The Alzheimer's Advisor
A Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with the Tough Legal and Practical Issues
(Sprache: Englisch)
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. In "The Alzheimer's Advisor," James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder.
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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. In "The Alzheimer's Advisor," James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder.
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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.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.
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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
Autoren-Porträt von Vaughn E. James
Vaughn E. James is Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law. As a professor and attorney, he has taught about the legal aspects of the disease and has had several clients who have been in the early stages of Alzheimer. He also has personal experience in caring for family members with the disease.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Vaughn E. James
- 2008, 300 Seiten, Maße: 16 x 22,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Amacom
- ISBN-10: 0814409245
- ISBN-13: 9780814409244
Sprache:
Englisch
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