Whether you are planning for your retirement, living with a chronic health condition, caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or other form of Dementia, or sensibly planning for your future or that of a loved one, '7 Steps to Long-term Care Planning' is designed for you. The aging demographics are shaping how communities are prepared and how care is delivered. It is important for individuals and families to engage in meaningful discussions early and have a plan. The truth is planning for long-term care is highly personal and the responsibility of each individual. Through my experience as an RN and a long-term care planning specialist, I have found many individuals and families don't know where to begin when it comes to designing a road map for aging. Perhaps the greatest challenge is knowing where to start. I developed a simple, seven-step process to guide you through important decision making. You will gain valuable insight while developing your road map for aging, regardless of your situation. The goal is for your peace of mind, sense of control and direction so you can focus on the joyful parts of life. Is seven-step planning right for you? I bet so.

A ¿MUST HAVE¿ book for anyone planning their retirement years and wanting to be prepared in case of needing long term care. An all in one source book filled with much needed resources and solutions for caring for elderly family members. Includes complete planning forms and documents with a check list of documents you will need to have in place to expedite long term care for yourself or a loved one.

Offers advice and recommendations from AARP experts and other specialists on planning for the financial, medical, legal, and personal aspects of long-term elder care.

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more, such as... · What are the signs that suggest your memory problems are more than just part of normal aging? · Is it normal to have concerns about your memory? · What are the markers of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases? · How should you convey your memory concerns to your doctor? · What can your doctor do to evaluate your memory? · Which healthcare professional(s) should you see? · What medicines, alternative therapies, diets, and exercises are available to improve your memory? · Can crossword puzzles, computer brain-training games, memory aids, and strategies help strengthen your memory? · What other resources are available when dealing with memory loss? Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is written in an easy-to-read yet comprehensive style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

American families today are struggling to pay for long term care. Caught in the midst of an economic meltdown, diminished financial resources and increasing life expectancies, many people are turning to long term care planning to address a tremendous financial burden.Today 80% of all Americans will live beyond age 65, and roughly 3 out of every 4 of them will need long term care at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.This concise book covers the seven essentials for long term care planning, including how to avoid a financial crisis through appropriate long term care insurance.

Compact new guide walks you - or your clients - through the maze of issues to consider when making long-term care choices. Focuses on the most common, crucial factors for determining long-term care needs, including: - Funding Long term care - Long-term care for a young or disabled person - How to qualify for government care programs - Evaluating long-term care settings and facilities - Ins & outs of long-term care insurance policies: What do they cover? What don't they?? Are they affordable?? When clients think these issues through now, difficult choices will be easier down the road.Most people embrace life with a positive outlook on longevity and goodhealth, rarely considering the alternative. But most of us - young or old, single or married with children - will need to contemplate long-term care decisions for ourselves or a loved one eventually. These decisions can be emotionally and financially draining if advance preparations have not been made.Now, a compact new guide walks you through the maze of issues you need to consider when making long-term care choices. In his simple, straightforward style financial planning expert Don Korn focuses on the most common and crucial factors for determining long-term care needs, including: o Funding long-term care - what options are available if financialresources are not?o Long-term care for a young or disabled person - do the same policies apply?o How to qualify for government care programs such as Medicaid -and is that the best route for the family or the heirs?o Evaluating long-term care settings and facilities - what to look for, and how to guarantee that choices are honored?