Where to Turn for Help for Older Persons : A Guide for Action on Behalf of an Older Person

Answers the most frequently asked questions or issues in the most significant life areas. Assists in finding help when faced with an urgent situation regarding an elderly family member, friend of neighbor. Covers: finances (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid), health (nursing care, day care, HMOs), community services (depression, transportation), food (diet, shopping assistance), legal issues (living wills, "right to die" statutes), death and dying (making a will), shelter (retirement communities, home repair). Directory of state agencies on aging.Where to Turn for Help for Older Persons : A Guide for Action on Behalf of an Older Person, was published 1986 under ISBN 9780160027871 and ISBN 016002787X.