It’s confusing and sometimes difficult to know which care is needed, home care or home health care. Do you know the differences? A good way to quickly assess which care will serve your relative, follow these simple suggestions. The first thing to remember about receiving help, you don’t need to be frail, unable to care…
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Tips on Maneuvering the Financial Stresses of Preparing for Retirement While Caring for an Elderly Parent
By Louis Mack Preparing for retirement is something that can be very difficult for many people. With so many financial burdens in our lives, it can be hard to find ways to save that extra money for retirement. Saving for retirement can become even more difficult and complicated if you are also caring for an…
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Treat Your Parents Well, or Get Sued?
by Joy Loverde I knew it was simply a matter of time before the tables were turned. Just as adults are required by law to be the guard dogs of dependent children, China is leading the pack with new laws requiring emotional support for aging parents, or risk getting sued. How sad is that! Not…
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EldercareABC Blog Carnival – November 16, 2011
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…
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Review the nursing home resident’s bill of rights.
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. (more…)
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Finding an Elder Law Attorney to be Your Medicaid Advisor
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…
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Why do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?
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…
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