This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size. Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need to The book also includes downloadable sample forms for: Power of Attorney Living Will Designation of Proxy for Financial and Health Decisions

The first comprehensive guide on the subject written specifically for those living with a chronic disease or disability.

While most people think estate planning is just worrying about assets or minimizing income and estate taxes, it is much more than that. Estate planning is really about accomplishing your goals during your life and beyond. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability by Martin M. Shenkman is the first comprehensive guide on the subject written specifically for those living with a chronic disease or disability. It covers topics such as: How to write your will; Naming a power of attorney; Determining how much life insurance your family needs; Figuring out whether you need a living trust; When to work with a lawyer, if you need to, and much, much more!

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD, but long-term exposure to other lung irritants may contribute to it.Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPDcovers all eventualities that a person with this disease may counter when planning their estate. The book is not just for people with money but also for those who have one main asset, such as a house, and need to know how to deal with it in relation to chronic illness. This guide covers how to write a will, how to determine the amount of life insurance your family needs, and how to figure out whether you need a living trust. Also learn about powers of attorney, when to work with a lawyer, and if it is necessary.

An MS diagnosis is not an endpoint. This is the place to begin your education and manage your future. Now in its fifth edition, Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is the best-selling guide to multiple sclerosis (MS) for newly diagnosed patients and their families. Written in plain language by renowned MS expert physician T. Jock Murray, this book guides patients at any stage who want to know more about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. The fifth edition is updated to reflect recent advances in understanding the underlying mechanisms and disease progression, the diagnostic criteria and classification of MS, and new drugs and therapies. This book opens the window on an MS diagnosis and provides answers to the multitude of questions patients will have so they can take charge and make informed decisions about their health and treatment.

This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis can lead full and productive lives. This fourth edition is current and updated throughout, and includes a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI and multiple sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in development for multiple sclerosis, new information on the drug Tysabri, and discussion of treatments and complementary and alternative medicine in MS. This the place to begin your education about MS.

When faced with long-term disability or chronic illness many people find the financial consequences as harrowing as the disease itself. Cooper shows that, with adequate planning, insurance should cover any and all disability-related costs. In fact by choosing the right insurance people can maximize their lifestyle and gain financial freedom. Readers will learn how to look at various insurance options - including life, disability, health, and long-term care, from a new perspective. They will discover that they do have options for reliable insurance and ultimately financial security. Cooper offers practical advice on finding insurance, evaluating its coverage, and avoiding pitfalls. Using a logical, workbook approach, this resource gives readers exercises, worksheets, and checklists to help them judge whether they are adequately prepared for dealing with disability-related costs. In a step-by-step manner they will learn how to: Catalog current illness-relevant insurance data. Evaluate the comprehensiveness and quality of existing insurance products. Improve their insurance plans She shows readers precisely how to foresee whether their present insurance plans will help them safeguard assets - even in the worst scenario. If readers find serious potential problems in their coverage, this excellent practical book offers concrete information for dealing with them to secure future financial goals. Packed with ideas and strategies, this handy guide will help readers find and purchase insurance that a typical insurance company might not make available to a disabled person. They will also find suggestions for obtaining insurance when traditional sources appear to closed. To assist readers with the language of insurance, the book contains glossary of terms.

Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need, 5th Edition is the definitive guide for everyone concerned with the disease - those who have MS and those who share their lives with someone who has it. It covers a wide range of topics in an accessible question and answer format that allows people to easily find the information they need while providing a model of successful communication with healthcare providers. The contributors are leading authorities in all areas of multiple sclerosis management, who proffer expert answers to the most common questions about living with MS-medical, emotional, social, and economic - and represents a interdisciplinary approach to the disease. The book's goal is to help those living with MS live the lives they aspire to lead. The chapters cover everything from treatment to emotional, sexual, and employment issues. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. The book provides the most current information on multiple sclerosis including a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI, discussion of the first two pills in development for the disease, new information on the drug Tysabri, emotional issues, and the family. The thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition of the classic Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need answers even more of your questions about how to live and thrive with MS. What are the current drug therapies for MS? What about alternative medicine? Should I exercise? How common is depression with MS?

Powers of attorney are one of the most important legal documents you will ever sign. Every adult should have a power of attorney. Yet, many people ignored this fundamental legal step and might have no protection if they are ever disabled or are unavailable for travel or other reasons to act for themselves. They might subject themselves to the costs and trauma of a guardianship proceeding. Many who make the effort to obtain and sign a power of attorney rely on standard boilerplate documents that might not address vital personal, tax, or legal issues that are critical to protecting themselves and their loved ones. Finally, this common legal document is often used as a spigot for elder financial abuse. This practical yet sophisticated primer is designed to educate and inform you about what a power of attorney is, how you can be certain you obtain a document that works for you, and many other practical steps. Whether you hire an estate planning specialist, a general practice lawyer, use a form supplied by your bank, or prepare a document on your own using one of the many legal websites, you will get a much better result if you read this book and understand the decisions involved. Once you have a power of attorney document, what do you do with it? How can you organize your financial and legal matters so that if you are ever disabled your agent can really help you? If you are named an agent what steps should you take? Would your religious beliefs or health challenges affect what you might need to do? This book will give you lots of practical advice that many professional advisers and legal websites often ignore. It will help you really protect yourself and accomplish your goals.

"Chronic Illness Chronicles: Stories of Resilience and Hope" is an uplifting and comprehensive guide for individuals navigating the challenges of chronic illness. This book combines inspiring personal stories with practical advice, coping strategies, and holistic approaches to help readers manage their conditions and live fulfilling lives. From understanding the complexities of chronic illness to finding hope and inspiration, this book offers a wealth of information and support. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with a chronic condition for years, "Chronic Illness Chronicles" provides the tools and encouragement needed to thrive in the face of adversity.