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Chapter 1 The Journey Begins |
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Is It Dementia or Just a Normal Part of Aging? |
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus |
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Loss of Vision or Hearing |
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Chapter 2 Getting the Right Medical Care |
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Finding the Right Physician |
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Preparing for the Doctor's Appointment |
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The Comprehensive Assessment |
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The Caregiver's Interview |
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What to Tell Your Loved One |
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The Progression of Alzheimer's Disease |
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Alan and Martha's Journey |
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Chapter 3 Techniques to Help the Caregiver |
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Alan and Martha's Journey |
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Recognize Loss of Control |
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Hate the Disease, Not the Person |
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Pick Your Battles and Go with the Flow |
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The Best Time to Get Things Done |
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Avoid Big Changes to the Environment |
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Support Groups for the Caregiver |
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Support Groups for the Memory Impaired |
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Chapter 4 Planning for Incapacity |
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Advance Directives for Health Care |
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Steps for Completing a Living Will |
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Steps for Revoking a Living Will |
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Limitations on Living Wills |
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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care |
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Steps for Completing a Health Care Power of Attorney |
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Limitations on Health Care Powers of Attorney |
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Patient Self-Determination Act |
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Common Questions about Advance Directives |
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Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders |
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Chapter 5 Finding the Type of Care You Need |
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There's No Place Like Home |
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Home Health Care Agencies |
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Moving Your Parent into Your Home |
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Assisted Living Facilities |
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Homes for Individual Residents |
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Understanding Patient's Rights |
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Chapter 6 Paying for the Cost of Care |
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How to Pay for Nursing Home Care |
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Exempt Assets and Countable Assets |
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Medicaid Planning for Married Couples |
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Case Study: Division of Assets and Spousal Support |
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Case Study: Equal Division of Assets |
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Case Study: The Income Cap |
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Exceptions to Transfer Rules |
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Tax Consequences of Gifts |
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Basic Spend-Down for Married or Single Applicants |
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Spend-Down for Married Couples |
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Veterans' Aid and Attendance Benefits |
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Chapter 7 Getting Financial and Legal Matters Organized |
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83 | (5) |
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Review Benefits and Insurance |
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85 | (2) |
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Updating Your Planning When a Loved One Is III |
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Power of Attorney for Assets |
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89 | (2) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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Supplemental Needs Trusts |
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Chapter 8 Guardianship and Probate |
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Functions of the Guardian of a Person |
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98 | (1) |
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Functions of the Guardian of an Estate |
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Level of Capacity for Obtaining a Guardianship |
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Emergency or Temporary Guardianship |
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Consideration of Legal Action |
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Challenges When a Family Member Is the Exploiter |
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Nevada Law Regarding Financial Exploitation |
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What to Do Following a Death |
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102 | (2) |
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| Appendix 1 Guide to the Family Meeting |
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107 | (4) |
| Appendix 2 Community Resource Guide |
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| Appendix 3 Advance Directive Forms |
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143 | (2) |
| Suggested Reading |
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145 | (2) |
| Index |
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