About the Book ................................................................... Introduction ......................................................................... Section I - Early Considerations ......................................... 
                          Use a Checklist .................................................................. 
                         The Language Barrier ........................................................ 
                         Become Informed ............................................................. 
                         Choose Quality ................................................................ 
                         Grandparents - A Special Case ......................................... 
                            Grandparents as caregivers ............................................ 
                            Grandparents as patients ............................................... 
                      Section II - Out-Patient Care ................................................. 
                         The Setting ................................................................... 
                          Documents ....................................................................... 
                         Emergency Equipment .................................................... 
                         Other Equipment ............................................................. 
                         Comfort Items ................................................................ 
                         Pets ............................................................................... 
                         Insurance ........................................................................ 
                          Medicare - What Everyone Should Know .................................. 
                        Part A - The basic plan ......................................................... 
                            Part B - Paying for the extras: Just Do It ............................ 
                            Services not covered ........................................................ 
                            Part C - Important Options to Consider ..............................