Alzheimer's Family Planning
Alzheimer's Family Planning: Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. In addition to making sure that your loved one’s daily needs are met, you must deal with the fact that your relationship with this person is no longer what it once was. Plus, you are trying to maintain some sort of life of your own. As a caregiver, you need to take into consideration how you are doing as well, and recognize the boundaries between what you can handle on your own and what things you need to get assistance for from others.
Taking on the responsibility of providing for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can often cause the caregiver to experience financial stress. It’s often inconsistent with holding any other job, and reducing household income can often produce financial strain. Despite that, many caregivers feel uncomfortable with the idea of charging a parent or other loved one for their work. Even those who entertain the idea may not have a handle on what’s fair.
Fortunately, these issues can often be addressed in a very positive way with proper legal planning. This is generally not the type of legal help for which the assistance of a “general practice” attorney would be appropriate. You need an elder law attorney – someone who focuses his or her professional practice in dealing with the specific types of legal issues that Alzheimer’s families face, such as Dent Coulson Elder Law.
Give us a call today, or contact us, to start your Alzheimer's Planning today.
Caregiver Stress, Beware.
In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent explains Caregiver Stress, and how important it is to have a plan in place ahead of time, as it can be emotionally overwhelming to figure things out when the time comes to make decisions for your loved ones. Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson […]
Understanding the Importance of Long Term Care Insurance
In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent shares a personal experience that amplifies the importance of Long Term Care Insurance. Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, Here with an elder law minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the elder care journey, which begins earlier […]
Taking Away the Keys: Other Good Reasons
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson gives alternative suggestions for approaching the “Taking Away the Keys” Conversation. Transcript: Greetings! I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law minute. We’re happy to present these because we think we can help inform you, as to the ways in which […]
Accepting the Need for Caregiving Help
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how you need to prepare to ask for help to keep your loved one around as long as possible. ?????? Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law Minute. We’re happy to present these because we think we […]
Are People with Alzheimer’s Still Okay to Sign Legal Documents?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how people with Alzheimer’s can still sign documents at certain times. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I’m Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I’d like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute. We do […]
