Elder law in a nutshell
Elder law
by Lawrence A. Frolik, Richard L. Kaplan.
- 5th ed.
- St. Paul, Minn. Thomson/West c2010.
- xx, 435 p. 19 cm.
- West nutshell series .
- Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
Introduction: the scope and diversity of elder law -- Ethical considerations in dealing with older clients -- Health care decisionmaking -- Medicare and Medigap -- Medicaid -- Long-term care insurance -- Nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities -- Housing alternatives and options -- Guardianship -- Alternatives to guardianship -- Social Security benefits -- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Veterans' benefits -- Pension plans -- Age discrimination in employment -- Elder abuse and neglect.
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Older people--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.