How to Talk to a Parent Suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia during the Pandemic

We are at a critical time during the COVID-19 pandemic. While everyone is on edge, and being inundated with news headlines and new statistics, one population we should keep top of mind is our older friends and families, especially those with cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

How Do I Protect Property If I Need Long-Term Care?

April 30, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Did you know that 70% of adults over the age of 65 are predicted to need some type of long-term care for an average length of three years? While thinking about your future, you’ve likely already planned financially, but have you considered your long-term care options?

How Can I Be a Good Caregiver?

April 28, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Not everyone can afford to hire an in-home nurse or professional caregiver. Today, there are around 45.3 million unpaid, non-professional caregivers in the United States taking care of a loved one.

Do I Really Need a Health Care Proxy?

April 23, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney

An Advance Directive/Living Will is that type of document. It provides authorization for the termination of life support. It is a document that only you can sign – you cannot delegate the power to make that decision.

Why are Some Grocery Stores Taking Steps to Protect Older and Vulnerable Customers?

As supermarkets frantically work to restock shelves and calm panicked shoppers, some stores are taking steps to protect older and vulnerable customers, who may be at the greatest risk from the novel coronavirus.

What Is the VA’s Plan for Long-Term Care for Baby Boomers?

March 31, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

In a hearing last week, lawmakers expressed eagerness to learn about the Department of Veterans Affairs' plan to provide in-home and institutional long-term health care to a coming ‘silver tsunami’ of aging Baby Boomers.

New Blood Test May Make Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Easier

March 25, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning

A simple blood test may soon be able to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) – and tell the two apart.

What Is So Important About Powers Of Attorney?

A power of attorney names a person who can act on your behalf. This person is called your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” Before you create a power of attorney, you should know your options and which ones your home state allows.

When Is It Time For My Dad To Give Up The Car Keys?

Older drivers these days are keeping their licenses longer and logging more miles on their cars than in the past, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Nevertheless, fatal crash rates do tend to increase considerably after age 70 and reach their peak among drivers 85 and older.

Are You Relying on Social Security Alone for Retirement?

About 40% of older Americans may be relying exclusively on Social Security for income, according to recent research.