Alzheimer's and the Law

Download or read book Alzheimer's and the Law written by Kerry Peck and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About 4-5 million people in the United States have some degree of dementia, and Alzheimer s is the most common form. This timely new resource gives lawyers the information they need to understand both the law and the emotions of working with a client who has Alzheimer s disease. You'll find valuable information on: The ethics of working with clients with Alzheimer s Health care options and how they affect the patient, the family and spouse The long-term legal outlook, and protecting the family assets and much, much more This ground-breaking book will provide the knowledge you need to answer client questions, and guide them through the arduous journey of dealing with dementia. The book also includes interviews with doctors, a hospice nurse, and the leaders of the Alzheimer s Association."