Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors

April 19, 2023
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning, Uncategorized

Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors Washington Post: Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors (April 6, 2023) Residents of assisted-living facilities — promoted as a homier, more appealing alternative to nursing homes — face an…

Arbitration Has Come to Senior Living. You Don’t Have to Sign Up.

Arbitration Has Come to Senior Living. You Don’t Have to Sign Up. In the blizzard of paperwork needed to get into a nursing home or assisted living, some residents unwittingly surrender the right to a day in court. Charles Jinks…

How to Plan for Spouse’s Medicaid

February 1, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

When a spouse enters a nursing home, the cost of care can be financially devastating. Many families are simply unable to afford long-term care without applying for Medicaid.

States with Most Affordable Long-Term Care?

January 28, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

There are currently 73 million baby boomers in the U.S., and by the end of the coming decade, all of them will have turned 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Have Your Parents Planned Carefully for Retirement?

January 22, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

According to Pew Research, roughly 13 percent of self-employed workers in single-person firms reported participating in retirement plans at their current jobs, compared to almost three-quarters of traditional workers.

How Should I Go about Researching Assisted Living Facilities?

December 12, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Your aging mom is finding it harder to do the laundry or cook dinner. Dad is more forgetful, and he really shouldn’t be raking the leaves out in the front yard anymore. The time is coming when your parents are going to need help with daily living. That means you need to start looking for the right place for them to live.

What’s the Difference Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living?

December 7, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

The time may come when your elderly mother, father or other loved one cannot fully care for himself or herself. The adult children may not have the time or resources to ensure their relative’s health and safety. At that point, it may be time for him or her to move into a residential facility that can provide the care and services needed.

Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?

November 2, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.

What’s the Key to Saving Money in Retirement?

October 30, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning

Seniors with limited income need to find ways to lower their medical costs. Here are some options for keeping those healthcare bills in check.

New Survey Conducted on Keeping the Elderly Safe in the Pandemic

October 10, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning

Forty-one percent of participants in a new survey said they don’t trust assisted living communities and nursing homes to keep older adults safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.