The Essential Eldercare Handbook for Nevada

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T h e E s s e n t i a l E l d e r c a r e H a n d b o o k f o r N e v a d a • The essential eldercare handbook for nevada \| Kim Boyer, JD and Mary Shapiro, MSG, CMC University of Nevada Press Reno and Las Vegas The information in this book does not offer and should not be construed as providing legal, accounting, or tax advice or professional services. University of Nevada Press, Reno, Nevada 89557 USA Copyright © 2014 by University of Nevada Press All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America Design by Kathleen Szawiola Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Boyer, Kim, 1965– The essential eldercare handbook for Nevada / Kim Boyer, JD and Mary Shapiro, MSG, CMC. pages cm Includes index. ISBN 978-0-87417-941-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-87417-942-2 (e-book) 1. Older people—Care—Nevada. 2. Caregivers—Nevada. 3. Long-term care facilities—Nevada 4. Estate planning—Nevada. I. Shapiro, Mary, 1949– II. Title. HV1468.N3B69 2014 362.609793—dc23 2013039749 The paper used in this book meets the requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (R2002). Binding materials were selected for strength and durability. First Printing 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 5 4 3 2 1 • M a r y To my beloved and beautiful sister, Cornelia, who taught me the meaning of loyalty, love, and laughter, and to her children, Maryalyce and Regina, who inspire me every day. K i m To Mom, I love you with my whole heart. A n d t o g e t h e r , we dedicate this book to caregivers who live and love with courage and compassion. ...