Health Care Decisions

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Bookstore shelves are bursting with titles to help the elderly and their families cope with the legal decisions that confront them. ElderLawAnswers.com reviews three of the best reference works we've found so far.

A guide to the leading Web sites that help the dying and their loved ones navigate life's final stage.

The Bush administration has decided to comply with federal law and authorize Medicare coverage for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. More . . .

A Seattle woman asks a New York Times advice columnist whether it is ethical to divorce a husband who suffers from Alzheimer's so that she can retain her assets while he qualifies for Medicaid. More . . .

University of Toronto psychologists have determined that a verbal memory test is the best predictor of Alzheimer's disease in patients who are not yet exhibiting overt symptoms. More . . .

A roundup of new materials'”guidebooks, brochures, videos, and a Web site'”to help caregivers and the dying plan ahead and make the most of their remaining time.

As thousands of U.S. patients have discovered, dramatic savings can be achieved by purchasing medications from pharmacies in Canada, where the government controls drug prices. But is it legal for Americans to do this? More . . .

In a front-page article in the New York Times, the elderly discuss their fears that they will succumb to dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Read on . . .