Mark Albertson, a Kent attorney and partner in the law firm of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, has spent over a quarter-century helping older people and their families with their legal issues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Now, he has published a book on the subject in order to put in writing some of the advice he has given over the years. “Caring for Older Relatives: Legal, Health, Caregiving and Financial Issues with Older Adults” is now available on Alpha XR<\/a> (Jedeye Press, $12.95 paperback).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As Albertson explains, aging comes a number of complications: the likelihood of needing care, whether from a family member, assisted living community, skilled nursing or other options. The challenges of caring for an older family member create stress and pressures, including legal issues, financial issues, living arrangement, health care and more.Albertson has written a guide for children and other caregivers, to help provide solid advice and guidance on how to care for older relatives in a way that creates the most positive results.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The book covers such topics as:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u2022 How to pay for long-term care
\u2022 The legal documents everyone needs\u00a0
\u2022 What options are available in the care community\u00a0
\u2022 How to deal with safety and driving issues with older relatives\u00a0
\u2022 What advisors you should have help you
\u2022 How to care for yourself as caregiver.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n