It Wasn't on my Calendar!: 13 Lessons in Elder Care and Alzheimer's
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00QVTXA2E |
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| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Steve said Essential Book for Anyone Caring for an Elder.. I knew by reading the table of contents that this was a book I needed to read cover to cover. I, too, didn’t know what I didn’t know about caring for an elderly person’s needs for healthcare—and how to find the right place for her to live.Cummings does a thorough job of giving us facts, mixed with personal stories of how he and his family handled the balance of work related to his care. The whole listing of resources is invaluable, with job titles and descriptions for those like me where all this is new.Because Cummings is . Old Greybeard said Five Stars. have not read yet but looks very useful
Today he has first-hand experience with such matters as how to pay the least amount in taxes, retirement planning, investment planning, insurance planning, estate planning, and elder care planning. Bill and his wife, Kimberli, reside in beautiful Tampa, Florida; they have five children. When his father’s stroke and Alzheimer’s brought the family to action, Bill quickly learned what he did not know about health care decisions, and now he helps other families become informed. He and his wife are active in their community, supporting various charities in the Tampa Bay. About the Author William G. (Bill) Cummings, CPA, CTC, and PFS, is president of the Cummings Financial Organization. Bill likes the challenge of being a CPA and Financial Planner. With so many moving parts to the business, such a
Most people do not plan for a medical, mental or aging crisis for a parent—or themselves, and if such a crisis is not on your calendar, prepare now. None of us know what we don’t know, and when a loved one’s health and/or mind are failing, this is no time to have a crash-course in learning. •Who do I turn to for advice? •What kind of questions do I ask? •Do I plan a loved one’s care for this immediate crisis—or make a plan that includes future needs as conditions worsen? •How do I respond to the many needs: place to live (kinds of facilities), care (who provides and what kinds), costs (and how to pay them), and advisors (finding the right people to handle finances and elder planning).If you have more questions than answers, this first-hand guidebook, written by a CPA/ financial planner about his dad’s situation, will provide answers. Now you will be able to deal with your own situation with more knowledge and focus.Cummings divides his experiences into 13 lessons; some that are chocked full of practical advice for family members, caregivers and professionals:How Do We Respond?What Resources are Available?It Is Not About YouGetting the Right Medical HelpKnow If and When to Mo
William G. . When his father’s stroke and Alzheimer’s brought the family to action, Bill quickly learned what he did not know about health care decisions, and now he helps other families become informed. Today he has first-hand experience with such matters as how to pay the least amount in taxes, retirement planning, investment planning, insurance planning, estate planning, and el