There is an increase in the number of adults who need extra daily care as baby boomers retire and age. Many of these adults want to remain in their homes as long as possible. The number of home health aides…
In addition to being fulfilling, complicated, and exhausting, being a caregiver is a selfless gift. While many find gratification in caring for others, they have to tend to their own lives and responsibilities. Because of this, caregivers typically experience some…
Planning for the future and considering financial matters can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, it is crucial to wisely manage your assets while aging and provide for the family members who will survive you. Your elder law attorney knows…
There is a difference between estate law and elder law. Estate law focuses on your asset distribution in a tax-advantaged manner after your death, while elder law seeks to preserve your money, assets, and income for your benefit and care…
People work hard all their lives to own a home — it’s the American Dream — and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So, when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we…
More Americans are finding themselves or their loved ones in need of nursing home care, due to our rapidly growing aging population. Often, nursing home care is absolutely necessary, but this doesn’t make it any less expensive and many find…
If a loved one might need Medicaid assistance soon, that person should not be giving gifts. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn out to be very, very…
A letter of intent (LOI), also referred to as a letter of instruction, communicates important information to your loved ones that may not be covered in the general estate planning documents. Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate…
Navigating Medicare can sometimes seem like going through a maze. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource because it provides medical benefits to seniors who are often on a fixed income. On the other hand, however, navigating…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a ranking of 133 VA nursing homes in an effort to further transparency within the organization. The 5-star ranking system helps veterans and their families to locate the best facility possible in their…