Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision,
Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care you can afford.
With
Long-Term Care, you'll be able to:
- evaluate long-term care insurance
- arrange home care
- explore options beyond nursing homes
- choose a nursing facility
- get the most out of Medicare, Medicaid and other benefit programs
- protect your assets, and
- recognize and prevent elder fraud.
This completely updated edition includes an expanded discussion of Medicaid coverage, special long-term care insurance, assisted living, and long-term care. Plus, you'll get up-to-date benefit numbers, laws and taxes, and revised information on veterans' benefits.
With sensitivity and clarity, Attorney Joseph Matthews gives you everything you need to help plan for and make the best arrangements for long-term care.
Synopsis
Get the best care, in the right place, at the right price To find the right kind of long-term care, you may need to make difficult personal, medical, and financial decisions during emotionally tough times.
Long-Term Care helps you and your family understand the range of available choices. Even more important, it guides you toward the best care you can afford. You ll learn how to:
- explore your options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes
- get the most out of Medicaid, Medicare and veterans programs
- evaluate long-term care insurance
- consider the special needs of people with dementia or Alzheimer s, and
- protect your loved ones from elder fraud.
This completely updated edition includes an expanded discussion of Medicaid coverage, special long-term care insurance, assisted living, and long-term care. Plus, you'll get up-to-date benefit numbers, laws and taxes, and revised information on veterans' benefits."