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.

Expert advice on planning for your own or a relative's future care needs As we live longer and healthier lives, planning for the long term has never been more important. Planning gives you more control, but it's not easy to find accurate information and answers to your questions. That's where AARP's Planning For Long-Term Care For Dummies comes in. This comprehensive guide gives you questions to ask yourself and others about how best to achieve your goals, whether you have immediate needs or can take some time to sort out the possibilities. The book Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you like Lays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living, and other options Gives you a range of driving and transportation alternatives Sorts out the various sources of care at home Helps you navigate the healthcare system Reviews the legal documents you should prepare and update Helps you determine whether you need long-term care insurance Offers checklists and other resources to help you make decisions Gives you guidance on how to talk to your family about sensitive issues If you're looking for trusted information on how to prepare for the future care needs for yourself or a relative, this sensitive, realistic, and authoritative guide will start you on the right road.

Make your later years your best! As many people live longer, they have more choices than ever before to make their later years more fulfilling. With AARP’s Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies, Portable Edition,you discover the many options you have for living independently, getting the best healthcare, and determining what legal papers and insurance you need. You don’t need to make these types of decisions alone. This handy resource also gives you expert advice on how to review your choices and discuss them with loved ones. This practical guide gives you advice on how to Downsize and declutter your home, talking to your family about what they want—and don’t want Decide whether to stay in your home or move to a retirement community Create wills, trusts, advance directives, and living wills Determine when it’s time to let someone else do the driving Facing the changes that come with aging can be tough, but you can make the most of this special time of your life. Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies, Portable Edition, gives you the information you need to stroll confidently into your future.

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.

Long-Term Care: Planning for Finance, Medical, and Living Expenses We’re living exciting bonus years—decades that our parents and grandparents didn’t have. But how to navigate this complex terrain? Questions abound around long-term care planning: Where to live? How to get the best medical care? What to do about advance directives, wills and trusts, and estate planning? And how to pay for it all after you retire? Getting accurate information and answers wasn’t easy. Until now. AARP's Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies helps you and your family understand the growing range of opportunities. Even more importantly, it helps you chart the next steps to live the life you choose, as independently as you choose, no matter your specific circumstances and needs. This book: Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you like Lays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living and other options Gives you a range of driving and transportation alternatives Helps you navigate the healthcare system, Medicare, and Medicaid Sorts out the various sources of care at home Reviews the legal documents you should prepare and update Helps you determine whether you need long-term care insurance Gives you guidance on talking with your family about sensitive issues, including your wishes as you age With this new comprehensive book, you’ll get the credible information and resources you need to face the challenges facing us as we live the life we choose. Here, finally, is a roadmap for you and your family to best understand, and plan ahead.

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.