(NAPSA)—Talking to your aging parents now about finan- cial, legal, housing and long-term care issues can avoid many potential problemslater on. Here are a few topics suggested by The Eldercare Locator, a free service of the U.S. Administration on Aging: 1. Finances: What Social Security, pension and other financial assets will be available. 2. Documents: Be certain each family member has a will and an As people age and live longer, financial, legal, housing and long-term care issuesaffect families, not just individuals. advance directive and knows where insurance policies and financial papers are located. 3. Long-term care insurance: What type of coverage is best for your parentsor for yourself. 4,Housing: What is available to help your parents maintain independence in the homefor as long as possible—such as home modification, home health assis- tance or chore service. To find out more about these issues, contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a free service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
