three. When they are not advocating for better eldercare awareness, they continue to learn "on the job" as caregivers, drawing new insights that inform their ongoing work. Follow Michael S. Fox, Susan L. Fox for updates on new releases.

About the Book:

Title: Caring for Mom (and/or Dad)
Author: Michael S. Fox, Susan L. Fox

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Publication date: October, 27, 2026
ISBN-13: 9798318850875, 9798318850868, 9798318850882

SOURCE Palmetto Publishing