Married couples facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis should consider planning with a competent Elder Law Attorney as early on as possible for a few reasons. One reason being, people often make the assumption that if you’re married, that automatically gives you the legal right to take care of everything for each other. That’s not the case, […]
Is Protecting Assets From Long-Term Care Costs Ethical and Moral?
The planning involved in protecting someone’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care often spark questions with regards to its ethical and moral standpoints. As to a moral standpoint, Alzheimer’s is a destructive disease that requires a specific kind of care, usually involving a long-term care facility. While there is financial help for people […]
Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Care: If You’re Single, You’re Ready To Plan
Alzheimer’s and nursing home care seem to inevitably go hand in hand. Whether you are facing this diagnosis for yourself or for a family member, there is some legal planning that needs to be done. And if you are single with Alzheimer’s, the time to plan is now. It’s essential to do the planning early […]
The Importance Of Moving Into A Memory Care Facility Before It Is Too Late
The natural instinct for us is to want to keep someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at home for as long as possible before moving them into a memory care facility. But, in a lot of cases, that may not particularly be doing them a favor. We are creatures of habit and when we […]
Alzheimer’s Planning: What Is A Geriatric Care Manager And Why Do You Need One?
A Geriatric Care Manager will most likely have a background in nursing, social work, gerontology, or even a combination of these and are experienced in dealing with problems facing elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s. Because they tend to have a lot of contacts in the community, a Geriatric Care Manager is also a valuable resource of […]
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