Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xiii
4. Choices in Life Enrichment
5. 1. Arts and Entertainment 2
6. 2. Recreation and Travel 6
7. 3. Learning Opportunities 23
8. 4. Job Training, Employment, and Volunteer Opportunities 30
9. 5. Preventing Abuse and Crime 38
10. Choices in Housing and Long- Term Care
11. 6. Standard Housing 53
12. 7. Home Care and Community Support Services 90
13. 8. Supportive and Long-Term Care Housing 128
14. 9. Supportive and Long-Term Care Housing 154
15. Healthcare Choices
16. 10. Healthcare Programs 171
17. 11. Self-Help Healthcare 210
18. Financial and Legal Choices
19. 12. Income Programs 255
20. 13. Money Management 283
21. 14. Legal Services 326
22. Choices at the End of Life
23. 15. End-of-Life Healthcare 333
24. 16. Assisted Death and Suicide 340
25. 17. Disposal of Remains 344
26. 18. Distribution of Property 360
27. Appendix. Multilingual Help and Information 371
28. Acknowledgments 387
29. Index 395
30. About the Author 401