By Peter J. Strauss and Nancy M. Lederman

A clear and authoritative guide to life planning, financial strategies, and legal protection for people facing retirement, this guide is a thoroughly updated edition of the popular The Elder Law Handbook - written specifically for those over age 55, for anyone with a parent over age 55, as well as for people with disabilities or family members with disabilities.

Important issues covered include planning for health care needs; managing and paying for medical and long-term 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 quality of life and autonomy of older people and people with disabilities are maintained while their independence and their resources are protected.

Fully updated coverage includes:

• Changes in Medicare, Medicaid, health and long-term care insurance, home care, HMOs and managed care, and financing options for long-term care
  Living wills, powers of attorney, and pain management
  
  
• New estate and gift tax laws, retirement plan rules, and Social Security rules
  
  
• Supplemental needs trusts for people with disabilities
  
  
• Developments in the assisted living and senior housing industry