TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Questions to Ask 50
Family Caregivers
• What is a Family Caregiver? 51
• 3 Rules for Being a Good 51
Caregiver
Senior Care
• Guardianship 54
• Geriatric Care Managent 56
profile 58
Messieh Orthopedic Clinic
• Healthcare Options 60
Elder Law
• What is Elder Law? 68
• List of Elder Law Practice Areas 69
• Finding an Elder Law Attorney 70
profile 72
Darby Law Group
profile 74
Clements & Wallace, P.L.
Paying for Long Term Care
• Ways to Pay for Care 75
End of Life Issues
• Funeral Planning 78
• Grieving 81
Resources & Support
• Resources & Support 85
Better Living for Seniors
• BLFS Membership Directory 92
Independent Living
learn 11
About Independent Living Comm.
find 14
Independent Living Directory
Assisted Living
learn 16
About Assisted Living Residences
find & compare 18
Checklist
• Assisted Living Directory 19
evaluate & choose 21
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
Nursing Homes
learn 28
About Nursing Homes
find & compare 32
Nursing Homes Directory
evaluate & choose 33
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
Home Care
learn 38
About Home Care
find & compare 40
Checklist
Home Care Directory 41
evaluate & choose 42
“Questions to Ask” Worksheet
profile 46
Comfort Keepers
Hospice Care
• What is Hospice? 48