The Alzheimer's Advisor
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Publisher 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 guardianship • 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
James, Vaughn E. The Alzheimer's Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with the Tough Legal and Practical Issues. AMACOM: American Management Assn. 2008. c.320p. bibliog. index. . pap. . HEALTH~Verdict: A comprehensive treatment of the legal roles and responsibilities of individuals caring for someone with diminished legal capacity. Essential for all caregiving, aging, and legal collections. See also Dede Bonner's The 10 Best QuestionsT for Living with Alzheimer's, above. Background: When older adults show signs of memory loss, families are often most concerned with their relative's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They rarely consider legal or financial issues until their loved one's decision-making abilities become significantly impaired. James, a Seventh Day Adventist minister and law professor, dispenses important information on diminished mental competency; vegetative states; wills, trusts, and guardianships; liability problems; end-of-life care; advance directives; and choosing and paying for long-term care. Although the author lapses into legalese on occasion, stories from his own family and professional practice lighten what could have been an otherwise gloomy guide.-Karen McNally Bensing, Benjamin Rose Inst. Lib., Cleveland.
