Answers the most frequently asked questions or issues in the most significant life areas. Assists in finding help when faced with an urgent situation regarding an elderly family member, friend of neighbor. Covers: finances (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid), health (nursing care, day care, HMOs), community services (depression, transportation), food (diet, shopping assistance), legal issues (living wills, "right to die" statutes), death and dying (making a will), shelter (retirement communities, home repair). Directory of state agencies on aging.