TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Questions to Ask 48
Family Caregivers
• What is a Family Caregiver? 50
• 3 Rules for Being a Good 50
Caregiver
Senior Care
• Guardianship 53
• Care Management 55
• Healthcare Options 57
profile 58
Messieh Orthopedic Clinic
Elder Law
• What is Elder Law? 63
• List of Elder Law Practice Areas 66
• Finding an Elder Law Attorney 66
profile 68
Darby Law Group
profile 70
Clements & Wallace, P.L.
Paying for Long Term Care
• Ways to Pay for Care 71
End of Life Issues
• Funeral Planning 76
• Grieving 80
Resources & Support
• Resources & Support 83
Better Living for Seniors
• BLFS Membership Directory 92
Independent Living
learn 12
About Independent Living Comm.
find 15
Independent Living Directory
Assisted Living
learn 16
About Assisted Living Residences
find & compare 19
Checklist
• Assisted Living Directory 20
evaluate & choose 21
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
Nursing Homes
learn 26
About Nursing Homes
find & compare 30
Nursing Homes Directory
evaluate & choose 32
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
Home Care
learn 35
About Home Care
find & compare 37
Checklist
• Home Care Directory 38
evaluate & choose 39
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
profile 44
Comfort Keepers
Hospice Care
• What is Hospice? 46