Chapter 1. Introduction : the scope and diversity of elder law Chapter 2. Ethical considerations in dealing with older clients Chapter 3. Health care decision making Chapter 4. Medicare and Medigap Chapter 5. Medicaid Chapter 6. Long-term care insurance Chapter 7. Nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities Chapter 8. Housing alternatives and options Chapter 9. Guardianship Chapter 10. Alternatives to guardianship Chapter 11. Social Security benefits Chapter 12. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Chapter 13. Veterans' benefits Chapter 14. Pension plans Chapter 15. Age discrimination in employment Chapter 16. Elder abuse and neglect