The Complete Retirement Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Money, Your Health, and Your Independence

A clear and authoritative guide to the legal and financial rights of the elderly and the disabled, The Senior Survival Handbook is a fully-updated edition of the popular The Elder Law Handbook - written specifically for those over age 55, for anyone with a parent over age of 55, for anyone who is disabled, and for anyone with a disabled family member. With fully updated coverage of new forms of care; regulatory changes; changes in Medicare and Home Health Care funding; living wills and powers of attorney; new estate and tax laws; Supreme Court rulings on the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act regulations; and developments in assisted living facilities, this comprehensive resource contains the essential knowledge seniors, the disabled, and their caregivers need to protect their security. Important issues covered include planning for healthcare needs; managing and paying for health care; life planning for individuals and their families; taxes; working and retirement; meeting housing needs; and getting help. This indispensable collection of facts and advice provides the necessary foundation for ensuring that the rights and wishes of the elderly and disabled are respected.