The start of a new year often invites reflection, goal‑setting, and practical planning for the future. We resolve to care better for our health, our finances, our relationships, and our responsibilities. One resolution that rarely makes the list—but can be one of the most meaningful—is preparing for the end of life. This post provides general, educational information about end‑of‑life planning, including checklists and links to trusted public resources. It is intended for those who are looking for a place to begin.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – The Law of Later-Life Healthcare and Decision Making
By Lawrence A. Frolik
Published by American Bar Association. Senior Lawyers Division.
KF 3608 .A4 F76 2017
Photo Credit: Helen Hartman
Healthcare is a concern at any stage of life, but as one ages, decisions regarding healthcare take on greater significance, not only because of the concern for and consequences of choices made on behalf of those of diminished capacity but also because of the very nature of end-of-life decisions. The author, a national expert on legal issues affecting older individuals, has written a book, The Law of Later-Life Healthcare and Decision Making, to help answer questions people may have about healthcare decision making and the laws surrounding and regulating this area. Divided into five chapters, this book covers paying for healthcare, long-term care housing options, paying for long-term care, the legal implications of mental incapacity, and end of life decision making. Within each chapter, you will find discussions of significant case law developments and statutory changes and explanations of important topics, such as Medicare and Medicaid, aging in place, nursing homes, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, guardianships, living wills, health care powers of attorney, DNR orders, and hospice care.