The Alzheimer's Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with the Tough Legal and Practical Issues »

Vaughn E. James (Lubbock, TX) is Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law. As a professor and attorney, he has taught about the legal aspects of the disease and has had several clients who have been in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. He also has personal experience in caring for family members with the disease.

If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling. While many people are aware of the physical effects of this disease, very few know how to handle the practical issues that can make dealing with a loved one or patient with Alzheimer's that much more difficult. In The Alzheimer's Advisor, Vaughn E. James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder.

Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Note to the Reader xix Chapter 1 Those Memory Lapses! 1 Chapter 2 If It Is Alzheimer's: What the Future Holds 16 Chapter 3 Okay, It Is Alzheimer's: The Legal Implications 37 Chapter 4 Before It's Too Late: The Estate Plan 59 Chapter 5 Before It's Too Late: Advance Directives 85 Chapter 6 Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's: Guardianship 114 Chapter 7 When an Alzheimer's Patient Does Something Wrong: Legal Liability 137 Chapter 8 When an Alzheimer's Patient Moves: Legal Issues 161 Chapter 9 The Cost of Care: Where It Goes, Where It Comes From 179 Chapter 10 Caring for the Caregivers 223 Chapter 11 The Future: Is There Any Hope? 252 Chapter 12 When the Diagnosis Is Alzheimer's, You Need a Lawyer! The Search 273 Epilogue 289 For Further Reading 291 Index 293 About the Author 299