Many people do not understand what Veterans’ benefits fully include and who is eligible. The term ‘Veterans’ Benefits’ can be misleading, implying that only veterans of the armed forces are eligible. However, these benefits are not exclusive to those who have formerly served. Only a percentage of the people covered by these benefits are veterans. […]
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The preparation necessary to provide care for an aging parent is crucial regardless of the circumstances. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents’ care needs now or in the future, […]
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Perhaps you ought to think again if you believe you won’t be able to qualify for Medicaid’s long-term care benefits due to Medicaid’s strict income and asset restrictions. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver program to support the costs of […]
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As a part of your Estate & Life Care Planning, it is important to understand the documentation you need to grant your loved ones the ability to speak for you. An advance healthcare directive is one such document we stress to our clients’ of all ages is important to create now. Perhaps you go to […]
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Families coping with medical issues may require help meeting their needs and enjoying their best possible quality of life. Home health care services offer that extra help, with an array of clinical specialties. Two of those specialties—hospice care and palliative care—provide customized pain management services in the comfort of home, but in different ways and for different […]
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The need for extra, long-term care for Mom or Dad can sneak up on their children, who may not notice — or choose not to see — signs that their parents are no longer able to manage things on their own. Long-term care involves a combination of services designed to meet a person’s health or […]
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When it comes to estate planning, most people first think of creating a will and/or trust to ensure their assets are protected and passed on to their descendants after their death. One step that is often overlooked but equally important is assigning Power of Attorney (POA). While you may like to think that while alive […]
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)’s Administration on Aging (AOA), around 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care services at some point in their life. This means they will need assistance with at least two activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, dressing, or bathing. Some […]
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In her late eighties and widowed, Natalie was fortunately not experiencing any cognitive or memory issues and was living on her own without much issue. Her physical condition, however, had taken a turn recently and she needed assistance with her ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), such as bathing, cooking, cleaning, and dressing. A neighbor, who […]
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It is often inevitable as people age that there will be a reduction in mental capacities. The degree to which an elder individual’s mental functions begin to fade will determine whether or not they and their estate will need to be placed under guardianship. Realizing that your loved one has become incapable of caring for […]
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