Main description:

For anyone who has ever cared for a person with Alzheimer's, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling. While many people are aware of the physical effects of this disease, very few know how to handle the practical issues that can make dealing with a loved one or patient with Alzheimer's that much more difficult. In " The Alzheimer's Advisor," Vaughn E. James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder. Using real-life situations, the author offers invaluable advice on such topics as:

estate planning - the emotional issues of caring for a patient with Alzheimer's - how to cope with the cost of care - living wills, power of attorney, and guardian--ship - treatment and diagnosis - finding the right lawyer and paying for the cost of legal help - legal issues for the mobile Alzheimer's patient

From recognizing the early signs of the disease to understanding the legal implications, this is the one book that will enable caregivers, health-care practitioners, and family members to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Contents:

CONTENTS Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Note to the Reader xix CHAPTER 1 Those Memory Lapses! 1 CHAPTER 2 If It Is Alzheimer's: What the Future Holds 16 CHAPTER 3 Okay, It Is Alzheimer's: The Legal Implications 37 CHAPTER 4 Before It's Too Late: The Estate Plan 59 CHAPTER 5 Before It's Too Late: Advance Directives 85 CHAPTER 6 Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's: Guardianship 114 CHAPTER 7 When an Alzheimer's Patient Does Something Wrong: Legal Liability 137 CHAPTER 8 When an Alzheimer's Patient Moves: Legal Issues 161 CHAPTER 9 The Cost of Care: Where It Goes, Where It Comes From 179 CHAPTER 10 Caring for the Caregivers 223 CHAPTER 11 The Future: Is There Any Hope? 252 CHAPTER 12 When the Diagnosis Is Alzheimer's, You Need a Lawyer! The Search 273 Epilogue 289 For Further Reading 291 Index 293 About the Author 299