Elder Care ABC

Welcome to the November 16, 2011 edition of EldercareABC Blog Carnival. 5 Things to Consider in Choosing a Hospice for your …Caring for an elderly member of the family can be difficult at times. Since this is the time that elderly becomes senile and oftentimes unstable, providing care to them on your own may not [...]

by Joy Loverde Under federal law, all nursing homes must have a written description of the rights of the residents. A copy of the Bill of Rights must be made available to any resident and family member who requests it.

By Nick Messe Many senior citizens face debilitating health conditions such as dementia, arthritis, stroke, or immobility. These beloved elders are often the victim of fraud, inappropriate government intervention, financial ruin, inadequate medical care, and nursing home abuse or neglect. They often fail to mention any of these personal problems to family members, as they [...]

Many Medicaid advisors are elder law attorneys. When your parent owns property and has investments then a Medicaid advisor can guide you and your parent through options to preserve your parent’s estate.  In a recent post, I discussed the importance of planning for your parent’s smooth transition to Medicaid. A Medicaid advisor will guide you [...]

Attorney. Unless you are one, chances are your skin creeps when you consider hiring one, or yet another, legal professional to represent your interests. After all, you have drafted a will. You may even already have long term planning in place for your loved one. So why, oh why, would you open yourself up to [...]