Financial planning and protection

Find out when and how to start making legal and financial plans for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Advance directive, will, and other terms are defined.

Explore ways to save money on prescription drugs, including generic options, insurance drug plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, and assistance programs.

If you're considering nursing homes or assisted living facilities, read about things to consider and questions to ask.

How can I find reliable health information on the Internet? Use this checklist to test whether the health advice you find online is trustworthy.

Get organized before a medical emergency! Use this list to get your legal and financial papers in order. Learn about advance directives, wills, and trusts and review the FAQs to help you get organized.