What is a Care Plan in Elder Care Planning? Elder care planning is crucial to senior care planning for long-term care. It’s often overlooked. Many people make significant effort planning for other life phases, like retirement, financial planning, home ownership, or a child’s college education. A care plan is a tool that professional caregivers and…
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls for reform of the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system, being harmed and exploited by the very process that is supposed to protect them.A guardian is someone appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of an incapacitated individual…
Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one. Instead of taking steps based…
“President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have committed to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). How do their replacement proposals compare to the ACA? How do they compare to each other? Plans available for comparison: The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (PDF) – Updated 7.13.17 The American Health Care Act, as passed…
As a caregiver, you may be exploring your options as to what kind of help will be best suited for you and your loved ones’ needs. Below is an article from agingcare.com to help in your research with Home Care: “The first step in hiring senior services provided in the home is identifying the difference between non-medical home…
Even if you’ve written an estate plan, are you sure you included everything you need to? There are certain things that people often forget to put in in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on your family. 1. Alternate Beneficiaries One of the most important things your estate plan should include…
Many families hire friends or family members to provide caregiving to loved ones in times of need. After months or years of paying a caregiver and then turning to a government benefit like Medicaid for Long-Term Care coverage, these families learn that the caregiver payments are counted as gifts and are penalized for them. When hiring a…
From the Legacy Estate Planning Newsletter I found some staggering numbers. It’s a concern to be informed that so many people of all ages and backgrounds have this one thing common: They don’t have a will. Here are 10 reasons to have a will: 1.You get to decide who’s in charge–By designating an executor of your estate, you…
Being a caregiver is extremely difficult at times. Receiving Care is difficult as well. The emotions related to our living and loving each other are intense, and they can lead us toward guilt. AgingCare.com has helpful insights into the emotional dynamics in caregiving. Ever thought some of these? I have no life of my own and I’m…
Hospitals can be dangerous places for the elderly, according to a recent article in Kaiser Health News. Even if they recover from the illness or injury that required them to be admitted, many elderly patients deteriorate mentally and/or physically during their stay. The article states that one-third of patients over 70 and more than half of patients over 85 leave the hospital more…