Bibliograph

You and your aging parents, guide to legal, financial, and health care issues, the American Bar Association

Type

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You and your aging parents, guide to legal, financial, and health care issues, the American Bar Association

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

You and your aging parents

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

229027363

Responsibility statement

the American Bar Association

Sub title

guide to legal, financial, and health care issues

Summary

From the Publisher: An essential resource for everyone with aging parents from the experts at the ABA. Caring for aging parents is a complex and emotional subject, and people seek expert advice on the practical legal matters involved. In this timely new book, the professionals at the ABA provide comprehensive, clear and practical guidance on how to plan for and secure our parents' financial and emotional well-being. The guide covers topics like housing, healthcare, the emotional impact of caring for aging parents, power of attorney, income, and much more. The American Bar Association is the nation's leading legal authority and the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- 1: Making the transition: how and when to become a caregiver for your aging parent -- 2: Care plans: developing and implementing the steps to support your aging parent -- 3: Planning for incapacity: the steps to legal preparedness -- 4: Legal interventions: when there is no power of attorney -- 5: Money matters: identifying and accessing income and assets -- 6: Health-care help: becoming involved in health-care decisions -- 7: Paying for health care: understanding insurance, government benefits, and more -- 8: In-home assistance: service options -- 9: Supportive housing options: assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, and more --10: Transportation: when driving becomes dangerous -- 11: Protecting your parent: what you need to know about elder abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, and consumer fraud -- 12: Mental health issues: helping your parent deal with a changing lifestyle -- 13: Taking time for yourself: the physical and emotional impact of caring for your aging parent -- Appendix A: Where to go for more information -- Appendix B: Health-care advance directive

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