1: Making the transition: how and when to become a caregiver for your aging parent -- 2: Care plans: developing and implementing the steps to support your aging parent -- 3: Planning for incapacity: the steps to legal preparedness -- 4: Legal interventions: when there is no power of attorney -- 5: Money matters: identifying and accessing income and assets -- 6: Health-care help: becoming involved in health-care decisions -- 7: Paying for health care: understanding insurance, government benefits, and more -- 8: In-home assistance: service options -- 9: Supportive housing options: assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, and more --10: Transportation: when driving becomes dangerous -- 11: Protecting your parent: what you need to know about elder abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, and consumer fraud -- 12: Mental health issues: helping your parent deal with a changing lifestyle -- 13: Taking time for yourself: the physical and emotional impact of caring for your aging parent -- Appendix A: Where to go for more information -- Appendix B: Health-care advance directive.