Category archives: Caregivers
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3 weeks ago
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If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death. But if, for example, you are injured, in shock, suffering from dementia, or are otherwise incapacitated, you may not be able to provide that information yourself.
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1 month ago
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When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
Depending on the jurisdiction, financial guardianship may also be called guardianship of the estate or conservatorship.
In cases where individuals need... [read more]
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2 months ago
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End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the most important decisions you may make regarding health care as you age could be whether you need a nursing home or hospice care.
To make the best choice for you and your family, it helps to know the difference between the nature of the care provide... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives. This type of care focuses on pain management and emotional, spiritual, and familial support for patients nearing the end of their lives.
There are several options for receivin... [read more]
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7 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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7 months ago
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Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home.
However, it is not a permanent program and is due to expire in September 2027. Advocates have pushed... [read more]
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9 months ago
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A new year brings with it the promise of new opportunities. There's something wonderful about the start of a new calendar year and the hope for the happy times it can offer us and our families and loved ones.New opportunities, resolutions, and personal goals are on the forefront of our minds as we s... [read more]
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10 months ago
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Every year, 16 million people in the United States care for family and friends with dementia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Caregivers of people with dementia provide care for longer durations than those who assist individuals with other conditions. They also have comparabl... [read more]
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10 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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11 months ago
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If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care. Under federal law, a facility cannot require a family member or friend to co-sign an admission agreement and take on personal liability. However, nursing homes around the country still try to do s... [read more]
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1 year ago
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In addition to the wonderful religous holidays of Easter and Passover that we are celebrating with our loved ones, this time of year also reminds us of the old saying about it is impossible to be sure of anything but death and taxes. This bit of dark humor is also quite true, and we can all benefit ... [read more]
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1 year ago
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A federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care. The ruling appears to bring to an end more than a decade of litigation on... [read more]
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