Maine Care Planning Council
These books are filled with detailed information to help you plan for the finals years of life. You will learn about various government, public, and private resources available to help fund long term care and find eldercare services for you or a loved one.
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Eldercare, Medicaid, & Veterans Benefits Books
These books are written and regularly updated by the National Care Planning Council.
"How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors" (2024)
$89.00 | 498 pages | Learn more
This book (revised in 2024) is a welcome resource for veterans and their families. There is no other book available that incorporates VA's newest claims procedures with detailed instructions on submitting applications for 25 different types of disability claims including Pension, Aid & Attendance, DIC, Burial Benefits, Compensation, and more!
"Protecting Family Assets from Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets" (2024)
$47.00 | 299 pages | Learn more
The full title of this how-to book from attorney Gabriel Heiser is "How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs -- Medicaid Secrets." This book is a financial and legal guide to the ins and outs of the only government program that will pay for the long term nursing home care of your family member: MEDICAID.
"How to Deal with 21 Critical Issues Facing Aging Seniors"
$33.00 | 310 pages | Learn more
Aging seniors and their families are often confounded by the complexity of issues they face (including declining income, increased debt, poor investment returns, declining health, medical crises, complex insurance programs, long term care challenges, etc...). This book takes a comprehensive approach to address these challenges and provide solutions.
"The 4 Steps of Long Term Care Planning"
$18.95 (162 pages) | Learn more
This is the first planning book of its kind! Filled with references, check sheets, and planning forms, the book guides you in 4 easy steps to creating a plan for you or a loved one's long term care. Used as a text book for University Gerontology courses, the book covers all aspects of long term care resources, both government and private services and gives guidance to finding the resources you need.
Book Discounts of 10% or more are available to Members of the NCPC
Book discounts are available to all professional members of the National Care Planning Council. Click here to learn about the benefits of membership.
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