Category archives: Care Planning
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1 week ago
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Using survey data from more than 8,000 adults aged 65 and older, researchers have identified eight social factors that may lead to early death in older adults.
As part of the study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, developed a to... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Recently we found ourselves in the difficult situation of needing to personally draw on the information we share and the Elder Law and Estate Planning services our office provides. When Grady and Andrew's mother, Virginia Williams was acutely ill and hospitalized the real-world application of these ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct.
Understanding the differences between assisted living and nursing homes is critical f... [read more]
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2 months ago
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As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income range.
What Is IRMAA?
If the S... [read more]
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3 months ago
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As we start seeing signs of spring in March, we are all reminded that just like the seasons change in nature, one thing that we can all count on in our lives is that changes are inevitable.
We've all experienced much change the last few years, and the need to be prepared for the unexpected has be... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct.
Understanding the differences between assisted living and nursing homes is critical for t... [read more]
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5 months ago
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As people age, accessing healthy meals can become more challenging. According to Feeding America, one in five older adults was food-insecure in 2020. Some older adults struggle with affording healthy foods, whereas others have difficulty going to the grocery store and preparing meals when recovering... [read more]
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6 months ago
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One of the top reasons many of our clients give us for creating, or updating, their Estate Plans is to have peace of mind for themselves, their families, and loved ones.
By addressing practical concerns, such as protecting their families in the case of an emergency or death, and being proactive a... [read more]
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7 months ago
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As we focus on gratitude this month by celebrating Thanksgiving with our families and loved ones, we want to take a moment to thank you for being clients and friends of our Law Office. We are thankful for you and the opportunity to provide Estate Planning and Elder Law services to you, and our commu... [read more]
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8 months ago
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Long-term care insurance helps you prepare for financial costs associated with aging, such as nursing home care, assisted living, or in-home care. Yet long-term care insurance policies vary widely in terms of the amount of coverage and how long the protection lasts.
The Average Costs of Care
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10 months ago
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Nursing home evictions, or involuntary discharges or transfers, disrupt the lives of residents, leading to homelessness, separation from familial support systems, and loss of care. As federal law covers all federally funded nursing home residents, nursing home evictions are legal only in particular ... [read more]
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10 months ago
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While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your situation.
With the median cost of a nursing home room being more than $250 a day, most families need ... [read more]
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