In General

• Is Home Care an Option? The benefits of good home healthcare can be enormous, but it's not always the best solution. (Nolo Press)
• Medicare FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions about who is eligible for Medicare and what medical expenses Medicare covers. (Nolo Press)
• Who Benefits From Medicare Managed Care? You'll be in a better position to weigh the costs and benefits of Medicare managed care plans if you understand how insurance companies and doctors make money through them. (Nolo Press)
• How Important Is Long-Term Care Insurance? If you can't find a crystal ball, look at the statistics. (Nolo Press)
• What's a Power of Attorney? Covers nondurable, durable and springing powers of attorney. (Office of New York State Attorney General)
• How and When to Use the Durable Power-of-Attorney By Carole C. Lamson, JD. (Affording Care, the Bulletin on Personal Finances and Serious Illnesses)
• How Do I Sign Checks And Bills Under A Power Of Attorney? Securing authority to handle banking chores for others. (Nolo Press)
• Do I Need My Mother's Consent? Getting authority to handle a parent's affairs. (Nolo Press)
• Healthcare Directives FAQ From the ABA Family Legal Guide. (FindLaw Bookshelf)

See also:

• Elder Law & Aging: FAQs