Introduction : the scope and diversity of elder law -- Ethical considerations in dealing with older clients -- Health care decision making -- 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.
Summary:
"This edition incorporates all significant changes since 2014, especially in income taxation (including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) and further implementation of the Affordable Care Act regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other areas."-- Publisher's website.
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