COUNCIL ON AGING - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Contents PAGE 9 PAGE 43 HEALTHCARE & CAREGIVING n New Law Involves Family in Discharge Planning . . . . . . . . . . .20 HOUSING ALTERNATIVES n Debunking Myths Of Older Adults & Falls . . . . . . . . . . .49 n Brain Health and Memory Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 n Home Safety Checklist . . . . . . . . . .50 n Hiring A Caregiver? Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 n Need Directions On Caregving? Important Questions To Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 FINANCE & LEGAL n Trying Out Assisted Living . . . . . . .48 n Prepare, Plan . . . Peace of Mind . . .21 n When Hiring a Home Care Agency, Know the Law . . . . .25 PAGE 65 n Could A Reverse Mortgage Be The Right Move For You? . . . . .68 n Social Security Spouse Benefits .71 n 10 Ways To Prepare For Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 n Home Modifications: An Investment In Safety . . . . . . . . .52 n What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring A Contractor . . . . . .53 n Nursing Home Evaluation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 n My Personal Directions For Living . . . . . . . . . . . .29 n Considering Surgery? . . . . . . . . . . .30 n Disposing Of Unused Medications From The Home . . .34 n How to Support a Friend Who Has a Chronic Illness . . . . . . .36 n California's End Of Life Option Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 n Mental Health: Identifying Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . .40 n When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 n The Role of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 n Report Elder Financial Abuse: Be A Part Of The Solution . . . . . . .76 n Long-Term Care For The Elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 n Adult Protective Services . . . . . . . .77 n Experts Predict Growing 'Elder Orphan' Population . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 n Identity Theft: Tips to Help Secure Your Identity . . . . . . .78 n Too Soon Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 n 5 Scams Targeting Seniors . . . . . .80 NEED ANOTHER COPY? The 2017 Answers Guide can be mailed to your home or business at no charge. Simply pay $5.95 for shipping and handling. Mail your request and payment (no cash, please) to: Council on Aging-Southern California ATTN: Answers Guide Department 2 Executive Circle, Suite 175 Irvine CA 92614 | (714) 479-0107 WITH RICH EXPERIENCES & PRICELESS MEMORIES. AGING IS A JOURNEY... 2 Answers Guide 2017 COUNCIL ON AGING - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS A 501 (C)3 NONPROFIT CORPORATION. TO DISTRIBUTE ANSWERS FREE OFResource COST, WE MUST SELL ADVERTISING SPACE.| WHILE WE APPRECIATE THE PAID LISTINGS IN ANSWERS, THEIR Aging and Disability Connection 800-510-2020 | www.adrcoc.org INCLUSION DOES NOT IMPLY A RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY COASC. ALWAYS BE A VIGILANT CONSUMER. VERIFY INFORMATION AND SEEK REFERENCES WHERE APPROPRIATE.