Planning For Long-Term Care For Dummies

By: Levine

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Synopsis: Expert advice on planning for your own or a relative's future care needsAs we live longer and healthier lives, planning for the long term has never been more important. Planning gives you more control, but it's not easy to find accurate information and answers to your questions. That's where AARP's Planning For Long-Term Care For Dummies comes in.This comprehensive guide gives you questions to ask yourself and others about how best to achieve your goals, whether you have immediate needs or can take some time to sort out the possibilities. The book Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you likeLays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living, and other optionsGives you a range of driving and transportation alternativesSorts out the various sources of care at homeHelps you navigate the healthcare systemReviews the legal documents you should prepare and updateHelps you determine whether you need long-term care insuranceOffers checklists and other resources to help you make decisionsGives you guidance on how to talk to your family about sensitive issuesIf you're looking for trusted information on how to prepare for the future care needs for yourself or a relative, this sensitive, realistic, and authoritative guide will start you on the right road.