Why It Is A Good Idea For Seniors To Have Pets
Seniors And Pets Are you wondering how you are going to care for your pet as you age in place? Are you wondering if you should adopt a pet as you age in place? This guide will help you decide…
How to apply for Medicaid
How to apply for Medicaid Below is a general guide to the Medicaid application process. Be sure to contact your local Medicaid office for state-specific rules. Note: Your Medicaid office may be called the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department…
No One Knows The Time Or Hour…Incapacity Planning
No One Knows The Time Or Hour...Incapacity Planning Matthew Erskine Contributor No One Knows The Time Or Hour...Incapacity Planning. “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven” Matthew 24:36…
Do I Need To Think About Long Term Care?
Do I Need To Think About Long Term Care? Many older adults and caregivers worry about the cost of medical care. These expenses can use up a significant part of monthly income, even for families who thought they…
What to know about end-of-life planning
What to know about end-of-life planning. What to know about end-of-life planning. End-of-life planning refers to the steps a person takes to get their affairs in order and determine how they want to spend their last days. Also known as…
What Elements Must be Met for a Hardship Waiver?
What Elements Must be Met for a Hardship Waiver? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning Federal law, specifically 42 U.S. Code § 1396p(c)(2)(D), dictates that a state must establish procedures that allow a Medicaid applicant to receive needed care via a…
Planning For Chronic Illness Is Not Just For The Elderly
Planning For Chronic Illness Is Not Just For The Elderly Planning For Chronic Illness Is Not Just For The Elderly. A common misconception is that estate and financial planning for chronic illness is an elder law or elder abuse issue.…
Getting Paid to Care for Mom or Dad. Are You Eligible?
Getting Paid to Care for Mom or Dad. Are You Eligible? Introduction Many adult children wonder if they can be compensated for the countless hours that they spend caregiving for their aging parents. This is especially true with those family…
Social Interaction Study Highlights Loneliness and Isolation as Heath Risks for Elders
Social Interaction Study Highlights Loneliness and Isolation as Heath Risks for Elders Bernard A. Krooks To reduce the stress of uncertainty, elder law addresses the financial, medical and legal concerns that accompany aging. It’s about ensuring that your preferences are…
Special Needs Trusts and How They Can Benefit Seniors
Special Needs Trusts and How They Can Benefit Seniors Posted October 13, 2016 in Disability Services Articles, Elder Law Articles by Michael B. Bridges; Dobson, Jones, Ball, Phillips & Bridges, P.A., Attorneys at Law A special needs trust is a trust created for an individual who has special…