The caregiver's legal guide to planning for a loved one with chronic illness
Subtitle: inside strategies to plan for Medicaid, veterans benefits and long-term care
By: Christopher J. Berry, J.D., CELA, VA Accredited Attorney, Certified Elder Law Attorney
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781599324180
Subjects: Medical care; Law and legislation; Older people; Handbooks, manuals; Caregivers
Other titles: Planning for a loved one with chronic illness
Description: This is "written by a Certified Elder Law Attorney to help seniors, veterans and their families navigate the long-term care legal maze. Inside you will find tips, tricks, and legal strategies to help protect the quality of life and resources for a loved one who is suffering from a chronic illness, such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, or even the frailties of aging."--P. [4] of cover.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The story of Bill and Ethel; title: Elder law versus estate planning: What's the difference?; title: The elder care continuum; title: The necessary legal documents for those suffering from chronic illness; title: Private pay and children's funds; title: Long-term-care insurance; title: Medicare; title: Veterans' benefits; title: Medicaid; title: Hospice; title: Legal strategies; title: Bill and Ethel revisited; title: Conclusion.